Training and Events

Hackney Advice Forum meeting

Hackney Advice Forum meets on a quarterly basis. Come along to the next meeting to hear from: - Joanna Blackwood and Poppy Middlemiss from Hackney Council who will present on the Hackney Advice Grant; - Jackie Brett and Mohammed Mansour who will present on Hackney CVS's role on Hackney Advice Grant Service; - Stephen Hanshaw from DWP who will […]

Supporting asylum seekers and refugees in Hackney

Come along to find out how you can support asylum seekers and refugees in Hackney. The evening will begin with a screening of Child Migrants Welcome?, a short film that explores experiences of welcome and non-welcome of unaccompanied child migrants from across the UK, both from the point of view of the young people themselves […]

Come Correct Sexual Health Training

Introduction To Sexual Health and Condom Distribution Schemes This is a half day training course, running from 9:30-1:30. After completeing the training, participants will be able to distribute condoms as part of the Come Correct and The Free Condom Project Schemes. Read more

Hackney Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) 2019-2022 Strategy launch. Come and hear from Councillors and professionals working in the Violence Against Women and Girls sector as Hackney launches the updated three year Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy. Date: 14 June. Read more

Xenia workshop for women

Women from all walks of life are invited to come along and meet, connect and learn in our next Xenia meetup for women. English language learners and women who are confident in English will participate in activities together, discovering the area, talking and forming relationships. At each meetup we use a different theme to enable […]

Big Caribbean Tea Party

To celebrate Windrush Day Hackney Council is hosting the 'Big Caribbean Tea Party' for Caribbean elders and their families. Enjoy live entertainment, afternoon tea and the chance to learn more about the Windrush generation in Hackney. Read more

Health and Social Care Forum Meeting

Come to the Health and Social Care Forum Meeting to learn more about Integrated Care System, Primary Care Network and Children's Mental Health Strategy. Date: 24 June. Read more

CV Surgery and interview training

ELBA and Hackney Works invite you to a CV and Interview skills focused employment workshop for Hackney residents seeking career development. CV Surgery Corporate volunteers will support you in small groups or one to one with a review of your CV/s, providing constructive feedback, discuss the strengths of the documents and suggest areas of development. […]

Launch of Hackney Council’s ‘A Place for Everyone’ Grants Programme

The Council would like to welcome you to the combined launch of its forthcoming Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Grants Programme 2020/21 and the new VCS Strategy. This will be an opportunity to find out more about the grants and how your organisation can engage with the new strategy. There will be a morning session […]

Peace Market

Come to Peace Market, a showcase of young creative businesses, musicians, artists, and entrepreneurs, with the aim of bringing the community together to help young people who are homeless and need mental well being support. Read more

Eid Street Party

Come to Eid Street Party organised by Musallaa an-Noor Mosque to celebrate the Eid festival with your neighbours, faith leaders and the wider community. Read more

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