Training and Events

Learning Disabilities and Autism Special Interest Group meeting

Our Learning Disabilities and Autism Special Interest Group meeting provides a forum in Hackney and City for anyone with an interest in the provision of services for people with learning disabilities and autism. This meeting will be held in-person at St Mary's Secret Garden. Book here: https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1203

Woodberry Wetlands Neighbourhood Forum

Our quarterly forum brings together residents, health practitioners, voluntary and community sector organisations and councillors to discuss health priorities and needs of the local area. 17 May. Book here

Hackney Marshes Neighbourhood Forum meeting

Join us for the Hackney Marshes Neighbourhood Forum meeting. The theme of the next meeting is sharing information about mental health and wellbeing services in Hackney Marshes. 22 May. Book here  

Hackney CVS coffee and networking morning

Are you an organisation delivering services that support health or wellbeing in City and Hackney? Join us for a coffee and networking morning on the last Friday of every month. 26 May. Read more

Hackney Giving How to Apply workshop

Hackney Giving is holding a number of 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. Workshops take place on: 31 May, 11am – book a place 5 June, 11am – book a place

Hackney Giving How to apply workshop

Hackney Giving is holding a number of 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. Workshops take place on: 5 June, 11am – book a place

London Fields Neighbourhood Forum

The next London Fields Neighbourhood Forum brings together workers and residents to find out about local health needs and priorities. 6 June. Read more

Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum

The next quarterly forum for the Springfield Park Neighbourhood brings together residents, health practitioners, councillors and the voluntary and community sector to discuss the health priorities and needs of the local area. 12 June. Read more

Bid writing and financial planning

This half-day training will increase the skills and knowledge needed to write a funding proposal and set a budget. In the session, you will learn how to build an overall plan for a bid proposal. 15 June. Register here

Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum

The Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum will bring participants together to discuss and gain insights for improved health and wellbeing for local residents. 20 June. Read more

LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group meeting

LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group meeting Our LGBTQIA+ SIG meeting is for any organisations in City and Hackney that work with LGBTQIA+ issues. The next meeting will include an update on the Action Plan of the LGBTQIA+ Strategy. 28 June. Register here

Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum

Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum   Join the next Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum when they will discuss: Ageing Well in Well Street Common Neighbourhood. 4 July. Read more

AI conversations for the voluntary and community sector

AI conversations for the voluntary and community sector  ELBA and Hackney CVS are holding a panel discussion and networking event on artificial intelligence (AI) and the voluntary and community sector. 17 July. Register here

Hackney Downs Neighbourhood Forum meeting

Join this quarterly Neighbourhood Forum for a discussion on improving the health and wellbeing of residents in the Hackney Downs neighbourhood. 18 July. Book here

Hackney CVS community awards evening

Register Now Join us at our annual awards event at Dalston Curve Garden. The Adiaha Antigha Community Achievement Awards are held each year to celebrate outstanding achievements in our sector. Winners receive a glass award and a certificate. The Gary Francis Awards are held each year to celebrate young Hackney people who have achieved great […]

Sexual Health SIG Meeting

Our Sexual Health SIG group is for any members working in City and Hackney organisations around sexual health. The purpose of the SIG is to discuss local issues faced when supporting the community to maintain good sexual health and share insights with relevant parts of the health and social care system. Read more     […]

Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum

Our quarterly forum brings together residents, health practitioners, VCS organisations, and councillors to discuss health priorities and needs of the local area. Answering your questions about adult social care In response to the questions raised at our last meeting, come along to September's forum to find out about the range of ways in which adult […]

Learning Disabilities and Autism Special Interest Group meeting

Our Learning Disabilities and Autism Special Interest Group meeting provides a forum in Hackney and City for anyone with an interest in the provision of services for people with learning disabilities and autism. Register at https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=1274

London Fields Neighbourhood Forum

Halkevi Centre 31-33 Dalston Lane London, E8 3DF

Our quarterly forum brings together residents, health practitioners, VCS organisations, and councillors to discuss health priorities and needs of the local area. What Do You Think About Health & Care Services in London Fields? Register here:https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1262

Hackney Advice Forum 

The Hackney Advice Forum (HAF) is a network of local advice agencies and those involved in advice work. Together, forum members learn and develop effective ways of working together, helping the sector obtain the resources it needs. Register at https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=1263

Mental Health Special Interest Group meeting

The Mental Health SIG aims to reduce waiting lists and improve access to quality care, while addressing crisis and preventable suicides. Register at https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1273

Introduction to youth mentoring – Train the trainer

Introduction to youth mentoring - Train the trainer This one-day introduction to youth mentoring is perfect for volunteer managers, mentoring programme coordinators and those new to mentoring. 21 September. Register here

Hackney Giving’s How to Apply workshop

Hackney Giving's How to Apply workshop This workshop will cover the Hackney Giving and LBH Cost of Living Grant programme guidance and how to complete the application form. 26 September. Book a place

Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum

This quarterly forum is for organisations that work with refugees and migrants. It provides an opportunity for organisations to discuss and plan work together. 27 September. Register here

Hackney CVS Coffee and Networking Morning

Are you an organisation delivering services that support health, care or well-being in City and Hackney? Join HCVS for a coffee and networking morning. 9:30-11:30am on Friday 29th September 9:30-11:30am. Please register online at https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=1250

Bid Writing and Financial Planning

Bid Writing and Financial Planning This half-day training aims to increase the skills and knowledge needed to write a funding proposal and set a budget. During the session you will learn how to build an overall plan for a bid proposal, including: - How to analyse your organisation and demonstrate need. - How to financially […]

VCS Children and Families Forum

VCS Children and Families Forum Join us for the next Children and Families Forum, which takes place in-person at the Hackney CVS office. 3 October. Register here

LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group

LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group meeting Our LGBTQIA+ SIG meeting is for any organisations in City and Hackney that work with LGBTQIA+ issues. The next meeting will include an update on the Action Plan of the LGBTQIA+ Strategy. Register at https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=1276

City of London Coffee and Networking Morning

Portsoken Community Centre 20 Little Somerset Street, London, United Kingdom

Join Hackney CVS for an informal but informative coffee morning in the City on Tuesday 10th October 9:30-11:30am at Portsoken Community Centre. It’s an opportunity for local organisations and community groups to meet one another, share what programmes they’re delivering, and explore opportunities to collaborate in supporting our communities. We’ve seen some great outcomes, of statutory providers […]

Black History Season Open Afternoon at Hackney CVS

On 18 October we invite the VCS, statutory partners and funders to experience our exhibition and to learn about some of the work we are undertaking on EDI and Anti-Racism.The afternoon agenda includes: 1pm-2pm: Lunch, accompanied by African drumming. Vegetarian and vegan lunch options available. 2pm-3.30pm: Workshop on Anti-Racism facilitated by BLM London. Followed by […]

Anti-racist commissioning blue-sky thinking workshop

Core Clapton 161 Northwold Road, London

In this interactive workshop Hackney VCS and statutory partners will come together to be inspired and open their minds about what commissioning and health could look like in our communities if there was no racism. We will then deconstruct different commissioning approaches and rebuild a commissioning model that we believe is anti-racist to deliver in […]

Introduction to domestic abuse awareness training

This free introductory half-day session will help you to understand what the term 'domestic violence' means, the different types of abuse and what to do if you spot the signs of abuse. 31 October. Book here

Sexual Health SIG Meeting

Our Sexual Health SIG group is for any members working in City and Hackney organisations around sexual health. The purpose of the SIG is to discuss local issues faced when supporting the community to maintain good sexual health and share insights with relevant parts of the health and social care system. Register at https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=1275     […]

Hackney Marshes Neighbourhood Forum meeting

Register for the next Neighbourhood Forum for Hackney Marshes. The event at the Sanctuary Meeting Room will discuss the barriers to health services faced by Global Majority residents. 7 November. Book here

Anti-racist commissioning – workshop 1

Tomlinson Centre Queensbridge Rd, London

In this workshop we will start delivering the agreed commissioning model and will focus on a nominated health inequality. If you have any questions or for further information email Peter. 13 November. Register here

City of London Coffee and Networking Morning

Portsoken Community Centre 20 Little Somerset Street, London, United Kingdom

Join Hackney CVS for an informal but informative coffee morning in the City on Tuesday 14th November 9:30-11:30am at Portsoken Community Centre. It’s an opportunity for local organisations and community groups to meet one another, share what programmes they’re delivering, and explore opportunities to collaborate in supporting our communities. We’ve seen some great outcomes, of statutory […]

Mental Health SIG meeting

Our Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) provides a forum for Hackney and City of London for anyone who has an interest in the provision of mental health services. If you wish to present, or would like to raise a topic for discussion, please email zebina@hcvs.org.uk. Meeting-Wednesday 15 November 2023 at 11.00-12.30am via MS Teams […]

LGBTQIA+ SIG Meeting

You are invited to attend our LGBTQIA+ SIG Meeting on Thursday 7th December 2023 from 3pm-4.30pm. Please register your interest by 4 December so we can make the necessary arrangements for refreshments. Book here https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1297

London Fields Neighbourhood Forum

Our quarterly forum brings together residents, health practitioners, councillors and the voluntary and community sector to discuss the health priorities and needs of the local area. The theme for the next meeting is mental wellbeing. 28 November. Read more

Hackney CVS coffee and networking morning

Are you an organisation delivering services that support health, care or wellbeing in City and Hackney? Join us for a coffee and networking morning 9:30-11:30am on Wednesday 29th November! For the first half an hour, you'll get chance to network over refreshments, pastries and fruit. We'll then be joined by Judy Harris Strategic Delivery Officer […]

Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum

Our quarterly forum brings together health practitioners, VCS organisations, residents and councillors to discuss the health priorities and needs of the local area. 30 November. Read more

Woodberry Wetlands Neighbourhood Forum

Woodberry Wetlands Neighbourhood Forum The theme of the next Woodberry Wetlands Forum is a wellbeing day for asylum seekers.The forum is at the Redmond Community Centre, Kaylani Avenue, N4 2HF. Book here

Anti-racist commissioning workshop 2

In this workshop, we will continue delivering the commissioning model that we have agreed, focusing on a nominated health inequality. The session could include hearing from community groups delivering in this area of work and what they think would support residents best and doing a vote. However, it depends on what is decided by the […]

Learning Disabilities and Autism Special Interest Group meeting

Our Learning Disabilities and Autism Special Interest Group meeting provides a forum in Hackney and City for anyone with an interest in the provision of services for people with learning disabilities and autism. Register at https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=1284

City of London Coffee and Networking Morning

Portsoken Community Centre 20 Little Somerset Street, London, United Kingdom

Join Hackney CVS for an informal but informative coffee morning in the City on Tuesday 12th December 9:30-11:30am at Portsoken Community Centre. It’s an opportunity for local organisations and community groups to meet one another, share what programmes they’re delivering, and explore opportunities to collaborate in supporting our communities. We’ve seen some great outcomes, of statutory […]

Hackney Advice Forum

Hackney Advice Forum The Hackney Advice Forum (HAF) provides independent advice agencies a space to improve the quality, level and co-ordination of their services. 12 December. Read more

Introduction to domestic abuse awareness

This half-day online session will help participants understand what 'domestic violence' means, the different types of abuse, and what to do if you spot the signs of abuse. 14 December. Register here

Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum Meeting

Join the next Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum to find out more about the work taking place in the Neighbourhood. The forum takes place at Gascoyne 1 Community Centre. 9 January. Book here

Meet the funder

Hackney CVS is hosting a Meet the Funder session with the Clothworkers' Foundation. The event is aimed at voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations, particularly those that are interested in raising funds for capital projects. 18 January. Register here

Mental Health SIG meeting

Our Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) provides a forum for anyone in Hackney and the City of London who has an interest in the provision of mental health services. 23 January. Register here

VCS Enabler 2.0 Communications workshop

Have you attended a Hackney CVS specialist interest group, forum or assembly? Want to help us to support charities to address health inequalities? Join us for this in-person communications workshop. Hackney CVS's VCS Enabler Programme aims to bring together VCS and statutory organisations to address health inequalities. We do this through specialist interest groups and […]

Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum 

Join us at Hackney CVS for our quarterly forum, where organisations that work with Refugees and Migrants come together to discuss, planning, challenges and ongoing agendas. 31 January. Book here

Shoreditch Park and City Neighbourhood Forum

Our quarterly forum brings together residents, health practitioners, VCS organisations and councillors to discuss the health priorities and needs of the local area. 6 February. Register here

Hackney Marshes Neighbourhood Forum

Join the next Hackney Marshes Neighbourhood Forum at Hackney School of Food. The Forum theme is: Looking back and moving forward - what have we achieved and what are our future priorities? 7 February. Register here

City of London Coffee and Networking Morning

Portsoken Community Centre 20 Little Somerset Street, London, United Kingdom

Join Hackney CVS for an informal but informative coffee morning in the City on Tuesday 13th February 9:30-11:30am at Portsoken Community Centre. It’s an opportunity for local organisations and community groups to meet one another, share what programmes they’re delivering, and explore opportunities to collaborate in supporting our communities. We’ve seen some great outcomes, of […]

Woodberry Wetlands Neighbourhood Forum

Woodberry Wetlands Neighbourhood Forum  Join this quarterly forum, which brings together residents, health practitioners, voluntary and community sector organisations and councillors to discuss the health priorities and needs of the local area. 20 February. Register here

Sexual Health Special Interest Group meeting

Hackney CVS is hosting the final Sexual Health SIG meeting. This SIG meeting is for any members in City and Hackney organisations working in sexual health. 6 March. Book a place

Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum

Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum Join the Springfield Park Forum. The forum theme is: Looking back and moving forward - what have we achieved and what are our future priorities? This takes place at the Boiler House Community Space. 27 February. Book here

Coffee and networking morning

Are you an organisation delivering services that support health, care or wellbeing? Join us for a coffee and networking morning. Following feedback from our members, we are now holding quarterly coffee mornings in both Hackney and in the City of London. Hackney CVS office - 28 February. Book here

International Women’s Day at Hackney CVS

Join us at Hackney CVS where we will be celebrating women's achievements and reinforcing a commitment to women's equality. Join us at 12.30pm for the welcome lunch, followed by an afternoon of activities including live music and lively discussions! 8 March. Book here

Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum

Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum This forum theme is: Looking back and moving forward - what have we achieved and what are our future priorities? The forum takes place at The Old Fire Station Community Centre. 12 March. Register here

Hackney Downs Neighbourhood Forum

Join the Hackney Downs Neighbourhood Forum to discuss the health and wellbeing needs of the local area. 18 March. Read more

VCS Children and Families Forum

Register Now VCS Children and Families Forum (Online Meeting via MS Teams) This quarterly forum meeting brings colleagues from the VCS children and families sector to meet and give updates on their service offer and discuss any concerns around children and young people’s health, education and housing needs, safeguarding concerns and find out about upcoming […]

Mental Health SIG meeting

The Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) provides a forum in Hackney and City for anyone with an interest in mental health services.  The meeting will be held on Microsoft Teams. 20 March. Book here

Free Adults Safeguarding Awareness Training – online

Hackney CVS is offering a FREE online Adults Safeguarding Awareness training. This online training will allow delegates to explore and share best practice, in supporting and protecting adults at risk from abuse and harm. 26 March. Book here

Chairing effective meetings – free

Chairing meetings well is an important skill. The Chair makes sure the right issues are on the agenda, that the meeting runs to time and everyone attending feels heard. This free in-person half-day session will enable you to improve your chairing skills. 27 March Book here  

LGBTQIA+ SIG meeting

LGBTQIA+ SIG meeting The LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group (SIG) provides a forum for anyone in City and Hackney with an interest in local LGBTQIA+ services. 27 March. Read more

EPIC Health: VCS Enabler going forwards

EPIC Health: VCS Enabler going forwards Join us to find out what the next phase of the EPIC Health Programme, formerly VCS Enabler, will look like. You will also hear updates and discuss the North East London VCS Collaborative and Integrated Care Board. 9 April. Book here

City and Hackney Fundraising Day

City and Hackney Fundraising Day Join us for this event as we pilot a new way of delivering fundraising support and advice for organisations in City and Hackney. 16 April. Book here

Mental Health Strategic Group

The Mental Health Strategic Group provides a forum for anyone with an interest in the provision of mental health services in City and Hackney The next meeting will be held on Microsoft Teams. 8 May. Register here  

Meet the Funder: City Bridge Foundation

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 […]

City of London Coffee and Networking Morning

Portsoken Community Centre 20 Little Somerset Street, London, United Kingdom

Join Hackney CVS for an informal but informative coffee morning in the City on Tuesday 14th May 9:30-11:30am at Portsoken Community Centre. It’s an opportunity for local organisations and community groups to meet one another, share what programmes they’re delivering, and explore opportunities to collaborate in supporting our communities. We’ve seen some great outcomes, of […]

Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum

Join this forum to find out how organisations working with refugees and migrants can receive organisational support, including fundraising and partnership building. 16 May. Read more

City and Hackney Fundraising Day 

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

Hackney CVS coffee and networking morning

Hackney CVS The Adiaha Antigha Centre, London, United Kingdom

Join Hackney CVS for an informal but informative coffee morning on Wednesday 29th May 9:30-11:30am at Hackney CVS. It’s an opportunity for local organisations and community groups to meet one another, share what programmes they’re delivering, and explore opportunities to collaborate in supporting our communities. We’ve seen some great outcomes, of statutory providers and the […]

Reducing isolation through street parties – How to Apply workshops

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 […]

Reducing isolation through street parties – How to Apply workshops

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 […]

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. Book here  https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=1168&reset=1

Reducing isolation through street parties – How to Apply workshops

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 […]

Introduction to project management

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

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

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

City and Hackney Togetherness Conference

City and Hackney Togetherness Conference Sign up for the City and Hackney Togetherness Conference. The conference has two parts: Part 1 - Connection, community resilience and cross-sector collaboration. Part 2 - Defining the conditions needed for collaborative working and mapping the complementary strengths of the two sectors. 23 July. Register here

Health and Social Care Forum

Health and Social Care Forum This forum will focus on the theme of violence against women and girls (VAWG) and how the voluntary and community sector (VCS) and statutory partners can come together to address this issue. 19 June. Book here

Introduction to strategic business planning

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

Community Awards 2024

Join us at this celebratory event as we present the Community Achievement Awards for local non-profit groups and the Youth Achiever Awards. 16 July. Register here

Monitoring and Evaluation Framework

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

Mental Health Strategic Group 

Our Mental Health Strategic Group provides a forum for anyone in City and Hackney with an interest in the provision of mental health services. The topic for the next meeting is employment. 17 July. Book here

Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum

This forum brings together refugee and migrant community groups for collaborative and partnership working. 22 July. Register here

City of London Coffee and Networking Morning

Portsoken Community Centre 20 Little Somerset Street, London, United Kingdom

Join Hackney CVS for an informal but informative coffee morning in the City on Tuesday 13th August 9:30-11:30am at Portsoken Community Centre. It’s an opportunity for local organisations and community groups to meet one another, share what programmes they’re delivering, and explore opportunities to collaborate in supporting our communities. We’ve seen some great outcomes, of […]

Chairing effective meetings

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

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