Launch and Networking Event: Middlesbrough Programme on Gendered Poverty

Venue: Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough**,** Fry Street, Middlesbrough TS1 1JH

On behalf of the Turn2us , Buttle UK and Smallwood Trust) and our community partners (Creative Minds Middlesbrough and Ubuntu Multicultural Centre Middlesbrough) we are delighted to invite you to the report launch and networking event of the Middlesbrough Programme on Gendered Poverty - a three-year programme to support women and children facing financial insecurity in Middlesbrough.

At this event you will learn about the impact of our grant making programme, how we have collaborated as funders and the work we have done to understand the systems that cause gendered poverty. You will hear from the women and community organisations who worked with us on these projects and have you will have a chance to network with local government representatives, policy influencers, programme partners, programme participants, key stakeholders and charity sector peers.

Your participation would be invaluable in contributing to the conversation on how we can influence sector practices and drive change to promote achieve security for women and children in Middlesbrough.

Agenda Highlights:

• Presentation of key findings and impact from our programme and experiences of the women who worked with us
• Panel discussion on advancing sector practices and advocating for systemic change with key decision makers and stakeholders
• Networking (complimentary refreshments)
• We look forward to welcoming you and working together to make a meaningful difference in our community.

For more information, please contact Programme Assistant Latifa Shomari at: 07944720136 or latifa.shomari@turn2us.org.uk