Neighbourhoods Conversation: Springfield Park Register Now Neighbourhood Conversations are part of wider change underway to improve the health of local people through strengthened systems of local collaboration between NHS, Council and the voluntary and community sector. Meetings are open to everyone living, working or providing services in the Neighbourhood.  So whether you’re a resident, […]
SIG meeting. Agenda currently being drafted - if anyone wishes to present please email shamima@hcvs.org.uk Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88016553824 Meeting ID: 880 1655 3824 Passcode: 283749 26 October 2021 at 11am-12:30pm Register Now https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/register?id=971&reset=1
Are you looking for a free website platform and hosting? If you are a charity or community group - this course is for you! The E-voice web building platform offers websites to voluntary and community groups, schools, councillors, public sector and schools and colleges. It's simple to edit and add content such as videos and […]
Join your local Neighbourhood Conversation to make connections and find out what’s going on locally, to share your insights, expertise and to learn from others. Neighbourhood Conversations are coming up in the following City and Hackney Neighbourhoods: Woodberry Wetlands: 10 November, 11am – 12.30pm Email Zebina for details or sign up here to get regular updates on the […]
Join your local Neighbourhood Conversation to make connections and find out what’s going on locally, to share your insights, expertise and to learn from others. Neighbourhood Conversations are coming up in the following City and Hackney Neighbourhoods: Clissold Park: 15 November, 10.30am – 12.00pm Email Zebina for details or sign up here to get regular updates on the […]
Register Now Agenda in process Zoom Login Details: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85927809736 Meeting ID: 859 2780 9736 Passcode: 710009
Join your local Neighbourhood Conversation to make connections and find out what’s going on locally, to share your insights, expertise and to learn from others. Neighbourhood Conversations are coming up in the following City and Hackney Neighbourhoods: Hackney Downs: 23 November, 1.30 – 3pm Email Zebina for details or sign up here to get regular updates on the […]
Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting Monday 29th November, 11am-12.30pm Register Now Agenda- being revised. If you wish to present please email shamima@hcvs.org.uk Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81872992754 Meeting ID: 818 7299 2754 Passcode: 5976 When November 29th, 2021 11:00 AM through 12:30 PM
Creating a Fundraising Strategy Register Now Having a clear fundraising strategy is essential to keep your organisation or department on track with its fundraising goals and to get the best returns from your time, effort and budget. This short session will equip you with the knowledge, skills and techniques to develop a great fundraising strategy, asking […]
Join your local Neighbourhood Conversation to make connections and find out what’s going on locally, to share your insights, expertise and to learn from others. Neighbourhood Conversations are coming up in the following City and Hackney Neighbourhoods: Hackney Marshes: 30 November, 1.30 – 3pm Email Zebina for details or sign up here to get regular updates on the […]
Learning Disabilities Special Interest Group Meeting- Tuesday 7th December 2021, 11am-12.30pm Register Now Agenda currently being drafted Zoom Login Details-Â No passcode required: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83979113633
We are running a drop-in session to have a general chat with community and charity leaders to learn more about the ever-evolving needs of voluntary organisations operating in Hackney and East London. The session is not restricted to directors and leaders of their charities, their staff and volunteers are also welcomed to take part. […]
Hackney Advice Forum Network Meeting Our Hackney Advice Forum Network Meeting is for anyone providing advice services in Hackney and the City. The idea of this meeting is for members to come together to share good practice. Wednesday 15th December 2021, 10am-11.30am. Join on your computer or mobile appClick here to join the meeting Please […]
This introductory course to fundraising will help those who are new to fundraising and have little experience or confidence in writing fundraising applications. This training session will provide you with the basics in writing fundraising applications. Register here
Leadership and Motivation Skills Register Now Starting, building, or leading any organisation can be lonely and stressful. This workshop uses methods and tools that will show you how to motivate yourself and your teams. The workshop will also show how to grow your resilience and understand what you need to do to be seen as […]
Sign up for our VCS Assembly on 26 January, from 10am https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=988
MHFA Mental Health Aware- Training This introductory training course will teach people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis. You will learn how to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis. Half Day - Mental Health Aware - Book here This course […]
Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting Mental Health SIG meeting Monday 7 February 2022 11am-12.30pm Click here to book https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=986&reset=1
Learning Disabilities Special Interest Group Meeting- Learning Disabilities SIG meeting Tuesday 8 February 2022 11am-12.30pm Click here to book https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=989&reset=1
LGBTQI+ SIG meeting Wednesday 9 February 2022 3pm-4.30pm Click here to book https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=991&reset=1
Sexual Health SIG meeting Tuesday 15 February 2022 11am-12.30pm Click here to book https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=937&reset=1
How to effectively measure impact - a basic introduction This session, the first of three parts, introduces some of the concepts used in evaluation, as well as basic techniques used to collect data. It’s an interactive module, and you’ll be given the opportunity to think through the issues and how they apply to your work […]
Hackney Advice Forum Network Meeting Our Hackney Advice Forum Network Meeting is for anyone providing advice services in Hackney and the City. The idea of this meeting is for members to come together to share good practice. 23 February. Book here
Hackney funding information sessions Hackney CVS is working in partnership with Hackney council to deliver a number of information sessions on 'How to Apply' to the council's VCS grants programme. How to Apply session: Hackney council VCS Grants - Community Chest 23 February. Book here. 24 March. Book here
Meet the Funder: Hackney Community Fund . Hackney CVS is holding a Meet the Funder event with Hackney council to discuss the Hackney Community Fund.This is a new initiative using levies on new developments in the borough to make grants of up to ÂŁ100,000 available to local groups, charities and organisations.The funding is for projects that […]
This second session of the three-part training course is about putting basic evaluation principles into practice. We’ll explore how different ways of collecting data produce different types of data, and how these tell us different things about our work. Knowing what you want data for is key, and we’ll examine how to design evaluations so […]
How to apply session: Hackney council's Project Grants Hackney CVS is working in partnership with Hackney council to deliver a 'How to Apply' session on Hackney council's Project Grants fund 10 March. Read more
Hackney CVS coffee morning for health and wellbeing servicesAre you a voluntary or community organisation delivering services that help health, care or wellbeing in City and Hackney? Join us at Hackney CVS for a drop-in coffee and networking morning from 9.30am to 11.30am: 16 March - Register here
Register Now Hackney CVS is working in partnership with Hackney Council to deliver an information session on 'How to Apply' to the Hackney Community Infrastructure Grants This session will: Provide an overview of the Hackney Grants programme Give details on the application process Fundraising support available by Hackney CVS and East London Business Alliance for […]
This final session of the three part course will walk you through some of the issues faced in using data to support your charity. This can be data to support funding bids, data to evidence your expertise in a particular area for commissioning, or data to show your supporters how important your service us to […]
Join us at the Welcome to City and Hackney Neighbourhoods online event on Wednesday 23 March from 11am to 1.30pm. https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1014
Register Now Hackney CVS is working in partnership with Hackney Council to deliver an information session on 'How to Apply' to the Hackney VCS Grants - Community Chest Fund. This session will: Provide an overview of the Hackney VCS Community Chest Fund programme Give details on the application process
Hackney CVS coffee morning for health and wellbeing servicesAre you a voluntary or community organisation delivering services that help health, care or wellbeing in City and Hackney? Join us at Hackney CVS for a drop-in coffee and networking morning from 9.30am to 11.30am: 25 March - Register here
How to Apply session: Hackney Council - Project GrantsHackney CVS is working in partnership with Hackney Council to deliver an information session on how to apply to the council's Project Grants fund.7 April. Register here
LGBTQ+ Special Interest Group (SIG) meetingThe LGBTQ+ Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting provides a forum for anyone in City and Hackney who has an interest in LGBTQ+ service provision.13 April. Register here
The VCS Children and Families Forum Meeting takes place on 20 April 2022 from 2 to 4pm. The forum is scheduled to take place in-person at Hackney CVS’s conference room – although it may be transferred to an online meeting, depending on the number of participants who register. Jim Gamble, the Independent Child Safeguarding Commissioner, […]
Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) meetingThe Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) is a forum for anyone with an interest in the provision of mental health services in Hackney and City. 25 April. Read more.
This introductory course to fundraising will help those who are new to fundraising and have little experience or confidence in writing fundraising applications. This training session will provide you with the basics in writing fundraising applications. This course aims to give participants the skills necessary to tackle small fund applications in line with their aims […]
New to writing funding applications? Recently under costed your work? Have you made sure to include all the different costs to your project and non-direct costs to your organisation? Have you made sure to include all the different costs to your project and non-direct costs to your organisation? This beginners’ budgeting session will help you […]
Having a clear fundraising strategy is essential to keep your organisation or department on track with its fundraising goals and to get the best returns from your time, effort and budget. This short session will equip you with the knowledge, skills and techniques to develop a great fundraising strategy. May 10th, 2022 11:00 AM through […]
In this first session of three, you will be introduced to some of the concepts used in evaluation, as well as basic techniques used to collect data. This is an interactive module, and you’ll be given the opportunity to think through the issues and how they apply to your work in practice. May 12th, 2022 […]
Learning Disabilities SIG Meeting- Tuesday 10th May 2022, 11am-12.30pm The Learning Disabilities SIG provides a forum in Hackney and City for anyone who has an interest in the provision of services for people with Learning Difficulties. The group is a sub-group of the City and Hackney Health and Social Care Forum. https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1009
Robust business planning is vital for voluntary organisations in the current climate, to ensure that trustees and staff have a clear and shared picture of future plans and possible scenarios. With the major changes taking place in the voluntary sector, developing a plan is critical to being ready for the future – and to ensuring […]
How to Effectively Measure Impact - Doing evaluation in the real world This second session of the three-part training course is about putting basic evaluation principles into practice. We’ll explore how different ways of collecting data produce different types of data, and how these tell us different things about our work. Knowing what you want […]
Mental Health Special Interest Group meeting The Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) provides a forum in Hackney and City for anyone with an interest in the provision of mental health services. 6 June. Read more https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1050
How to effectively measure impact - Using data to support your charity Thursday 9 June, 10.30am. Book here
Emergency First Aid at Work This Emergency First Aid at Work course is designed for anyone who needs to become an accredited emergency first aider in the workplace in accordance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. 12 July. Read more
Better Mental Health programme – How to apply workshop Hackney Giving is open for applications (see below for details). These workshops offer you the chance to hear a bit more about the funding as well as how to complete the application form. 29 June, 2pm – Book here
Safeguarding adults awareness training July 4th, 2022 9:30 AM through 1:00 PM This training will enable participants to explore why some adults become at risk of abuse and what human rights they have. Read more https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1036
Mental Health Special Interest Group Our next Mental Health SIG will look at issues affecting the mental health sector, including the Mental Health Act reforms and updates from local organisations. 4 July. Read more
How to Effectively Measure Impact- Doing evaluation in the real world Register Now This second session of the three part training course is about putting basic evaluation principles into practice. We’ll explore how different ways of collecting data produce different types of data, and how these tell us different things about our work. Knowing what […]
Supported Employment Network re-launch event Join us for the Supported Employment Network re-launch event. At the event we will have some keynote speakers on the day to share insights about City and Hackney supported employment. 7 July. Book here
Hackney Giving is open for applications (see below for details). These workshops offer you the chance to hear a bit more about the funding as well as how to complete the application form. 11 July. Book now 3:00 PM through 4:00 PM
VCS Assembly: Anti-racist commissioning in City and Hackney: developing community principles Are you interested in developing anti-racist commissioning principles for City and Hackney? Book here The City and Hackney Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Assembly invites you to bring your community expertise and participate in an in-person conversation:Â Anti-racist commissioning in City and Hackney: developing community […]
Join us at the Health and Social Care Forum (HSCF) on 19 July. At this forum we will ask the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in City and Hackney how they would like to work together as part of North East London Integrated Care System, and update on relevant changes. The HSCF is a network of voluntary […]
How to effectively measure impact - Using data to support your charity This final session of the three-part course will walk you through some of the issues faced in using data to support your charity. 21 July. Read more
Our Fire Marshal training course is delivered by professional firefighters and is for anyone wishing to obtain the skills, knowledge and confidence to monitor and control fire safety in any workplace environment. 26 July 2022, 10am-1pm. Course outcome Participants will learn basic fire safety procedures in the workplace and how to ensure their organisation is compliant with the law. […]
Sexual Health Special Interest Group meeting Our Sexual Health Special Interest Group (SIG) is for any members working in organisations working in sexual health. The meeting, held on Teams, will look at ways in which we can work in partnership. 26 July. Read more
Integrated care systems will be formalised on 1st July. What does this mean for the voluntary sector in northeast London? Register here The voluntary sector is a key partner in the new structures, and this will happen through the building of a VCSE alliance across northeast London. Sector leaders have been working on this. The […]
LGBTQI+ Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting Our LGBTQI+ SIG meeting offers a forum for anyone in Hackney and City who has an interest in LGBTQI+ provision. 10 August. Register here
Do you work for an organisation delivering services that support health, care or wellbeing in City and Hackney? Join us for a coffee and networking morning! It will be an opportunity to network, meet the Hackney CVS team, learn about new and ongoing projects and share insights. 30 September. Register here
Mental Health Special Interest Group meeting Our Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) provides a forum in Hackney and City for anyone who has an interest in the provision of mental health services. 12 September. Read more
Register Now The Hackney and City VCS Neighbourhoods programme is about building local forums where our organisations can come together on an equal footing with residents, our local authorities and primary care professionals to share insights, agree health and care priorities, learning about changes in and improve local services and work collaboratively to reduce local health inequalities. The […]
Rainbow Grow's open day at Hackney CVS Join Rainbow Grow at their open day at Hackney CVS's garden at the Adiaha Antigha Centre, 24-30 Dalston Lane. See how they have transformed our outdoor space! 17 September. Read more
Supported Employment Network The next Supported Employment Network Meeting will include keynote speakers to share insights into the current picture of City and Hackney supported employment. 21 September. Read more
Zumba sessions at Hackney CVS's conference room Join us for Zumba with Carol at the Conference Room at Hackney CVS. This subsidised class takes place every Wednesday at 5pm until 19 October. The cost is just £5 a session. Contact Vicky for details. Email Vicky
Securing funding: The dos and don'ts of writing a fundraising application  This online training session will provide you with the basics in writing fundraising applications. It is perfect for those who are new to fundraising or who need more confidence in writing fundraising applications. 26 September, 2-3.30pm. Read more and book a place […]
Join us online for this beginners' budgeting session. The session will help you master the basics of creating a project budget for funding applications. 29 September, 11am-12.30pm. Read more and book a place
Do you work for an organisation delivering services that support health, care or wellbeing in City and Hackney? Join us for a coffee and networking morning! The aim of this coffee morning is to support the sharing of insights about the impact of the cost of living crisis on organisations and the community. 30 September. Register […]
How to effectively measure impact - a basic introduction In this first session of three, you will be introduced to some of the concepts used in evaluation, as well as basic techniques used to collect data. This is an interactive module, and you’ll be given the opportunity to think through the issues and how they […]
Sexual Health SIG Meeting 6 October at 11am-12.30pm Register Now Our Sexual Health SIG group is for any members working in organisation in relation to sexual health. The idea of us coming together is to see if we are duplicating work in any way or if there are ways in which we can work in […]
Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum We are pleased to invite your for our October Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum meeting, in person at Hackney CVS. We welcome you to share ideas or agendas regarding topics you may find relevant for this meeting. The main themes we would like to raise are: . Rising prices + […]
Learning Disabilities SIG Meeting The Learning Disabilities Special Interest Group (The Group) exists to provide a forum in the London Borough of Hackney, and City of London, for anyone who has an interest in the provision of services for people with Learning Disabilities. If you wish to present please email Shamima on shamima@hcvs.org.uk 17 October. […]
We have rescheduled our 25-year anniversary and awards evening to Monday 17 October, from 5.30pm at the Halkevi Centre on Dalston Lane. The Halkevi venue is accessible by lift. Register here At the event we will be making our annual awards – the Adiaha Antigha Community Achievement awards and Gary Francis Young Achiever awards. The event […]
Aims of the meeting: - Share ideas on future plans for the development of the Forum - Finding out how we can work collectively to address the cost of living crisis - Connecting with statutory partners and other VCS organisations in the Neighbourhood - Finding out about what's happening locally October 18. Register Now https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1110
How to effectively measure impact - Doing evaluation in the real world This second session is about putting basic evaluation principles into practice. We’ll explore how different ways of collecting data produces different types of data, and how these tell us different things about our work. Free. 20 October. Book here
How to effectively measure impact - Using data to support your charity This final session will walk you through some of the issues faced in using data to support your charity's aims. This can include data to support funding bids or data to show the importance of your service to service users. Free. 3 November. […]
The Health and Social Care Forum (HSCF) is a network of voluntary and community sector groups with an interest in health and social care. The network is open to any interested individuals or groups. Following on from HSCF in July 2022 where we asked the VCS Community in City and Hackney how they would like to work together […]
Meet the Funder - Groundwork London Join Hackney CVS for a Meet the Funder with Groundwork London. There will be an opportunity to hear from Groundwork London about their funding. This event will include a Question and Answer session. 15 November. Read more
Hackney CVS strategy development - final consultation phase We need your views on our strategic direction - join us online for a roundtable discussion. We are in process of developing our new strategy for 2023-28. Our strategy will set out our vision and core priorities for delivering our work as the local VCS infrastructure body […]
Hackney CVS strategy development - final consultation phase We need your views on our strategic direction - join us online for a roundtable discussion. We are in process of developing our new strategy for 2023-28. Our strategy will set out our vision and core priorities for delivering our work as the local VCS infrastructure body […]
Hackney CVS is holding free Safeguarding Adults awareness training, both in-person and online. Safeguarding Adults - 22 November at Hackney CVS office. Register here
Neighbourhood Forum meetings Neighbourhood Forum meetings are an opportunity for voluntary and community sector organisations in that Neighbourhood to come together with public sector and residents. Hackney Downs - 22 November -10.30am-12pm - online. Tues 22nd November - Hackney Downs - 10.30 - 12.00 (online)
Hackney CVS strategy development - final consultation phase We need your views on our strategic direction - join us online for a roundtable discussion. We are in process of developing our new strategy for 2023-28. Our strategy will set out our vision and core priorities for delivering our work as the local VCS infrastructure body […]
Hackney CVS strategy development - final consultation phase We need your views on our strategic direction - join us online for a roundtable discussion. We are in process of developing our new strategy for 2023-28. Our strategy will set out our vision and core priorities for delivering our work as the local VCS infrastructure body […]
Sector leaders are being encouraged to join the East London Business Alliance and Hackney CVS at the launch of the Leaders Networking Forum. The aim of the upcoming forum is to discuss challenges and opportunities, network and share best practices. 23 November. Book here
Safeguarding awareness training Hackney CVS is holding free Safeguarding Adults awareness training, both in-person and online. Safeguarding Adults - 24 November on Zoom. Register here
Neighbourhood Forum meetings Neighbourhood Forum meetings are an opportunity for voluntary and community sector organisations in that Neighbourhood to come together with public sector and residents. Woodberry Wetlands - 22 November -1-2.30pm - Redmond Centre. Tues 22nd November - Woodberry Wetlands - 13.00 - 14.30 - Redmond Centre
Hackney CVS strategy development - final consultation phase We need your views on our strategic direction - join us online for a roundtable discussion. We are in process of developing our new strategy for 2023-28. Our strategy will set out our vision and core priorities for delivering our work as the local VCS infrastructure body […]
Join Hackney CVS for a monthly coffee and networking morning. Are you an organisation delivering services that support health, care or wellbeing? Join us for an opportunity to network, build partnerships, find out about other projects and share insights. No need to register, just turn up! 25 November. Download flyer
Neighbourhood Forum meetings Neighbourhood Forum meetings are an opportunity for voluntary and community sector organisations in that Neighbourhood to come together with public sector and residents. Springfield Park - 29 November -10.30am-12pm - Lea View Community Hall. Tues 29th November - Springfield Park, - Lea View Community Hall - 14.00 - 15.30Â
Neighbourhood Forum meetings Neighbourhood Forum meetings are an opportunity for voluntary and community sector organisations in that Neighbourhood to come together with public sector and residents. Hackney Downs - 22 November -10.30am-12pm - online. Woodberry Wetlands - 22 November -1-2.30pm - Redmond Centre. Springfield Park - 29 November -10.30am-12pm - Lea View Community Hall. London Fields - 30 November […]
Supported Employment Network - 30 November. Book here
Networks and Special Interest Group meetings Hackney CVS coordinates network and Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings for the voluntary and community sector. Sign up for a network meeting today! Hackney Advice Forum Network - 6 December. Book here
Neighbourhood Forum meetings Neighbourhood Forum meetings are an opportunity for voluntary and community sector organisations in that Neighbourhood to come together with public sector and residents. Hackney Marshes - 7 December -10-11.30am - Homerton Library. Weds 7th December - Hackney Marshes - 10 - 11.30 – Homerton Library
Networks and Special Interest Group meetings Hackney CVS coordinates network and Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings for the voluntary and community sector. Sign up for a network meeting today! LGBTQIA+ SIG meeting - 7 December. Book here
Join our Meet the Funder event with City Bridge Trust and the National Lottery Community Fund. 8 December. Read more
How to effectively measure impact - Advanced course Join us on this advanced course about measuring impact. 8 December. Read more
How to apply workshops There will be 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. 9 December, 10am – book a place 13 December, 2pm – book a place 20 December, 2pm – book a place If you have […]
Networks and Special Interest Group meetings Hackney CVS coordinates network and Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings for the voluntary and community sector. Sign up for a network meeting today! VCS Children and Families Forum - 12 December - Book here
Networks and Special Interest Group meetings Hackney CVS coordinates network and Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings for the voluntary and community sector. Sign up for a network meeting today! Learning Disabilities SIG meeting - 12 December. Book here
Neighbourhood Forum meetings Neighbourhood Forum meetings are an opportunity for voluntary and community sector organisations in that Neighbourhood to come together with public sector and residents. Clissold Park - 13 December - 1-3pm - St Paul's, West Hackney. Tues 13th December - Clissold Park - 13.00 - 15.00 - St Paul's , West Hackney
Register Now Our Sexual Health SIG group is for any members working in organisation in relation to sexual health. The idea of us coming together is to see if we are duplicating work in any way or if there are ways in which we can work in partnership with each other. If you do wish […]
How to apply workshops There will be 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. 13 December, 2pm – book a place 20 December, 2pm – book a place If you have any questions about this funding round, […]
How to apply - Hackney Giving and Hackney Council Cost of Living programme There will be 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. To book a place, please use the links below: 16 December, […]
How to apply - Hackney Giving and Hackney Council Cost of Living programme There will be 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. To book a place, please use the links below: 16 December, […]
Hackney Giving How to apply workshops There will be a series 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. 20 December, 2pm – book a place If you have any questions about this funding round, please […]
How to apply - Hackney Giving and Hackney Council Cost of Living programme There will be 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. To book a place, please use the links below: 16 December, […]
The Theory of Change is a tool to help you describe a situation you are trying to address, the changes you wish to make and what steps you plan to take. Our training course will provide you with the relevant knowledge to develop your Theory of Change. 12 January. Read more
Mental Health Special Interest Group meetings Hackney CVS coordinates network and Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings for the voluntary and community sector. Mental health SIG meeting - 18 January - Book here
The next Well Street Common Neighbourhood Wellbeing Partnership Forum meeting will explore access to services for young people. There will also be opportunities to connect with statutory partners and other VCS organisations in the Neighbourhood. 19 January. Book here
In this first session of three, participants will be introduced to some of the concepts used in evaluation, as well as basic techniques used to collect data. This is an interactive module, and participants will be given the opportunity to think through the issues and how they apply them to their work. 26 January. Free. Book […]
Hackney CVS Coffee Morning Invite Are you an organisation delivering services that support health, care or well-being in City and Hackney? Join us for a coffee and networking morning. 9:30-11:30 am on the Last Friday of every month! - An opportunity to network, build partnerships, find out about new and ongoing projects and share insights […]
The Theory of Change is a tool to help you describe a situation you are trying to address, the changes you wish to make and what steps you plan to take. Our training course will provide you with the relevant knowledge to develop your Theory of Change. Free. 2 February. Read more
Book a place at one of the upcoming Neighbourhood Forums A series of Neighbourhood Forums will be held across Hackney and the City of London. The forums bring together health, the council, local residents and the voluntary and community sector (VCS) to agree health and care priorities. This includes how to address health inequalities and […]
This second session is about putting basic evaluation principles into practice. We’ll explore how different ways of collecting data produces different types of data, and how these tell us different things about our work. Free. 8 February. Book here
LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group meeting Hackney CVS will hold an LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting this month. The meeting is for anyone in Hackney and City who has an interest in LGBTQIA+ provision. 8 February. Register here
Our Leadership and Motivation Skills workshop uses methods and tools that show you how to motivate yourself and your teams. The workshop will help you grow your resilience and understanding of how to be a strong and supportive leader. 9 February. https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1159
Networks and Special Interest Group meetings Hackney CVS coordinates network and Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings for the voluntary and community sector. Sign up for a network meeting today! Learning Disability SIG meeting - 13 February - Book here
Networks and Special Interest Group meetings Hackney CVS coordinates network and Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings for the voluntary and community sector. Sign up for a network meeting today! Sexual Health SIG meeting - 14 February - Book here
This final session will walk you through some of the issues faced in using data to support your charity's aims. This can include data to support funding bids, data to evidence your expertise in a particular area for commissioning, or data to show your supporters how important your service is to service users. Free. 22 February, […]
Register Now Do you know what Risk Management is and why it's important? Are you able to identify different risk types? Join this interactive online training session to learn how you can define and mitigate risk to help stay in control of your project and increase your chances of success. During the session participants will […]
Neighbourhood Forum A series of Neighbourhood Forums will be held across Hackney and the City of London. The forums bring together health, council, residents and the voluntary and community sector (VCS) to agree health and care priorities. Hackney Marshes, 27 February. Book here https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1179
Book a place at an upcoming Neighbourhood Forum A series of Neighbourhood Forums will be held across Hackney and the City of London. The forums bring together health, council, residents and the voluntary and community sector (VCS) to agree health and care priorities. Woodberry Wetlands, 28 February. Book here https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1175
Register Now During the session, participants will: Learn the fundamentals of branding, marketing, sales, and fundraising Take a practical approach to marketing and communications and learn about: -delivering key messages -targeting key audiences -identifying key channels -checking assumptions – research and testing, including social listening and search listening -social and network marketing, including storytelling and its […]
Book a place at an upcoming Neighbourhood Forum A series of Neighbourhood Forums will be held across Hackney and the City of London. The forums bring together health, council, residents and the voluntary and community sector (VCS) to agree health and care priorities. London Fields, 14 March. Book here https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1173
Book a place at an upcoming Neighbourhood Forum A series of Neighbourhood Forums will be held across Hackney and the City of London. The forums bring together health, council, residents and the voluntary and community sector (VCS) to agree health and care priorities. Springfield Park, 21 March. Book here https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1176
Older people, aged 50 and above, are invited to join Connect Hackney's upcoming event about meeting new people and trying new activities. It's a chance for older people to find out what’s on in Hackney, have lunch and share stories about ways to stay connected. The event takes place at the Halkevi Turkish and Kurdish […]
Hackney CVS coffee and networking morning Join us for a coffee and networking morning on the last Friday of every month. For local organisations and individuals from the voluntary and community sector, NHS and council. Book here
LGBTQIA+ SIG Meeting Register Now Our LGBTQIA+ SIG group is for any members working in City and Hackney organisations around LGBTQIA+ issues. LGBTQIA+ meeting exists to offer a forum in the London Borough of Hackney, and City of London, for anyone who has an interest in the LGBTQIA+ provision. The purpose of the SIG is: […]
A series of Neighbourhood Forums take place across Hackney and the City of London. The forums bring together health, council, residents and the voluntary and community sector to agree on health and care priorities. The next forum is at Well Street Common. 18 April. Book here
A series of Neighbourhood Forums take place across Hackney and the City of London. The forums bring together health, council, residents and the voluntary and community sector to agree on health and care priorities. Book one of the upcoming forums: Shoreditch Park and City - 25 April. Book here
Hackney CVS coffee and networking morning Join us for a coffee and networking morning on the last Friday of every month. For local organisations and individuals from the voluntary and community sector, NHS and council. Book here
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. The next forum meeting will include updates Universal Credit and Pension Credit. 11 May. Read more
Our Sexual Health SIG meeting is for organisations working with sexual health. The suggested topic for our next meeting is Positive East's mobile testing van. 16 May. Read more
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
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
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
The meeting will be held on Microsoft Teams and will include an item on the Community Navigation User Handbook. 23 May. Read more
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 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 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
The next London Fields Neighbourhood Forum brings together workers and residents to find out about local health needs and priorities. 6 June. Read more
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
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
This workshop will be covering the programme guidance and how to complete Hackney Giving's Community Chest grant application form. 16 June. Register here
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
This workshop will be covering the programme guidance and how to complete Hackney Giving's Community Chest grant application form. 22 June. Register here
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
Sign up for this half-day session to find out how to develop a fundraising and income generation strategy. 29 June. Register here
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
This one-day introduction to youth mentoring is perfect for volunteer managers, mentoring programme coordinators and those new to mentoring. 6 July. Register here
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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. 9:30-11:30 am on the last Friday of every month. Please register online Register here
Finding Mental Health and Wellbeing offers in Hackney Marshes
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 […]
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
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
