Training and Events

Dalston 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 over-policing of black communities. Stop the use of excessive force. Stop the use of tasers. Saturday 8 August, 1:00pm, Tottenham Police Station.

COVID-19: Finding solutions for Older People (Day 1)

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 […]

COVID-19: Finding solutions for Older People (Day 2)

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 […]

Hackney Wick 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, […]

Public Health Community Champions Training

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 […]

Community Forum: Equality in recruitment, HR & organisational culture

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 & […]

Wellness – Next Generation Young People and Adults workshop

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 […]

Healthwatch Hackney Annual General Meeting

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 […]

Public Health Community Champions Training

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 workshop

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 workshop

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 workshop

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 […]

Re-opening community centres after COVID webinar

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: Maternity Care during Covid-19

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

Neighbourhoods Conversation: Shoreditch Park and City

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

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 […]

Neighbourhoods Conversation: Hackney Downs

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 […]

Stop & Research: Police and the Community in Hackney

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

Neighbourhoods Conversation: Springfield Park

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 Conversation: Clissold Park

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 Conversation: Hackney Marshes

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 Conversation: Woodberry Wetlands

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 Conversation: London Fields

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 […]

Shoreditch 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, […]

Dalston 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, […]

Hackney Central 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, […]

Stoke Newington 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

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  

Volunteering Summit

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

COVID-19 – we need a resilience strategy for the VCS

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 […]

Modern Day Slavery scoping meeting

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 […]

Children & families forum meeting

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.

City and Hackney Public Health Community Champions Programme

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

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

City and Hackney Public Health Community Champions Programme

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 […]

People management in a crisis

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 […]

Come Correct Hackney: Supporting and Including LGBTQ+ Young People

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

Connect Hackney Ageing Well in Hackney: Co-production

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.  

VCSE TLG meeting

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  

Community wellbeing conversation

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 […]

Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum

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

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 

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

Sexual Health SIG Meeting

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

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 […]

VCS Assembly Meeting

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 […]

LGBTQ+ Meeting

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

FREE Neighbourhoods Equality, Racial and Cultural identity training

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

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

Free – KnowHow to Develop a Fundraising Strategy

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  

How to Apply workshop, Coronavirus Response Fund, Equitable Vaccine Uptake Round 2

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

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 […]

Safeguarding adults

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 […]

Hackney Advice Forum

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 

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

Evaluating outcomes and impact

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

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. 

VCS Assembly

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

Neighbourhoods Conversation: London Fields

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 […]

Project management for the charity sector

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

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, […]

Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) Meeting

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

How to set up a free website using ‘Voice’

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 […]

Woodberry Wetlands: Neighbourhood Conversation

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 […]

Clissold Park: Neighbourhood Conversation

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 […]

Sexual Health SIG Meeting

Register Now Agenda in process Zoom Login Details: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85927809736 Meeting ID: 859 2780 9736 Passcode: 710009      

Hackney Downs: Neighbourhood Conversation

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

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

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 […]

Hackney Marshes: Neighbourhood Conversation

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 SIG Meeting

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

Hackney Advice Forum

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 […]

Writing a charitable fundraising application

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

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 […]

VCS Assembly

Sign up for our VCS Assembly on 26 January, from 10am https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=988  

Mental Health First Aid Half Day Course

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 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 SIG Meeting

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+ Meeting

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

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

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

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  

How to Apply session: Hackney council VCS Grants – Community Chest

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

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 […]

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 data for is key, and we’ll examine how to design evaluations so […]

How to apply session: Hackney council’s Project Grants

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 services

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

How to Apply session: Hackney Community Infrastructure Grants

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 […]

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. 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 […]

Welcome to City and Hackney Neighbourhoods event

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  

How to Apply session: Hackney VCS Grants – Community Chest

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 services

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 Grants

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+ SIG

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

VCS Children and Families Forum

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) meeting

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.

Writing a charitable fundraising application

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 […]

How to create project budgets and understand unit costing

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 […]

Creating a Fundraising Strategy

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 […]

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 apply to your work in practice. May 12th, 2022 […]

Learning Disabilities SIG Meeting

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  

Business Planning for charities

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

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 (SIG) meeting

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

Emergency First Aid at Work

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

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 

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 

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

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

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

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. 11 July. Book now 3:00 PM through  4:00 PM

VCS Assembly 4: Anti-racist commissioning

Halkevi Turkish and Kurdish Community Centre 31-33 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

Health and Social Care Forum (HSCF)

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 […]

Fire Marshal training

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

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

Building a voluntary sector alliance as part of northeast London’s ICS

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+ SIG meeting

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

Coffee morning and networking at Hackney CVS  

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 SIG

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

What’s Next for the VCS in Neighbourhoods?

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

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

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

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

  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 […]

How to create project budgets and understand unit costing

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  

Coffee morning and networking at Hackney CVS 

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

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 

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

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

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. […]

Join us at our anniversary and awards event

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 […]

Well Street Common Neighbourhood Partnership Forum meeting

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

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

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. […]

Health and Social Care Forum

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

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 – VCS Frontline workers

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 – VCS CEOs and directors

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 […]

Safeguarding awareness training

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 – Hackney Downs

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 – VCS Leadership Group members

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 – VCS frontline workers

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 […]

Leaders Networking Forum

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

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 – Woodberry Wetlands

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 – statutory sector partners

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 […]

Coffee morning at Hackney CVS

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 – Springfield Park

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 - 15.30 

Neighbourhood Forum – London Fields

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 […]

Hackney Advice Forum Network

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 – Hackney Marshes

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

LGBTQIA+ SIG meeting

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

How to apply workshops

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 […]

VCS Children and Families Forum

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

Learning Disabilities SIG meeting

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 – Clissold Park

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

Sexual Health SIG Meeting

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

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

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

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 workshops – Long COVID Awareness and Guidance Small Grants

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

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, […]

Developing a Theory of Change 

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 meeting

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

Well Street Common Neighbourhood Wellbeing Partnership Forum

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

How to effectively measure impact: a free introduction 

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 and Networking Morning

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 […]

Developing a Theory of Change

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

Shoreditch Park and City – Neighbourhood Forum

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 […]

LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group meeting

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

Leadership and Motivation Skills workshop

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

Learning Disability SIG meeting

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

Sexual Health SIG meeting

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

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, 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, […]

Risk Management

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 […]

Hackney Marshes Neighbourhood Forum

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

Woodberry Wetlands Neighbourhood Forum

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

Marketing and social media for the not-for-profit sector

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 […]

London Fields Neighbourhood Forum

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  

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