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 […]
To celebrate National Swift Week, come on a fascinating guided walk visiting some of the summer haunts of Hackney's swifts. See their acrobatics and listen to their 'screaming parties'. Suggested donation £5. To book email debeauvoirswifts@gmail.com. Where? The Star by Hackney Downs, 35 Queensdown Rd Hackney E5 8JQ Contact: Hackney Swifts, e-mail: hackneyswifts@gmail.com
Hackney Advice Forum welcomes anyone who works in the advice field in Hackney to attend their next meeting on 26 June at Hackney CVS, starting at 10am.
There is currently a gap in the connectivity of the East London Patient Record System where the voluntary sector is concerned. This is because there is no mechanism for enabling health and social care workers and social prescribers to share patient / service user referral information with each other. Currently healthcare professionals are able to […]
This course is designed for anyone who needs to or would like to become an accredited emergency first aider in the workplace in accordance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations. Date: 28 June. Date: 28 June Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm Venue: Adiaha Antigha Centre, 24-30 Dalston Lane, E8 3AZ For further information and […]
This intensive workshop aims to provide you with in-depth knowledge on how to be GDPR compliant. This includes how it should be applied in practice and the importance for data controllers and data processors holding personal information to ensure that correct frameworks and systems are in place in order to comply. Date: 3 July 2018 Time: 10.00am – […]
This introductory course is for people with health and safety responsibilities in community and voluntary sector organisations, who want to learn about the rights to working in a safe and healthy environment and how to enforce these rights. Date: 5 July 2018 Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm Venue: Adiaha Antigha Centre, 24-30 Dalston Lane, E8 3AZ […]
Children and Family Sector Meeting- It's time to Refresh Forum | Hackney CVS The Children and Young peoples Provider Forum brings together charitable organisations that support local children and families. Over the last year the children sector has been working on new health priorities as part of the nation wide health transformation agenda. There are […]
Peer support long term health conditions grants round 5 is open Peer support long term conditions grants round 5 is open to community organisations, registered charities, registered CIC’s and social enterprises can apply for up to £4,000 to deliver Peer Support projects for residents in the City & Hackney NHS catchment area to: • Support […]
Learn about the role that family, friends and neighbours may have been able to play to protect children and adults with special needs and parents that do not speak English as their first language. Alma Reisel, CHSCB Partnership Lead, and Kristine Wellington, Head of Children and Families at Hackney CVS, will take your on a […]
Safeguarding children and young people is everybody’s responsibility but sometimes, despite the involvement of many services, children come to harm. Sharing lessons from Child Safeguarding Reviews provides an opportunity reflect, review and revise your internal systems. Themes of recent reviews have included: unexplained physical injuries and missing or absent children Chronic Neglect, disability, historic sexual […]
Writing a funding bid is a time-consuming business and, with more organisations chasing shrinking sources of support, it’s important to get it right first time. This interactive workshop will: Provide an overview of the key ingredients to a successful funding application Provide you with top ten tips for applications. Provide you with a practical exercise […]
This practical training session aims to provide an understanding of data management procedures using the MS Access service user database. This includes how it is applied in practice and its importance for organisations holding personal information on their service users and volunteers.
Hackney CVS is working in partnership with Hackney Council to deliver a workshop on 'How to Apply' to Hackney Main Grants which have seen a number of changes to the application process. This interactive workshop will: Provide an overview of the London Borough of Hackney Main Grants programme Provide you with in-depth details on the […]
St Joseph’s Hospice will host the Humans of the Hospice book and exhibition launch as well as a volunteer recruitment fair to promote their people facing roles. The event will be on 18 July, 5 – 7pm. For more information contact the Volunteers Team: 0208 525 6032. Read more
As part of our Pro Tech Young Women’s project young women aged 13 to 21 and mums and dads are invited to attend our tips and taster session. Find out how to be safer online use new safety apps, test the safety tools designed by experts, get your questions answers and Protect your Privacy. Take […]
Join Sustainable Hackney once again for a SPECIAL film screening event in partnership with La Wayaka Current. La Wayaka Current is a group of artists and creative minds exploring arts, cultural and environmental diversity across the planet and in turn reflect on our own communities, habitats and ourselves.
Hackney CVS is working in partnership with Hackney Council to deliver a workshop on 'How to Apply' to Hackney Main Grants which have seen a number of changes to the application process. This interactive workshop will: Provide an overview of the London Borough of Hackney Main Grants programme Provide you with in-depth details on the […]
This training aims to support participants to increase understanding and confidence around LGBTQ terminology, definitions and experience. The course will address homophobia, biphobia and transphobia and support workers to develop strategies to address these and to support and include LGBTQ young people in their services. Free to professionals working in Hackney & The City. If […]
Come and bag a bargain and have some fun. Barbecue, home-made cakes and refreshments on sale. Age group: All ages. Northwold Estate, 131 Upper Clapton Road, Hackney, London E5 9SA. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Deborah McManamon . Email: Debmcm@aol.com
Join us for a hands-on session where we will be showing you how to make your own herbal goodies. The workshop will guide you through the basics of how we turn herbs into natural products, focusing on the restorative properties of a number of herbs. You will learn how to make a calendula infused lip […]
