A wellbeing and employability course for Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic women who are not working or in education. Contact us: learn@peterbedford.org.uk or call 0203 815 4100

                  Come along to this fun session and meet like-minded BAME women who are thinking of returning to work 11.00am – 12.30pm: Explore Your Career Options and Professional Development 12.30 – 1.30 pm: Individual support and Create Your Future registration For more information and to book your place, e-mail Zebina.Myrie@hcvs.org.uk or call 020 7923 […]

Our courses are fun and friendly and you will learn how to prepare fresh, seasonal ingredients and make nutritious, satisfying and delicious meals with your family and neighbours. Every Thursday 4pm-6pm, 12 October - 23 November (Excluding 26th October). Booking essential. Call 02070338529 or email food@shoreditchtrust.org.uk.

This practical workshop aims to provide an understanding of Data Protection Principles and Data Sharing Protocols. This includes how it is applied in practice and its importance for organisations holding personal information to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act. Who is this aimed at? Anyone who has a degree of/overall responsibility for data protection […]

Are you aged between 10-13? Want to do something different this half term? Why not start your career here while having fun. Workshops and clubs Include: Breakfast clubs, Family Fun Day, Baking, Arts & Crafts, Music, Film club and much more! Dates:                     23 - 27 October  2017 […]

Sweet Design Studio is proud to collaborate with Shoreditch Library again this year to host another event for Black History Month. 'Black SuperSheroes' will be the first of its kind to celebrate black women as superheroes. With Halle Berry being the last black (and only) actress to play a leading role as a superhero character […]

Join us for our black history month quiz! Friday 27th of October at 8 Palatine Road, N16 8SX. Tickets and more information: 0207 241 1646 / info@claudiajones.org  

Compassionate Neighbours is free community-led support at St Joseph’s Hospice for anyone living with or caring for a person with a serious, long-term or terminal illness, or a person who is frail and/or isolated. This is a 2 day training on 4th and 11th November. For more information please contact Joy on 020 8525 3206, j.kahumbu@stjh.org.uk or […]

With real incomes falling and personal debt at a record high, there has never been a better time to improve your personal financial skills. What will the session cover? Know what you want to do with money; Know where your money goes; Know how to save money for your goals; Plan your spending in advance; […]

Purpose: to ensure grassroots community issues and solutions are at the heart of London’s health inequality strategy and policy implementation The event is organized by Community Development Network London and Just Space as part of the #ourwayahead movement, in partnership with the Greater London Authority and London Metropolitan University. There will be a mix of […]

Compassionate Neighbours is free community-led support at St Joseph's Hospice for anyone living with or caring for a person with a serious, long-term or terminal illness, or a person who is frail and/or isolated. This is a 2 day training on 21st and 22nd November. For more information please contact Joy on 020 8525 3206, j.kahumbu@stjh.org.uk or CN@stjh.org.uk.

This practical training session aims to provide an understanding of Data Protection Principles, Data Sharing Protocols, and Collection and Managing good quality data using the MS Access service user database. We have developed an MS Access database that will help you improve your data entry procedures, recording, storing and reporting. Are you still using excel […]

Looking to cut back on spending, but don’t know where to start? Come along to our relaxed workshop where you will be provided with: • tips to improve your money skills; • help with making a budget; • tools to set financial goals. Date: Thursday 30th November 2017 Time: 9.30am – 11.30am Venue: Thomas Fairchild […]

This taster workshop is aimed at unemployed BAME women interested in setting up their own businesses. The 2-hour session will enable you to explore ideas about the types of businesses you are interested in starting up. It will outline the 4 key steps when starting a business: getting advice, developing a business plan, getting finance, […]

Would you like the chance to join, shape and develop a peer support network for Hackney based CEOs and Directors working in the charity, voluntary, social enterprise sector? If yes - come along and tell us what sort of network you would like to see. There are lots of suggestions on the table including: - […]

Boost your confidence and realise that your skills and personal qualities count! Try out this workshop and if you like it sign up for the longer pathway course. Date: Tuesday 12th December 2017 Time: 9.30 am – 11.30 am Venue: Thomas Fairchild Children’s Centre, Napier Grove, N1 7HX Buses: 76, 141, 21 or 394  

This internationally recognised and certificated 2-day Youth Mental First Aid training is for those working with young people. This course will provide you with the information, tools, and techniques needed to support a young person who might be experiencing mental and emotional distress. Within each section, there is a clear focus on the issues faced […]

A community concert for everyone. Featuring The Camden United Gospel Choir, St Katherine's Gospel Choir, The VMC Gospel Choir and others. More information in the leaflet here.

Saturday, 06 January 2018 - Sunday, 11 February 2018 Are you passionate about film? Want a career in the film industry? If so, the BFI Film Academy is for you. This course offers you the chance to be part of our future film industry. To apply go to our website or call/email and we can […]

MRS Independent Living Peer Support Project is running a 12 week course for Older People who have been diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes. The series will run from 10.30 – 12.30 am on Tuesdays from the 9th January 2018- 27th March. If you are unsure about the changes in your life style you should be […]

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. The session will cover: The Health & Safety at Work Act The Management of Health & Safety […]

Guest speaker: Jill Ellis Consultant Community Paediatrician, Hackney Ark Come and join us as we learn more about what Down’s Syndrome is, what causes Down’s Syndrome and what services there are in Hackney for families needing support. Also a chance to ask questions and meet other parents. Within this group we discuss issues that affect […]

A new Living with Hearing loss course starting 23 January 2018 for 8 weeks. If you are 50 plus, a Hackney resident and have a hearing loss – this is the course for you. It starts at 10.15 and offers lip reading practice, support with your hearing loss, information and advice on tinnitus, equipment, activities, […]

This introductory course will identify what should be considered when carrying out a risk assessment and will equip learners with the basic knowledge necessary to take on health and safety responsibilities and play a part in making workplaces safer. This course is ideal for: People with health and safety responsibilities in voluntary sector organisations; Staff […]

Are you a Hackney resident? Do you live in a hostel or temporary accommodation? Is your housing situation affecting your mental health and physical health? We want to hear from you for this public discussion.   Speakers from: City and Hackney Mind Clinical Commissioning Group East London Foundation Trust Hackney resident London Borough of Hackney. […]

Rethink deliver an internationally recognised and certificated Mental Health First Aid training. This is an introductory three-hour mental health awareness course. This session will be a mix of presentations, discussions, and group work activities. After attending this course you will receive an Adult MHFA Lite manual as well as an attendance certificate from MHFA England. […]

This January, Willow are returning to Resource for London, Holloway Road, for Meet Team Willow 2018! We want Team Willow to reach even greater heights in 2018, and we’d be delighted if you could join us to meet other supporters and discuss how we can make it the best year ever. We would also love […]

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 […]

You are invited to the launch of two exhibitions to mark LGBT History Month at Hackney Museum on 1 February: ‘From Bedroom to Battleground’ by Project Indigo and ‘Out and About’. ‘From Bedroom to Battleground’ has been created by members of Project Indigo, a local LGBTQI+ youth group run by Off Centre, a mental health […]

Do you want to strengthen governance, better manage risk, deliver better services for users, improve operating practices and better demonstrate outcomes in your voluntary sector organisation? Then join us to find out more about PQASSO. This course is for anyone interested in developing and supporting strong voluntary sector organisations including trustees, staff, volunteers, funders, commissioners […]

East End Women's Museum and Hackney Museum would like to invite you to the launch of the exhibition 'Making Her Mark: 100 Years of Women's Activism in Hackney'. In 1918 most women over 30 gained the right to vote in parliamentary elections. But the story of women’s activism in Hackney doesn’t begin or end with […]

Rise Community Action hosts International Zero Tolerance to FGM Day   Join us in marking this day and celebrating working in partnership to achieve zero tolerance to FGM. The day will feature: FGM Awareness workshop; a community conversation towards achieving zero tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM); personal testimony by FGM survivors. To book your […]

Parents and Parent supporters do you want to understand the risk young people face outside the home? We want to empower you to address the hidden challenges that young people face. Attend the Parent's KNOW HOW Session with key-note speaker Dr. Carlene Firman, University of Bedfordshire.   Register here.

This 3-hour training session will provide Adult Social Care staff with the knowledge you need to support the Slavery Safeguarding Lead (SSL). These sessions are open to Hackney ASC staff and to all members of the CHSAB. The session will cover: - What trafficking and slavery are; - Nature and scale of the issue – […]

The Food for Life programme supports people to improve their physical and mental health by building a better relationship with food. At Food for Life, we believe that good food is essential to leading a healthy and happy life. By 'good food', we mean healthy, wholesome and flavoursome food, which we think is integral to […]

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 […]

  Shoreditch Trust invites you to the Bump Buddies Mentor Training. Bump Buddies brings Hackney women together. The mentors play an important role in supporting the mother-to-be, being an ear to listen, a source of information on the choices available through pregnancy and early motherhood, and a reassuring presence to boost confidence in making her preferences […]

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 […]

This is an internationally recognised and certificated Youth Mental First Aid training delivered by certified Mental Health First Aid England instructors. Do you work with Young people in Hackney? Do you want to learn how to promote a young person's mental and emotional wellbeing? Then attend this course which will provide you with the information, […]

St Mary's Secret Garden will be running a Come Gardening course for people with learning disabilities. Read more here.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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

Brook invites you to free training sessions at Positive East. They will help professionals expand their knowledge of sexual health and ways of supporting young people. Introduction to Sexual Health and Condom Distribution Training, 21 - 22 August - read more and register here.

This is a free entry event for the community. The holiday summer break is coming to an end. Come, have fun and celebrate the last few days of this holiday break at a family summer fair. Browse through the variety of stalls and view the decorative items on display. Stoke Newington Methodist Church, 106A Stoke […]

Hackney's oldest building will be open to the public. Discover the history of the building and climb the 135 stairs for the best view of Hackney. Disabled access to ground floor. Admission free.   St Augustine's Tower, Mare Street, Hackne E8 1HR Contact: Laurie Elks. Email: l.elks@btconnect.com 

Feathers, glitz and fabulous dance routines are set to return to the borough’s streets on Sunday 9 September with the return of the Hackney Carnival. Hundreds of performers will take to the streets, with a procession weaving through the borough to cheers from Hackney’s local residents, all celebrating the borough’s thriving culture, creativity and community […]

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: 27 September 2018 Time: 10.00am- 1.00pm For further information or to book visit click here

Buy unique affordable artworks direct from a diverse community of artists from a wide range of artistic backgrounds, that includes established illustrators, designers, independent publishers, ceramicists, all exhibiting alongside their up- and-coming contemporaries.

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 […]

Trustees of Hackney charities are invited to an informal evening of networking and learning. Come and hear short presentations on some of the key issues that trustees need to be thinking about, and meet and develop relationships with your fellow Hackney trustees. Date:13 November. Read more

Back by popular demand… Rainbow Grow will be hosting another FUN(d)raising evening. We will be taking over one of East London’s newest and classiest venues for an evening of fun & games, socialising, music and whatever else. You will also have an opportunity to hear about what we have been up to and how the […]

Event facilitated by RISE Community Action For more information contact: contact@risecommunity.org.uk, tel: 07983124500

Scared To Dance + For The Rabbits present: Gold Baby + Cat Apostrophe Gold Baby's sound is one that fuses slacker-rock; jangling guitar lines and tight rhythms create a base atop which vocalist Siân Alex's lush vocals can shimmer and shine. Recent single Maggots showcased their lyrical sincerity, recalling the likes of Hop Along or […]

Have you or a family member been affected by a stroke? Have you ever cared for someone with a stroke? Would you like to improve local community stroke support and services? Come to 'Let’s talk about stroke’ to share your views on how stroke services could be improved. Date: 5 February. Read more

A free entry event for the community. There will be decorative items from local businesses, designers, artists and craft makers. Browse through the variety of stalls to select gifts for a special person for Valentine's day. Please email or call for further information & stall/table booking. Age group: All ages. Stoke Newington Methodist Church 106a, […]

Hackney Council and the Hackney Homelessness Prevention Partnership will host the annual Rough Sleepers Summit on Friday, 22 February. The event will bring together organisations from across Hackney to hear and discuss local and national issues related to rough sleeping, homelessness and begging. Read more

This is a two day training course, running from 10am-4:30pm on both days - 26 and 27 February. At the end of the training participants will have an increased knowledge of sexual health issues and will have explored and practiced how to incorporate sexual health and the distribution of condoms within their current roles. Read […]

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. Read more

Free 5 week Self-defence course. The course is focused on increasing the self-esteem and confidence of women and girls in Hackney. It starts on 14 March. Read more

Woodberry Down residents are invited to a series of health and wellbeing workshops at the Redmond Community centre: Mental Health and Wellbeing workshop on 6 March, Children, Young people, Adult and Disability workshop on 13 March and Community Capacity Assets workshop on 20 March. Read more.

The Adiaha Antigha Community Achievement Awards are held to celebrate the work and impact of Hackney’s voluntary and community sector. The awards are held in memory of Adiaha Antigha, the Founder and former Director of Hackney CVS, who made a huge contribution to the organisation’s success and to the sector as a whole. The Gary […]

You are invited to the Senegalese Independence Day celebration. Come to take part in free activities such as storytelling, dance and music. Date: 7 April. Read more

Hackney Play Association. Free Easter holiday play scheme for children and young people aged 6 - 15. Opening times: Monday 8 - Friday 12 April, 10.30am - 5.30pm; Monday 15 - Thursday 18 April, 10.30am - 5.30pm. For more details contact Nicola: nicola.butler@hackneyplay.org.

Hackney Young Futures Commission Launch: Time To Be Heard. Are you aged 10-25 and from Hackney? Hackney Young Futures wants to find out how you view Hackney as a place to live, the changes you would like to see, and how you want to be involved in the decisions that affect your life. Date: 1 May. Read […]

Join Hackney Museum in celebrating and exploring the power and politics of African and Caribbean style and hair by helping us create a special exhibition for October 2019. Come share your stories, memories, items or photographs, and get involved by sharing the people, places and events that you want to see in the final displays. […]

Come to a free Community Engagement Event organised by Metropolitan Police in Tower Hamlets to take part in a discussion about anti-social behaviour and drug dealing. Date: 8 May. Read more

An Open Space for a Cross Generation Conversation As part of this year’s Mental Health week male members of the African and Caribbean  community will reflect on health, healing and help across the generations. Read more

Group B/C: Domestic Violence & Abuse: Dynamics, Identification & Response. A one day course to encourage reflective practice and analytical thinking around the impact of domestic violence & abuse. Date: 20 May. Read more

A town hall is more than just a building: it represents both local government and the community, and provides a public space where the two can meet. Residents and visitors to the borough can take a 45 minute guided tour around the building to find out more about its history and architecture. Followed by a […]

Hackney Advice Forum meets on a quarterly basis. Come along to the next meeting to hear from: - Joanna Blackwood and Poppy Middlemiss from Hackney Council who will present on the Hackney Advice Grant; - Jackie Brett and Mohammed Mansour who will present on Hackney CVS's role on Hackney Advice Grant Service; - Stephen Hanshaw from DWP who will […]

Come along to find out how you can support asylum seekers and refugees in Hackney. The evening will begin with a screening of Child Migrants Welcome?, a short film that explores experiences of welcome and non-welcome of unaccompanied child migrants from across the UK, both from the point of view of the young people themselves […]

Introduction To Sexual Health and Condom Distribution Schemes This is a half day training course, running from 9:30-1:30. After completeing the training, participants will be able to distribute condoms as part of the Come Correct and The Free Condom Project Schemes. Read more

Women from all walks of life are invited to come along and meet, connect and learn in our next Xenia meetup for women. English language learners and women who are confident in English will participate in activities together, discovering the area, talking and forming relationships. At each meetup we use a different theme to enable […]

Join Joy Francis founder of Words of Colour for a session about creative entrepreneurship and creative wellbeing, and the importance of positioning, self care and sustainability. Read more

To celebrate Windrush Day Hackney Council is hosting the 'Big Caribbean Tea Party' for Caribbean elders and their families. Enjoy live entertainment, afternoon tea and the chance to learn more about the Windrush generation in Hackney. Read more

Come to the Health and Social Care Forum Meeting to learn more about Integrated Care System, Primary Care Network and Children's Mental Health Strategy. Date: 24 June. Read more

ELBA and Hackney Works invite you to a CV and Interview skills focused employment workshop for Hackney residents seeking career development. CV Surgery Corporate volunteers will support you in small groups or one to one with a review of your CV/s, providing constructive feedback, discuss the strengths of the documents and suggest areas of development. […]

The Council would like to welcome you to the combined launch of its forthcoming Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Grants Programme 2020/21 and the new VCS Strategy. This will be an opportunity to find out more about the grants and how your organisation can engage with the new strategy. There will be a morning session […]

Come to Peace Market, a showcase of young creative businesses, musicians, artists, and entrepreneurs, with the aim of bringing the community together to help young people who are homeless and need mental well being support. Read more

Come to Eid Street Party organised by Musallaa an-Noor Mosque to celebrate the Eid festival with your neighbours, faith leaders and the wider community. Read more

When the UK leaves the EU, the commercial environment as we know it will change. This may cause disruption for business, but could equally mean unexpected opportunities. The London Growth Hub is providing small and medium-sized enterprises with tools to anticipate changes and how Brexit will impact on their business activity and their industry. In […]

We would like to welcome you to the Dalston Business Forum hosted by Hackney Council, this is an informal presentation and networking opportunity and open to all businesses and entrepreneurs in the Dalston area. Special thanks to Literacy Pirates for kindly providing the venue for this session (we liked the venue so much last time […]

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, […]

UK Black Pride returns on Sunday 7 July, 2019 and to mark UK Black Pride’s continued growth, the celebration moves to a larger location: Haggerston Park in east London. The team has been working hard to find a new home for UK Black Pride and have taken into consideration accessibility, public transport links, diversity of […]

Showcasing Hackney’s young creative enterprise and helping young people affected by homeless, poverty and poor mental health An indoor pop-up in the heart of De Beauvoir’s vibrant community, filled with artisans, makers, fashion, vintage, food, music and lots of ways to support and good thing to do! Read more

A town hall is more than just a building: it represents both local government and the community, and provides a public space where the two can meet. Now residents and visitors to the borough can take a 45 minute guided tour around the building to find out more about its history and architecture. An illuminating […]

Hackney Works, Berkeley Homes, and Notting Hill Genesis are Hosting a construction careers and jobs fair in the heart of Woodberry Down. About this Event Come along to access live opportunities, exclusive training courses and get advice about your CV and how to progress your career. Read more

Hackney Black Women Writers return for the second public showcase of the their work, this time created in response to the Women on Screens exhibition, which chart the history and impact of the Lenthall Road Workshop, a screen printing space based in Haggerston from 1975 to the 1990s. Bring your own short written pieces to […]

Come to Hackney CVS Summer Open Day to hear more about our vision and to: - take part in interactive discussion-based workshops; - tell us about your current needs - what inspires you, what concerns you; - contribute to our video vox pops on What would make a fairer Hackney? - learn more about our projects, […]

Join us at our 2019 summer open day. Learn about our work for a FairerHackney. Hear about our projects for migrants and refugees, young people older people. Enjoy our Rainbow Grow LGBTQI+ garden. Refreshments, meeting local VCS and non profit colleagues. Book now We are committed to making Hackney a fairer place because we believe […]

Did you know that the average family wastes £800 worth of food every year? This summer Keep Britain Tidy will again be returning to Hackney to host the ‘Waste Less, Lunch Free’ events with North London Waste Authority. Come along to learn about the sheer scale of the food waste problem in the UK and […]

Creative Mentor Network presents 4 x 5 In partnership with Hackney Council Hosted at We Are Social Research shows that young people who make 4 or more professional connections before leaving full-time education, are 5 times more employable. Why? It helps young people build their network of contacts, learn about the jobs out there, and […]

The Vegan Village returns with over 50 of London’s hottest vegan traders. Showcasing the best of all things vegan, there will be a wide selection of food available to enjoy, from the naughty - stacked burgers and loaded fries - to the nice - raw, healthy wraps and summer salads. Wash it all down with […]

A town hall is more than just a building: it represents both local government and the community, and provides a public space where the two can meet. Now residents and visitors to the borough can take a 45 minute guided tour around the building to find out more about its history and architecture. Read more

Discover over 50 sustainable fashion vendors at this fun fashion-focused festival at Bohemia Place Markets. Bohemia Place continues its ‘Summer Series’ by bringing some of the most exciting vintage, retro and bespoke upcycling designers to Hackney Central. Read more

Shoreditch Live will include an art exhibition by local young people, a live music stage featuring young musicians and bands from Hackney, urban graffiti workshops and performances, plus food and drink! Read more

At this month's meeting the following exciting projects will be on the agenda: 1. Planting and Rewilding Project on the Canal 2. Zero Waste Week with Hackney Council 3. Collaboration with BSix college to tackle their plastic use Do you have ideas for plastic reduction projects you would like to see in Hackney? Do you […]

Just received your exam results and unsure about your next move? Come and get some free expert advice and guidance. Read more

This is a free entry event for the community. The holiday summer break is coming to an end. Come, have fun and celebrate the last few days of this holiday break at a family summer fair. Browse through the variety of stalls and view the decorative items on display. Age group: All ages. Address: Stoke […]

Are you the manager, owner, or pastoral care lead of a small business or organisation in Hackney? Do you worry that you do not have the knowledge or skills to support your employees, volunteers, congregants, or clients if they are experiencing difficulties with their mental health and emotional wellbeing? If so, then this is a […]

Come along to the Geffrye Museum for the Youth Voice festival, designed with and for young people! Take part in creative art workshops, work alongside young artists and talk about what activities and opportunities for young people you would like to see at the museum. Read more

A monthly drop-in for families, carers and survivors of brain injury where people come together, share experiences and support each other. Runs on the 1st Friday of every month between 2 & 4pm at Headway East London's Day Service. Open to families, carers and survivors of brain injury, the group is a great place to receive information and support from others who […]

The Peace Market is a youth-led campaign to help raise awareness and give practical advice about the challenges young homeless people face, how it affects them and the community. This is a monthly showcase of young creative businesses, musicians, artists, and entrepreneurs, with the aim of bringing the community together to help young people who are […]

Hackney Carnival’s getting bigger every year as more and more people come to celebrate the borough’s renowned creativity and diversity. Read more

Join Social Action for Health on 11 September for food, talks and networking at the Brady Centre in Tower Hamlets! Social Action for Health has been working for over 30 years within and beside the communities of East London to address health inequalities. In this AGM they will celebrate the successes and explore the challenges […]

The Hackney Sickle Cell Community Forum has been created as part of the Sickle Cell community engagement project in Hackney, to give members of the Sickle Community the opportunity to voice their opinions and share their views and experiences in order to help shape the project. Read more

The Vegan Village returns with over 50 of London’s hottest vegan traders. Showcasing the best of all things vegan, there will be a wide selection of food available to enjoy, from the naughty - stacked burgers and loaded fries - to the nice - raw, healthy wraps and summer salads. Read more

Flower and produce show with adults' and kids' competitions for flowers, growing, baking and arts and crafts. Dog show, teas, cakes, raffle, tombola, plant stall, children's activities and greener planet information. Age group: All ages. St. Peter's Crypt, Northchurch Terrace, Hackney, London N1 4DA Contact: Avril Broadley. Email: dbgardeners@gmail.com Telephone: 07736973617 Read more

The Well Street Common Neighbourhood Partnership is the coming together of voluntary and community groups, residents and frontline statutory staff working in the Well Street Common Neighbourhood. Building on the findings of the Open Space event in April, this will be the first of six partnership meetings. If you access or provide any of health […]

Hackney Herbal will have an open garden in Hackney Wick in celebration of Urban Food Fortnight. They will be celebrating the Autumn equinox with nature-based craft activities for all ages using a mix of locally-grown and foraged plants. They will be showcasing a range of herbal drinks and teas made by the pooled harvest of […]

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

Organised by Plastic-Free Hackney. The second phase of their canal rewilding project! They will be building raised beds, installing bee boxes and other habitats for other wildlife. Read more

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 next Stoke Newington Business Forum takes place on 7 October at Clissold House. Read more

Are you learning English? Come and make a friend, practice English, learn new things, and share your culture. Do you speak fluent English? Come and make a friend, practice whatever you want to, learn new things, and make London a more welcoming place. Read more

To explore the future of communities, The Young Foundation warmly invites you to join them for an evening of debate, provocation and exhibitions exploring how we can radically re-think how we research in and with communities. You’ll hear from leading figures from across business, academia and civil society who are engaged in transforming how research is used as […]

This a free entry event for the community, to come together, to learn and celebrate black history. There will be Businesses, organisations, charities designers and artists, too provide, community information, refreshments, workshops, illustrative arts, crafts and decorative items. Stoke Newington Methodist Church, 106A Stoke Newington High Street, Hackney, London N16 7NY Contact: Suzanne Asphall. Email: […]

Hackney Food Poverty Alliance and Hackney Council welcome you to a workshop to develop the Borough’s food poverty action plan. Hackney Food Poverty Alliance brings together 40 community organisations and statutory services with the aim of tackling the impacts and drivers of food poverty in the Borough. 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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]