Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency

With over 100 hopeful photos from across Teesside's voluntary sector, we have a beautiful 'Wall of Hope' mosaic to share with you 🤩

In celebration of A Million Acts of Hope week (13-20 May)
https://mosaically.com/embed/3f018d69-a3aa-4c6c-a72c-0712869018ff #

Made by Chris from the Volunteering Academy, this photo mosaic celebrates the quiet acts of hope in our voluntary sector happening every single day.

Thank you so much to everyone who sent hopeful photos in.

Colorful Lettering Artwork Colorful Lettering Artwork is a photo mosaic by layfield77 using 66 photos. Created on 5/12/2026

We didn't let the rain stop us! ☔
This afternoon, we chatted and shared stories of hope and positivity - for week.

Thank you to our lovely voluntary and community members who joined us! It was lovely to step out the office, and enjoy this time together.

Photos from our Walk & Talk today, in Albert Park,

*Reminder - join us today for our 12 noon Walk & Chat at Albert Park. We'll be there rain or shine - bring a brolly! ☂️*

It's a great opportunity to step out the office, get some fresh air, and get to know other people doing hopeful work and volunteering locally.

Join us at 12 noon today for a relaxed walk and chat around Albert Park as part of Million Acts of Hope Week.

📍 Where: Albert Park main entrance (near the Cenotaph)
🕛 When: 12 noon, Wednesday 13 May 2026

*Local Walk & Chat - Million Acts of Hope Week*

Join us next week for a relaxed walk and chat around Albert Park as part of Million Acts of Hope Week.

📍 Where: Albert Park main entrance (near the Cenotaph)
🕛 When: 12 noon, Wednesday 13 May 2026

This walk is all about connecting with people across South Tees. Like having conversations with those you may not usually meet, sharing experiences, and celebrating life and work across our local area.

An accessible route will be followed, see map above for our route.

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* Photo Call – Acts of Hope*
We’re also creating a photo collage spelling HOPE to share across our social media. If you have photos that show Acts of Hope in your community, we’d love to include them 📸
Please send your photos by 12 noon, May 8.

Email photos to: [email protected]

We believe these activities will showcase just how fabulous and hopeful our communities are, and highlight the everyday acts that truly make a difference.

*Local Walk & Chat - Million Acts of Hope Week*

Join us next week for a relaxed walk and chat around Albert Park as part of Million Acts of Hope Week.

📍 Where: Albert Park main entrance (near the Cenotaph)
🕛 When: 12 noon, Wednesday 13 May 2026

This walk is all about connecting with people across South Tees. Like having conversations with those you may not usually meet, sharing experiences, and celebrating life and work across our local area.

An accessible route will be followed, see map above for our route.

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* Photo Call – Acts of Hope*
We’re also creating a photo collage spelling HOPE to share across our social media. If you have photos that show Acts of Hope in your community, we’d love to include them 📸
Please send your photos by 12 noon, May 8.

Email photos to: [email protected]

We believe these activities will showcase just how fabulous and hopeful our communities are, and highlight the everyday acts that truly make a difference.

⭐A Million Acts of Hope Week | 13 - 20 May

You're invited! This May, join us in spreading hope across the Tees Valley. It can be as little as adding the hashtag to a post, or as much as a ‘wall of hope’ photo wall in your local community space.

Community groups, voluntary organisations, charities and faith groups across the UK are coming together to celebrate everyday acts of kindness, care and connection.

📍 Register your activity to be featured on the national map:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeY31jHNMP7-uYurHGl7hN7IdozVgv4r4iZ4LxNNdA8FnduFA/viewform

💡Find ideas and support to join in:
https://millionactsofhope.org/community-hub
Spread hope with us.