Safeguarding children and young people is everybody’s responsibility but sometimes, despite the involvement of many services, children come to harm. Sharing lessons from Child Safeguarding Reviews provides an opportunity reflect, review and revise your internal systems. Themes of recent reviews have included:  unexplained physical injuries and missing or absent children Chronic Neglect, disability, historic sexual […]

Writing a funding bid is a time-consuming business and, with more organisations chasing shrinking sources of support, it’s important to get it right first time. This interactive workshop will: Provide an overview of the key ingredients to a successful funding application Provide you with top ten tips for applications. Provide you with a practical exercise […]

This practical training session aims to provide an understanding of data management procedures using the MS Access service user database. This includes how it is applied in practice and its importance for organisations holding personal information on their service users and volunteers.

Hackney CVS is working in partnership with Hackney Council to deliver a workshop on 'How to Apply' to Hackney Main Grants which have seen a number of changes to the application process. This interactive workshop will: Provide an overview of the London Borough of Hackney Main Grants programme Provide you with in-depth details on the […]

St Joseph’s Hospice will host the Humans of the Hospice book and exhibition launch as well as a volunteer recruitment fair to promote their people facing roles. The event will be on 18 July, 5 – 7pm. For more information contact the Volunteers Team: 0208 525 6032. Read more

As part of our Pro Tech Young Women’s project young women aged 13 to 21 and mums and dads are invited to attend our tips and taster session. Find out how to be safer online use new safety apps, test the safety tools designed by experts, get your questions answers and Protect your Privacy. Take […]

Join Sustainable Hackney once again for a SPECIAL film screening event in partnership with La Wayaka Current. La Wayaka Current is a group of artists and creative minds exploring arts, cultural and environmental diversity across the planet and in turn reflect on our own communities, habitats and ourselves.

Hackney CVS is working in partnership with Hackney Council to deliver a workshop on 'How to Apply' to Hackney Main Grants which have seen a number of changes to the application process. This interactive workshop will: Provide an overview of the London Borough of Hackney Main Grants programme Provide you with in-depth details on the […]

This training aims to support participants to increase understanding and confidence around LGBTQ terminology, definitions and experience. The course will address homophobia, biphobia and transphobia and support workers to develop strategies to address these and to support and include LGBTQ young people in their services. Free to professionals working in Hackney & The City. If […]

Come and bag a bargain and have some fun. Barbecue, home-made cakes and refreshments on sale. Age group: All ages. Northwold Estate, 131 Upper Clapton Road, Hackney, London E5 9SA. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Deborah McManamon . Email: Debmcm@aol.com

Join us for a hands-on session where we will be showing you how to make your own herbal goodies. The workshop will guide you through the basics of how we turn herbs into natural products, focusing on the restorative properties of a number of herbs. You will learn how to make a calendula infused lip […]

Just got your results and unsure about what to do next? Young Hackney have got you covered… Next Steps Careers Festival is an event focused on helping you work out what you want to do next. If you’re struggling to make some decisions and just need that extra help, it’s okay! At the event you […]

Music lovers, rejoice - Hackney Record Fair returns Sunday 2 September to the newly refurbished Hackney Arts Centre for a day of vinyl heaven. Over 30 tables, including indie record labels, record stores, used/collector/hifi dealers, and local vinyl enthusiasts, all bringing out tons of wax. Age group: 14+. Hackney Arts Centre, 13 Stoke Newington Road, […]

East End Community Foundation's next grant workshop is taking place on Tuesday 4 September. Join them if you would like to hear more about tips to make your applications stand out, and meet other local organisations. Read more