St Mary's Secret Garden will be running a Come Gardening course for people with learning disabilities. Read more here.
Parents' 1-1 Advice and support Parents' One Stop Advice Surgery Saturday 17 March 2018 1.30 -3.30pm Do you know an adult in need that is unable to access support on a weekday? Fathers, mothers and supporters can now receive guidance and support from a range of experts free of charge. Key areas: Health and Children's […]
Are you making the best use of your social media channels? Have you explored using social media for online fundraising? This training session will help understand the benefits of using social media to attract donations and new supporters to support your work for the community. The training will focus on engaging influencers on social media […]
With every problem there is a solution, you are not alone in this - just know it's ok. With talks from mental health professionals, this event will be an opportunity for young people to normalise the discussion. Venue: Hackney CVS The Adiaha Antigha Centre 24-30 Dalston Lane E8 3AZ Date: Friday 23 March 2018 Arrival: 5:45PM […]
An expert guide Rabbi Mendy Korer's special tour includes a bakery, an all-girls school, lunch at a falafel bar, sometimes even a private home, and is full of stories of Stamford Hill's people and the Chasidic way of life. Tickets £10. Register here. Where? Stamford Hill Library, 120 Stamford Hill, Hackney N16 6QT Contact: Rabbi […]
A new service is being designed to allow health and care staff in City & Hackney to: have conversations about non-medical issues affecting people's health, give brief advice and signpost people to other sources of information/advice and support they may need. This is a great opportunity for residents to have a real say in the […]
We are lucky to be joined by City Bridge Trust and The Big Lottery for an interactive session on their funding priorities and support available for voluntary and community groups. City Bridge Trust has finalised a new strategy for 2018 to 2023 – Bridging Divides. Bridging Divides is a vision and values led strategy taking a […]
Hackney CVS is working in partnership with Hackney Council to deliver a workshop on 'How to Apply' to the Hackney Small Grants up to £5,000. The 2nd Round of Small grants open on 3rd April and close on Monday 14th May, so you better get your applications ready. This workshop will: Provide an overview of the Hackney Small […]
Good volunteer recruitment and management not only increases your organisations capacity and impact, but also ensures that the time you give to supporting volunteers makes a real difference to their skills and confidence. Who is this course is for? For micro, small to medium community and voluntary groups interested in working with volunteers - for […]
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25 May 2018 and most organisations in all sectors will need to make some changes in order to comply. This intensive workshop aims to provide you with in-depth knowledge on how to be GDPR compliant by May 2018. This includes how it should be applied in practice […]
Rainbow Grow – Hackney-based LGBTQI+ gardening group – will be having a mini-garden at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Help them plant pansies for this event at Hackney CVS on 24 April at 1pm. All are welcome to attend. Read more
You are invite to Health and social Care Forum joint meeting ‘Big meeting’. Where all the Health and Social care groups will meet under one roof. It will involve of an hour of SIG meeting, then groups will split into transformation work streams (Prevention, Planned Care, Unplanned Care and Children & Young People), and meet […]
Political rivals will vie for votes at the Arcola Theatre, where residents will get the chance to quiz Hackney’s incumbent Mayor Philip Glanville and challengers for what is arguably the most influential job in the borough. Ahead of next month’s mayoral election the Hackney Citizen is hosting a free debate at the Dalston venue from […]
This three-hour training course will explore the types of evidence (and the value of using of evidence) to use to increase the confidence of small organisations and their capacity to submit funding applications. Course Outline This interactive course will help participants examine the types of researched evidence needed to increase their capacity in order to […]
Do you want a better understanding of your charity accounts and reporting? Do you need to update your knowledge of charity finance? Whether you’re a trustee or a finance officer, this training will increase your confidence in dealing with charity finances. This course will provide you with the knowledge to: ensure you are making the […]
Connect Hackney is inviting organisations from across the borough who work with older people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities to join us for a special event to talk about ageing, isolation and how it affects older people from BAME communities, specifically. Read more
We're Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest and we want you to join us and take a pause from busy, city life in the idyllic Dalston Eastern Curve Garden.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25 May 2018 and most organisations in all sectors will need to make some changes in order to comply. This intensive workshop aims to provide you with in-depth knowledge on how to be GDPR compliant by May 2018. This includes how it should be applied in practice […]
Das Brass get a crowd dancing and boogieing all night, whether it's to The White Stripe's Seven Nation Army or a funked up snippet of the Countdown theme. Craft and organic drinks and 10% of kitchen. Where? Grow, 98C Main Yard, Wallis Road, Hackney Wick E9 5LN. Contact: Jordanna, e-mail: hello@growhackney.co.uk Telephone: 020 8541 4328.
Challenge yourself whilst raising money for one of the charities on May 20th, 2018. This flat and fast route through Hackney is perfect for beginners and serious runners alike, and features roaring crowds and music at every mile
Dementia Action Week - 21 - 25 May 2018 A week of events and activities in Hackney for people living with dementia, their families and friends. #dementiafriendlyhackney From Monday 21st - Friday 25th May members and supporters of Hackney Dementia Action Alliance are celebrating Dementia Action Week with a range of public events, for example; […]
We will be joined by London Community Foundation and Trust for London for an interactive session on their funding priorities and support available for voluntary and community groups. The London Community Foundation supports community-based organisations focused on helping disadvantaged London. They specialise in finding and funding small organisations who are just starting out or who […]
This is a free entry event for the community with a creative flair. There will be decorative items from local businesses, designers, artist and craft makers. Browse through the variety of stalls, to view the creative and decorative items on display. Please contact for further information and stall bookings. Where? Stoke Newington Methodist Church, 106a […]
Do you want to know how to carry out a risk assessment? Do you have responsibility for managing health and safety? This 3-hour basic risk assessment training could be what you are looking for. Date: 19 June 2018 Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm Venue: Adiaha Antigha Centre, 24-30 Dalston Lane, E8 3AZ For further information and […]
