Training and Events

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

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