Training and Events

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

VCS Children and Families Forum

This quarterly forum meeting brings colleagues from the voluntary and community sector VCS to discuss issues related to children and young people's services. Book here https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1426h  

Long-Term Health and Care Needs Strategic Group 

The Long-Term Health and Care Needs Strategic Group provides a space for anyone who wants to play a role in preventing and improving the long-term health and care needs of residents in City and Hackney. This meeting will discuss the impact of malnutrition and obesity of those with learning disabilities and autism. 18 September. Register […]

Bid writing and financial planning

Find out how to enhance your bid writing and financial planning. This free, half-day training aims to increase the skills and knowledge needed to write a funding proposal and set a budget. 31 October. Book here

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