Autism: Death, Dying & Bereavement
End of Life care preparation and managing bereavement. 1 day course 29 October. Read more
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End of Life care preparation and managing bereavement. 1 day course 29 October. Read more
I am who I say I am The Black experience is portrayed as being one dimensional but what does ‘Black’ even mean? Read more
Voluntary Community Sector Transformation Leadership Group meeting – Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) The voluntary community and social enterprise transformation leadership group will be consulting with the wider voluntary & community sector on developing into an independent entity with its own values and Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) that covers clear accountabilities and conflict of interest procedures. […]
Being a foster carer plays a hugely important role for a child in care. You will be supporting them with school and medical appointments, encouraging positive activities, overcoming emotional or physical trauma, whilst providing a safe and nurturing environment they can call home. Fostering can be difficult, not just for you and the child involved, […]
The documentary explores the social and historical contexts of clothing and the personal narratives that an item can illustrate. Followed by a Q&A. Read more
The Spirit of London Awards were first staged in 2009 at the Alexandra Palace. In 2010 they were staged at the IndigO2 - 2011 The Royal Albert Hall and in 2012 the Main O2 Arena. Originally created by the Damilola Taylor Trust the awards are returning in 2020 under the direction of the Spirit of […]
This is a half day training course, running from 9:30-1:30. After completing the training, participants will be able to distribute condoms as part of the Come Correct and The Free Condom Project Schemes. Read more
Please bring no more than 10 items of clothing, accessories and/or footwear clean and ready to go on the racks. We accept all shapes and sizes including children's clothing. Read more
Join the Hackney Social Enterprise Partnership on 21 November for their 3rd annual Social Enterprise Conference! Read more
Mentors and Motivators – Get recognised & qualified for 2020! A 2 Day Course Saturday 23 and Saturday 30 November 2019, 09.45 to 4.30pm Are you ready to take mentoring to the next level? Mentors, do you make a difference to the lives of children or adults in need? Managers, is it time that you […]
Tools for the teenage years. A FREE programme for parents and carers to help address challenging and harmful behaviours in adolescence. Sessions are co-led by professionals and by parents who previously had challenges with their children’s behaviour. Taster & enrolment sessions on 23 and 26 November: register here. Parents open space and 'The Incredibles' family film session […]
Tools for the teenage years. A FREE programme for parents and carers to help address challenging and harmful behaviours in adolescence. Sessions are co-led by professionals and by parents who previously had challenges with their children’s behaviour. Taster & enrolment sessions on 23 and 26 November: register here. Parents open space and 'The Incredibles' family film session […]
With school, college and university students so vulnerable to developing eating disorders, increasing the knowledge of staff, who are well placed to spot the early signs, is essential. Beat on the Ground will provide every school within the community with training for at least one staff member. Staff who can see when students first begin to struggle […]
Power to the people – Can we really influence society? What does it take to change the world for the better? Can we as individuals really make a difference and shift the balance of power through activism and social movements? Political scientist Zacharia Mampily demonstrates ‘How activists are redefining democracy around the world’, activist Jeremy […]
Come along and learn repair skills to give new life to items that you would normally throw away and make them useable again. Read more
Tools for the teenage years. A FREE programme for parents and carers to help address challenging and harmful behaviours in adolescence. Sessions are co-led by professionals and by parents who previously had challenges with their children’s behaviour. Parents open space and 'The Incredibles' family film session on 30 November: register here. Read more
Wellbeing and mental health focused event in a beautiful bright space in Hoxton. The event will be split in two, talks and lectures in the first part, and workshops in the second. All profits will go to a mental health charity. Read more
Meet the traders of Ridley Road showing you the market past, present and future. Located opposite Dalston Kingsland station, Ridley Road Market has been serving the local community since the 1880s. Date: 14 December. Read more
This a free entry community event, to prepare for the coming of Christmas. There will be illustrative art work and decorative items. Browse through the stalls too select perfect gifts, for yourself or someone special. Call or email for stall booking and further information. Stoke Newington Methodist Church, 106A Stoke Newington High Street Hackney N16 […]
This winter, Broadgate is teaming up with Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest with a series of wellbeing workshops. Why self-care is the one thing that’ll change your life It’s all too easy to put your energy into the things around you – especially work. The problem is, if you’re putting all of […]
Are you aged between 16-29 and looking for a career in the NHS? Then the Healthcare Horizon pre-employability training programme could be for you. Date: 9 January. Read more
Smokefree Hackney’s “New Year, New You!” campaign is launching in Hackney on 27th December 2019. The campaign encourages people to make the resolution to stop smoking for good in 2020, and will run throughout January. Drop in clinic at the Pembury Community Centre IT Suite Room 3, (Upstairs) 1 Atkins Square, Dalston Ln, London E8 1FA. […]
NHS City and Hackney Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is working with City and Hackney residents to find out what they think about GP services. They are particularly keen to hear from people who are members of a faith group. Date: 21 January. Read more
The places where we live and work define who we are and what we do. They determine the nature of our relationships with the people around us and the nature of the communities that we create together. Place-based approaches are characterised by a shift away from centrally dictated policy, towards holistic and collaborative solutions that […]
CHSAB (City and Hackney Safeguarding Adults Board) offers free training opportunities: Modern slavery awareness session and Trafficking & abuse of children for the purposes of sexual exploitation. Date: 28 January. If you would like to attend, please complete the form and return it to TrainingHSC@hackney.gov.uk.
Come to training sessions organised by Smokefree Hackney. Level 1 or ‘Very Brief Advice’: a 2-hour training that equips healthcare professionals with basic skills/knowledge to offer smokers brief advice and then signpost to Hackney’s Stop Smoking Service. Date: 24 January. Level 2 Advisor: applicable for professionals who want to become a specialist Stop Smoking Advisor. Date: […]
The next Volunteer Fair organised by Volunteer Centre Hackney will be taking place in January 2020, and is a great way for anyone interested in social action or volunteering to meet local people and charities who are seeking volunteers. Totally free and open to all, if you live, work or play in Hackney and are […]
The next Hackney Faith Network event - Ending violence against women and girls - will focus on the support available to women and girls facing violence and abuse. You will also hear about how to apply to the Windrush Compensation Scheme, the planned women's faith gathering, an interfaith initiative to mark World Water Day and how you […]
Ella Baker School Of Transformative Organising is launching a specific initiative in Hackney called 'Community building/community bridging', designed to bring communities together. The objective is to bring together people from Hackney's diverse communities. If you are from Hackney then do sign up for the first meeting on Monday 3 February.
Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation event on Saturday 8th February 2020. Read more
Join us for an inspirational evening as we celebrate both Hackney's young people and the local voluntary and community sector. Gary Francis awards will be given to local young people who have achieved against the odds. Adiaha Antigha awards will be given to individuals or organisations from Hackney's voluntary and community sector. This year's categories […]
Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Redbridge and Barking and Dagenham CVS’s in partnership with the East London Health Care Partnership would like to invite you to attend a meet the funders event. The day will include: A market place with information stalls from over 20 local and national funders. Opportunities to attend a 30-minute workshop on approaches […]
The CHSCP Conference: Safeguarding and the Digital Thread. The Conference is free to attend for all staff and volunteers working with children and young people in either the City of London and/or the London Borough of Hackney. This year's Conference will cover safeguarding children and young people in the context of technology and social media. Date: 4 March. Read […]
Join the world’s largest equity crowdfunding platform to help you build the best crowdfunding campaign possible for your business. Learn how to create a successful crowdfunding campaign, with experts from Crowdcube. A successful campaign will not only drive investment but will also increase your reach, help to spread brand awareness and keep your community engaged. Read […]
Saturday, 07 March 2020 1pm - 5pm We warmly invite families - including those with children with SEND - to drop in for fun, creative activities at Autograph. Gallery 2 will be set up with green screen technology to create playful films with fantastical digital backdrops. The entire family can get involved in creating props, […]
Join a new yoga and moving mindfulness classes all for a good cause. All income goes to St Anne’s Hoxton Relief in Need charity providing a soup kitchen, night shelter, youth club and food gifts. Led by a qualified yoga teacher. Suitable for all levels, beginners are welcome. Bring your own yoga mat. £5. All […]
Invitation from the City & Hackney neighbourhoods team Shaping a vision for community navigation in City and Hackney. We are bringing together a broad range of stakeholders to shape a vision for community navigation in City and Hackney. This includes service users, those funding and delivering community navigation, people who refer to these services and […]
WAND UK is inviting you all for the celebration of 'International Women’s Day' which is going to be on Thursday 12 March 2020. There will be Drinks, Canapes, Speeches, awards to volunteers and live music by Ebony Steel band. There is only limited places, please book now and be booked, by calling: 020 8962 4132 […]
Making Every Contact Count is a model to help frontline workers to have brief conversations with services users and members of the public about positive changes to health and wellbeing. Making Every Contact Count is about using every appropriate opportunity to encourage people to consider, and feel positive about, making changes to improve their wellbeing. […]
Join a new yoga and moving mindfulness classes all for a good cause. All income goes to St Anne’s Hoxton Relief in Need charity providing a soup kitchen, night shelter, youth club and food gifts. Led by a qualified yoga teacher. Suitable for all levels, beginners are welcome. Bring your own yoga mat. £5. All […]
On 22nd April ELBA are running a webinar on 'The Psychological Impact of Working in Isolation', open to all Hackney-based community organisations. Led by Dr Gwenllian Williams, a doctor of psychology, the session will focus on the effects of adapting to working from home, both professionally and with regards to mental health, and offer the […]
What does voice, rights and choice mean for people at the end of life? A lecture and Q&A with Jonathan Ellis Online via Zoom (they’ll send a link once you book on Eventbrite) Jonathan Ellis will explore how a rights-based approach can make all the difference for a person at the end of life. You […]
The ELBA Toolkit is back and it's now digital. The first webinar will be focussed on the multitude of Covid-19 related emergency fundraising grants. The session will be run by Megan Cannons, L&Q's Impact and Evaluation Manager. Megan will be discussing the close alignment between effectively evidencing your impact and writing successful fundraising applications. She will also respond directly […]
Right now the community sector is facing a lot of tough decisions, and leaders are having to conduct difficult conversations with their staff - about wellbeing, furlough or even redundancy. This session is run by ELBA and the Learning & Development team at Linklaters LLP, and will look at the psychological effects of these conversations, and […]
Theos think tank Invites you to a Religious London webinar on 24 June at 7.30pm to hear about: What role can religious communities play in the city’s recovery? How can we help London’s religious communities cope and thrive in a new normal? What are the likely future trends in London’s religious demography? Register here
How can you re-open safely? New ways of working. Putting staff wellbeing first Chaired by Jake Ferguson, CEO at Hackney CVS Health & Safety Rob Bartlett, Senior Environmental Health Officer at Hackney Council will present on what organisations should be doing to prepare to re-open safely, looking at legislation, the risk assessment process, training & supervision for […]
The advocacy Project invites you to online lecture with Sonia Benitez. Over 7 million people in the UK care for a loved one who has an illness or disability. Research suggests this number is increasing dramatically during the Covid-19 pandemic. Caring is rarely something that is planned for and carers often put their own life […]
Many organisations have requested guidelines so that they can safely deliver services to children and young people in parks, open spaces, youth and community setting. There is a need for clarity about how to keep service users and the workforce safe. Organisations need to assess risk and make reasonable adjustments to adapt and adjust the […]
The Hackney Business Network runs forums throughout the year aimed at business owners, employees and entrepreneurs in all areas of Hackney. The forums are an opportunity to network with other local businesses, hear about business focused opportunities, events and news from Hackney Council. Eventbrite links will appear on this page two weeks before each forum, […]
The Hackney Business Network runs forums throughout the year aimed at business owners, employees and entrepreneurs in all areas of Hackney. The forums are an opportunity to network with other local businesses, hear about business focused opportunities, events and news from Hackney Council. Eventbrite links will appear on this page two weeks before each forum, […]
The Hackney Business Network runs forums throughout the year aimed at business owners, employees and entrepreneurs in all areas of Hackney. The forums are an opportunity to network with other local businesses, hear about business focused opportunities, events and news from Hackney Council. Eventbrite links will appear on this page two weeks before each forum, […]
Stop the over-policing of black communities. Stop the use of excessive force. Stop the use of tasers. Saturday 8 August, 1:00pm, Tottenham Police Station.
We would like to invite you to a series of workshops to discuss the needs of older people in the recovery phase of Covid-19. As we emerge from crisis phase of COVID-19, we now need to plan and prepare our recovery from COVID-19, building our local resilience to protect against the potential impact of a […]
We would like to invite you to a series of workshops to discuss the needs of older people in the recovery phase of Covid-19. As we emerge from crisis phase of COVID-19, we now need to plan and prepare our recovery from COVID-19, building our local resilience to protect against the potential impact of a […]
The Hackney Business Network runs forums throughout the year aimed at business owners, employees and entrepreneurs in all areas of Hackney. The forums are an opportunity to network with other local businesses, hear about business focused opportunities, events and news from Hackney Council. Eventbrite links will appear on this page two weeks before each forum, […]
Volunteer Centre Hackney has launched the new Public Health Community Champion volunteer role and Community Champion training programme to support the reduction in the transmission of COVID-19, by communicating important public health messages to vulnerable residents, through trained volunteers and frontline staff. They are inviting City and Hackney VCS organisations to put forward volunteers and/or […]
The recent ACEVO report, ‘Home Truths’, found that only 9% of employees in the charity sector identify as Black, Asian or ethnic minority, compared to 11% in the private sector. This session is a space for you to discuss the challenges and barriers third sector organisations face in embedding equality and diversity in HR & […]
We will share a proposed plan for an integrated approach to engagement with Children, Young People, Maternity and Families including the introduction of a 'CYPMF system influencer role' and invite input, feedback and participation from voluntary and community organisations to join us in this work. The format for the session: 1. Introduction on the proposed […]
The main event of the meeting will be a public debate on the impact of coronavirus in Hackney. There will be a presentation by Dr Sandra Husbands, Hackney’s Director for Public Health, focused on the Council’s response to the pandemic. If you want to submit questions to the board and/or panel please call freephone 0808 […]
Volunteer Centre Hackney has launched the new Public Health Community Champion volunteer role and Community Champion training programme to support the reduction in the transmission of COVID-19, by communicating important public health messages to vulnerable residents, through trained volunteers and frontline staff. They are inviting City and Hackney VCS organisations to put forward volunteers and/or […]
COVID-19 Information Grants Grants for VCS organisations to give out accurate information to the local community about keeping safe during the pandemic. This includes informing people about how to get a test at home or at a testing centre, and what to do if you have a positive test. Grants are prioritised for organisations working […]
COVID-19 Information Grants Grants for VCS organisations to give out accurate information to the local community about keeping safe during the pandemic. This includes informing people about how to get a test at home or at a testing centre, and what to do if you have a positive test. Grants are prioritised for organisations working […]
COVID-19 Information Grants Grants for VCS organisations to give out accurate information to the local community about keeping safe during the pandemic. This includes informing people about how to get a test at home or at a testing centre, and what to do if you have a positive test. Grants are prioritised for organisations working […]
Claire Giraud, Senior Public Health Practitioner, Hackney Council, will introduce the new COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Voluntary & Community Sector and community centre settings, issued by Public Health London Borough of Hackney and City of London Corporation. This will cover prevention responsibilities, test & trace and what to do in the event […]
Healthwatch Hackney invite you to an information exchange meeting on maternity care during COVID-19. The meeting will provide the opportunity to ask Shirley Peterson, Deputy Chief Nurse / Head of Midwifery at Homerton Hospital, about current maternity services and plans for the future. Download the leaflet Register here
Part 1 of the meeting will give a chance for all those living, working and providing services in the Neighbourhood to come together again in a large cross sector community meeting (groups, organisations, activists, health, council) to continue: • Building connections, local relationships and finding out what’s going on locally • Informing a ground level […]
Neighbourhoods Forum: Shoreditch Park and City of London Join us for the next Forum for Shoreditch Park and City of London. A new Neighbourhood Forum is being set up for the communities of the City, De Beauvoir, Hoxton and Shoreditch Park. This oddly shaped area stretches from Tower Gateway in the East to Chancery Lane in […]
Part 1 of the meeting will give a chance for all those living, working and providing services in the Neighbourhood to come together again in a large cross sector community meeting (groups, organisations, activists, health, council) to continue: • Building connections, local relationships and finding out what’s going on locally • Informing a ground level […]
Join ACCOUNT and Hackney Archives to explore the past, present and future of policing in Hackney through creative responses, discussion and material from the archives about community campaigns. Register here
Part 1 of the meeting will give a chance for all those living, working and providing services in the Neighbourhood to come together again in a large cross sector community meeting (groups, organisations, activists, health, council) to continue: • Building connections, local relationships and finding out what’s going on locally • Informing a ground level […]
Part 1 of the meeting will give a chance for all those living, working and providing services in the Neighbourhood to come together again in a large cross sector community meeting (groups, organisations, activists, health, council) to continue: • Building connections, local relationships and finding out what’s going on locally • Informing a ground level […]
Part 1 of the meeting will give a chance for all those living, working and providing services in the Neighbourhood to come together again in a large cross sector community meeting (groups, organisations, activists, health, council) to continue: • Building connections, local relationships and finding out what’s going on locally • Informing a ground level […]
Part 1 of the meeting will give a chance for all those living, working and providing services in the Neighbourhood to come together again in a large cross sector community meeting (groups, organisations, activists, health, council) to continue: • Building connections, local relationships and finding out what’s going on locally • Informing a ground level […]
Part 1 of the meeting will give a chance for all those living, working and providing services in the London Fields Neighbourhood to come together again in a large cross sector community meeting (groups, organisations, activists, health, council) to continue: • Building connections, local relationships and finding out what’s going on locally • Informing a […]
The Hackney Business Network runs forums throughout the year aimed at business owners, employees and entrepreneurs in all areas of Hackney. The forums are an opportunity to network with other local businesses, hear about business focused opportunities, events and news from Hackney Council. Eventbrite links will appear on this page two weeks before each forum, […]
The Hackney Business Network runs forums throughout the year aimed at business owners, employees and entrepreneurs in all areas of Hackney. The forums are an opportunity to network with other local businesses, hear about business focused opportunities, events and news from Hackney Council. Eventbrite links will appear on this page two weeks before each forum, […]
The Hackney Business Network runs forums throughout the year aimed at business owners, employees and entrepreneurs in all areas of Hackney. The forums are an opportunity to network with other local businesses, hear about business focused opportunities, events and news from Hackney Council. Eventbrite links will appear on this page two weeks before each forum, […]
The Hackney Business Network runs forums throughout the year aimed at business owners, employees and entrepreneurs in all areas of Hackney. The forums are an opportunity to network with other local businesses, hear about business focused opportunities, events and news from Hackney Council. Eventbrite links will appear on this page two weeks before each forum, […]
Life Lanterns event St Joseph’s Hospice will be holding a Life Lanterns service for bereaved children and families. It will take place online via Zoom. They will be floating the lanterns on the pond this year. Please email Bridget b.lee@stjh.org.uk for a lantern making kit. Read more
The GLA, London Plus and the London Boroughs Faiths Network invite you to the pan-London Volunteering Summit on 14 January, 2:30 - 4:30pm. Register here
We need your help. Since the first lockdown, you have been telling us how Covid-19 has impacted on the communities you represent, the people you support and the impact on your own organisations. We’ve been listening to everything you have said and now want to share back with you how we think the sector’s resilience […]
Hackney Council would like to community groups to a Modern Day Slavery scoping meeting. This meeting marks the launch of a project to better understand the profile of modern slavery in Hackney. The data collected for this project will be used to develop a set of proposals on how to take this work forward to better […]
The Holocaust Memorial Day is the International Day of Remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust and other genocides. Date: 27 January, at 10am. Register here
Join us at a Children & families forum meeting. We will learn about effective approaches to protect children at risk, and address wellbeing and resilience. Register more and register here.
Volunteer Centre Hackney, in partnership with Hackney CVS and City and Hackney Public Health, recently launched the new Public Health Community Champions programme. The aim of the programme is to support the reduction in the transmission of COVID-19 in City and Hackney, by communicating important public health messages to vulnerable residents, through trained volunteers and […]
Healthwatch Hackney Board meeting on zoom. Anne Canning, Group Director, Children and Education, will report to the meeting on the actions the Council is taking to address the issues raised in the Ofsted report. Come along and find out more and ask questions about how the Council will improve children's services. Register here
Volunteer Centre Hackney, in partnership with Hackney CVS and City and Hackney Public Health, recently launched the new Public Health Community Champions programme. The aim of the programme is to support the reduction in the transmission of COVID-19 in City and Hackney, by communicating important public health messages to vulnerable residents, through trained volunteers and […]
The East London Business Alliance (ELBA) works with corporate companies in the City and Canary Wharf to support and empower East London communities. We know the impact of coronavirus has hit charities and community organisations hard, and we are endeavouring to provide a variety of remote and online support to tackle the various challenges that […]
This condensed 3-hour training aims to support participants to increase understanding and confidence around LGBTQ+ terminology, definitions and experience. The course will address prejudice and discrimination and enable participants to develop strategies to address these and to support and include LGBT+ young people in their services. Read more
Come to this event to learn how to successfully embed Asset Based Community Development approach to your work and understand the potential benefits. Agendas and more details and to book your place.
Come to this event to learn how to increase diversity within your service to further its impact, and understand the benefits of adopting a targeted approach. Agenda, more details and to book your space.
VCSE TLG Meeting - 30th March 10am-12pm Tue 30/03/2021 10:00 - 12:00 Zoom Organiser: Oladapo Awosokanre Tel: 020 7923 1962 Mobile: 079 30321 097 Email: oladapo@hcvs.org.uk
Hackney CVS and ELBA are hosting a community wellbeing conversation on Monday 19 April, 3-5.00pm. The voluntary & community sector responded to COVID with creativity and commitment in an incredibly difficult environment. However there is now an unsustainable level of burnout and stress among staff and volunteers. It is time to come together as a […]
Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum steering group https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=851
27 April This is a chance for the Well Street Common Neighbourhood community across all sectors – community, voluntary, council and health – to continue to make connections, build relationships and support the flow of local information, ideas and collaborative action, supporting and strengthening the Neighbourhood’s collective well-being. Hear an update from the Interim Core […]
Getting started with Corporate Volunteering Pt1 Register Now https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/register?id=857&reset=1 Literacy Pirates and Volunteer Centre Hackney will share how you can engage and make the most out of corporate volunteers for your organisation. Split over two sessions, in this first session we'll cover how to get started in developing your corporate volunteering programme and how to […]
Building resilience and wellbeing - a method to de-stress Take a nourishing afternoon out of your busy schedule to bring self-care into your life with our Wellbeing Resilience With the Alexander Technique workshop. May 13. Book here
Register Now Please confirm your attendance by completing this registration, you will then be emailed the zoom login details. If you are unable to login please contact shamima@hcvs.org.uk Sexual Health SIG- Tuesday 18th May at 11am-12.30pm: 1. Welcomes and Introduction 2. Minutes of last meeting 3. Updates from the group: - How services have been operating […]
Writing a charitable fundraising application Register Now - https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/register?id=855&reset=1 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. Course aims This course aims to give participants the skills […]
We are excited to bring you the first VCS Assembly meeting which will take place on 15th June from 12:00 - 2:30 – please save the date and zoom details below. Topic: VCS Assembly - 1st Meeting on Emotional Wellbeing Time: Jun 15, 2021 12:00 -14:30 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81730523006?pwd=RVYrdy9DelV2a3J3UHRCL2d5MHBlQT09 Meeting ID: 817 3052 3006 Passcode: 648339 To […]
Register Now Agenda is currently being drafted. Zoom details will be emailed once registered. When July 7th, 2021 3:00 PM through 4:30 PM
Two- part: 8th July & 13 July. We are pleased to be working with Mabadiliko to offer this important FREE training opportunity to all 8 Hackney and City Neighbourhoods. A chance to open up thinking and support practical insight towards achieving greater equality in our work and relationship with others. 3 places are available to […]
Inclusive Leadership Register Now In this training session participants will learn how to create a workforce with equal access to opportunities and resources and reap the benefits of having an inclusive and diverse workforce. When July 14th, 2021 2:00 PM through 5:00 PM Location Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom Contact Phone: 07377502474 Phone: 020 7923 1962 Email: zebina@hcvs.org.uk
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. 22 July. Book here https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=860
Register Now Agenda to follow For more information please email shamima@hcvs.org.uk August 17th, 2021 11:00 AM through 12:30 PM
How to Apply workshop, Coronavirus Response Fund, Equitable Vaccine Uptake Round 2 Register Now Workshop covering how to apply for the Coronavirus Response Fund, Equitable Vaccine Uptake Round 2 programme that is currently open for applications. Is your organisation a voluntary and community sector (VCSE) group working with people most affected by the coronavirus pandemic […]
How to Apply workshop, Coronavirus Response Fund, Equitable Vaccine Uptake Round 2 Register Now Workshop covering how to apply for the Coronavirus Response Fund, Equitable Vaccine Uptake Round 2 programme that is currently open for applications. Is your organisation a voluntary and community sector (VCSE) group working with people most affected by the coronavirus […]
Learning Disabilities SIG Meeting - Monday 13th September 2021, 11am-12:30pm - click here to book
Register Now Safeguarding is the responsibility of us all. This training will allow delegates to explore why some adults become at risk of abuse and what human rights they have. The aim of the session is to increase the VCS' workforce ability to conduct risk assessment for service users needs and to help them consider […]
The next Hackney Advice Forum will be held on Microsoft Teams. If you wish to find out more or would like to deliver a presentation at the meeting, please email shamima@hcvs.org.uk. 22 September. Register here
Children and Families Forum meeting Hackney CVS will be hosting the next Children and Families Forum Meeting on 28 September at 10:30am on Zoom. A draft agenda will be shared soon. 28 September. Register here
Register Now As access to funding pots become harder, being able to demonstrate the need for your project has never been more important. This training session will introduce you to the principles of collecting and presenting crucial evidence to support the work of your organisation. September 29th, 2021 9:45 AM through 1:00 PM Zoom online "Training" […]
Well Street Common Neighbourhood Community fun day The Well Street Common Neighbourhood is holding a community fun day. 2 October, 1.00pm to 5.00pm at Frampton Park, Baptist Church, Frampton Park Road, E9 7PQ See flyer here.
Sign up for our VCS Assembly on 6 October, from 11am to 2pm Click here: https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=947
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, a community or voluntary […]
This course will provide those tasked with executing or managing projects with practical tools and principles needed to make a project a success. The course will cover • Writing the objective statement • Team roles on a project • Designing the project • Organising the design • Considering user needs • Dealing with problems • […]
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- 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 £100,000 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: Anti-racist commissioning in City and Hackney: developing community […]
