Meet the Funder: City Bridge Foundation
2024-05-09 12:00 - 13:30 (Europe/London)
Join us for a funding session with a member of City Bridge Foundation’s Small Grants team. The session is an opportunity to find out more about the grant programme.
The grant supports projects and organisations that focus on:

Environmental, greening and growing.
Working with older people.
Working with Deaf and Disabled people.
Working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Working with migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.

Small Grants are for charities with income under £200,000. The grants programme provides funding of up to £20,000 a year, for a maximum of five years.
Where: Microsoft Teams.
When: Thursday 9 May, from 12pm-1.30pm

Register here

City and Hackney Fundraising Day
2024-05-21 09:45 - 13:15
Join us for this event as we pilot a new way of delivering fundraising support and advice for the groups in the City of London and Hackney.
21 May. Book here

Reducing isolation through street parties - How to Apply workshops
2024-05-24 14:00 - 15:00
Reducing isolation through street parties – How to Apply workshops
Hackney Giving’s latest grants programme – Reducing isolation through street parties – is now open for applications. Hackney Giving is holding three ‘how to apply’ workshops. These workshops offer you the chance to hear a bit more about the funding as well as how to complete the application form.

24 May, 2pm – Register here
28 May, 11am – Register here
3 June, 2pm – Register here

Reducing isolation through street parties - How to Apply workshops
2024-05-28 11:00 - 12:00
Reducing isolation through street parties – How to Apply workshops
Hackney Giving’s latest grants programme – Reducing isolation through street parties – is now open for applications. Hackney Giving is holding three ‘how to apply’ workshops. These workshops offer you the chance to hear a bit more about the funding as well as how to complete the application form.

28 May, 11am – Register here
3 June, 2pm – Register here

Introduction to project management
2024-05-30 09:45 - 13:00
This session will equip you with the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to manage projects from inception to completion.
13 June. Book here
https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=1168&reset=1

Reducing isolation through street parties - How to Apply workshops
2024-06-03 14:00 - 15:00
Reducing isolation through street parties – How to Apply workshops
Hackney Giving’s latest grants programme – Reducing isolation through street parties – is now open for applications. Hackney Giving is holding three ‘how to apply’ workshops. These workshops offer you the chance to hear a bit more about the funding as well as how to complete the application form.

3 June, 2pm – Register here

Introduction to project management
2024-06-06 09:45 - 13:00
Introduction to project management
This session will equip you with the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to manage projects from inception to completion.
13 June. Register a place

City and Hackney fundraising day
2024-06-06 09:45 - 17:00
City and Hackney fundraising day
Join us to get access to free training in the morning and dedicated one-to-one support sessions in the afternoon.
18 June. Book here

AI for Good: Technology to Empower the VCS
2024-06-11 09:30 - 11:30
Hackney CVS, ELBA and Tower Hamlets CVS are hosting an AI workshop. This will be an exciting opportunity for charities and corporate volunteers to come together to discuss utilising AI technologies.
11 June. Book here

Introduction to strategic business planning
2024-06-27 12:45 - 16:00
Introduction to strategic business planning
This training session will provide the tools, techniques and insights necessary to create and execute robust business strategies.
27 June. Book here

Five to Thrive - a free session on improving wellbeing
2024-07-01 14:00 - 16:00
Five to Thrive is an evidence-based way to help improve people’s wellbeing. Sign up for this free event to help improve your own and your service users’ wellbeing.
1 July. Register here

Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
2024-07-17 09:45
This free half-day session aims to enhance participants’ abilities to demonstrate outcomes and impact by boosting their skills and knowledge.
17 July. Book here

Chairing effective meetings
2024-08-29 10:00 - 13:00
Would you like to chair meetings more effectively? Our free training on chairing effective meetings is an in-person half-day session that gives you the opportunity to improve your chairing skills.
4 September. Book here

Fostering good governance for your organisation
2024-10-16 09:45 - 13:00
Join us for a half-day session that delves into crucial aspects of governance. This free course will provide valuable insights into the roles and responsibilities of a governing body.
16 October. Book here

Hackney Giving: Start for Life - 'How to apply' workshop
2024-10-21 10:30 - 11:30
This online workshop will cover the Start for Life funding guidance and how to complete the application form.
The workshop takes place on Microsoft Teams.
21 October. Book here

Meet the Funder: North London Community Fund
2024-11-07 12:00 - 13:00
Join Hackney CVS and North London Community Fund (NLCF) at this ‘meet the funder’ event. NLCF provides grants to organisations running waste prevention projects.
7 November. Register here

Introduction to project management
2024-11-20 09:45 - 13:00
This session will cover the fundamentals of project management and will enable participants to understand the key elements of being an effective project manager.
20 November. Register here

Introduction to domestic abuse awareness training
2024-11-26 10:00 - 12:00
This free introduction to domestic abuse awareness is for staff in the voluntary and community sector (VCS). Participants will gain knowledge and an understanding of domestic abuse and be confident in recognising, responding, referring and recording.
26 November. Book here

Building bridges: Networking and partnerships
2024-12-12 10:00 - 13:00
This course is tailored for Black and Minority Ethnic organisations looking to strengthen their networks and forge impactful partnerships.
12 December. Book here

Online mental health awareness training
2025-01-09 10:00 - 13:00
This training will raise awareness of mental health and help you gain a better understanding of how to support those experiencing mental health issues. Lasting three hours, the session will be delivered using virtual classroom technology, which includes a mix of presentations, group discussions, activities and videos to stimulate your learning and ensure maximum engagement.
9 January. Register here

Fostering good governance for your organisation
2025-03-05 10:00 - 13:00
Fostering good governance for your organisation
This half-day session will delve into crucial aspects of governance, providing valuable insights into the roles and responsibilities of a governing body.
5 March. Register here

Chairing effective meetings
2025-03-12 09:45 - 13:00
This free in-person half-day session will improve your skills and abilities to chair meetings effectively.
12 March. Book here

Identifying funding opportunities
2025-04-29 11:00 - 13:00
This training course on identifying funding opportunities is available to organisations working in the City of London.
29 April. Book here

Evolve: AI Workshop
2025-04-30 10:00 - 12:00
ELBA and Hackney CVS will be hosting an innovative and engaging workshop on using AI to support with organisational development, fundraising, and data management. This will be an exciting opportunity for community organisations and business volunteers to come together to discuss and share how AI tools can be used across the third sector in East London.
The event is free and open to all community organisations based in Hackney, Tower Hamlets, and Haringey.
Event information
Where: Hackney CVS, The Adiaha Antigha Centre, 24-30 Dalston Ln, London E8 3AZ
To register your interest, please click here.

Managing your project and risk assessment training
2025-05-27 10:00 - 13:00
Learn how to manage your projects while identifying and mitigating potential risks.
This training is for organisations in the City of London.
Tuesday 27 May, 10am-1pm. Free. In-person. Book here

Monitoring and evaluation training
2025-06-24 10:00 - 12:30
This session will equip you with essential monitoring and evaluation techniques to assess effectiveness, improve outcomes and demonstrate success to stakeholders. The training is for organisations in the City of London.
24 June. Book here

Communication and leadership workshop
2025-07-01 10:00 - 17:00
Join our full-day training programme, designed to build confidence, enhance communication, and strengthen leadership in Hackney’s voluntary and community sector (VCS).
1 July. Book here

Developing a fundraising strategy
2025-07-03 13:45 - 17:00
Sign up for this session to find out how to develop a clear fundraising strategy to diversify your income streams and strengthen financial sustainability.
3 July. Sign up

Hackney Giving Cost of Living - How to apply
2025-09-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-16 14:00
The cost of living continues to cause problems for many people locally. Hackney Giving is inviting applications from not-for-profit groups working to support people in Hackney or the City of London with the cost of living this winter. Apply here
Support with your application
There are three ‘How to apply’ workshops:

4 September, 10am. Register here
16 September, 2pm. Register here
22 September, 2pm. Register here

There is also one-to-one support available from Hackney CVS. Book an appointment.
