Chairing meetings well is an important skill. The Chair makes sure the right issues are on the agenda, that the meeting runs to time and everyone attending feels heard. This free in-person half-day session will enable you to improve your chairing skills. 27 March Book here
LGBTQIA+ SIG meeting The LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group (SIG) provides a forum for anyone in City and Hackney with an interest in local LGBTQIA+ services. 27 March. Read more
EPIC Health: VCS Enabler going forwards Join us to find out what the next phase of the EPIC Health Programme, formerly VCS Enabler, will look like. You will also hear updates and discuss the North East London VCS Collaborative and Integrated Care Board. 9 April. Book here
City and Hackney Fundraising Day Join us for this event as we pilot a new way of delivering fundraising support and advice for organisations in City and Hackney. 16 April. Book here
The Mental Health Strategic Group provides a forum for anyone with an interest in the provision of mental health services in City and Hackney The next meeting will be held on Microsoft Teams. 8 May. Register here
Join us for a funding session with a member of City Bridge Foundation's Small Grants team. The session is an opportunity to find out more about the grant programme. The grant supports projects and organisations that focus on: Environmental, greening and growing. Working with older people. Working with Deaf and Disabled people. Working with the […]
Join Hackney CVS for an informal but informative coffee morning in the City on Tuesday 14th May 9:30-11:30am at Portsoken Community Centre. It’s an opportunity for local organisations and community groups to meet one another, share what programmes they’re delivering, and explore opportunities to collaborate in supporting our communities. We’ve seen some great outcomes, of […]
Join this forum to find out how organisations working with refugees and migrants can receive organisational support, including fundraising and partnership building. 16 May. Read more
The Long-Term Health and Care Needs strategic group meeting aims to provide a space for anyone who wants to play a role in improving local health and care needs. 20 May. Register here
Join us for this event as we pilot a new way of delivering fundraising support and advice for the groups in the City of London and Hackney. 21 May. Book here
Join Hackney CVS for an informal but informative coffee morning on Wednesday 29th May 9:30-11:30am at Hackney CVS. It’s an opportunity for local organisations and community groups to meet one another, share what programmes they’re delivering, and explore opportunities to collaborate in supporting our communities. We’ve seen some great outcomes, of statutory providers and the […]
Reducing isolation through street parties - How to Apply workshops Hackney Giving's latest grants programme - Reducing isolation through street parties - is now open for applications. Hackney Giving is holding 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 […]
Reducing isolation through street parties - How to Apply workshops Hackney Giving's latest grants programme - Reducing isolation through street parties - is now open for applications. Hackney Giving is holding 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 […]
This session will equip you with the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to manage projects from inception to completion. 13 June. Book here https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=1168&reset=1
Reducing isolation through street parties - How to Apply workshops Hackney Giving's latest grants programme - Reducing isolation through street parties - is now open for applications. Hackney Giving is holding 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 […]
Introduction to project management This session will equip you with the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to manage projects from inception to completion. 13 June. Register a place
City and Hackney fundraising day Join us to get access to free training in the morning and dedicated one-to-one support sessions in the afternoon. 18 June. Book here
Hackney CVS, ELBA and Tower Hamlets CVS are hosting an AI workshop. This will be an exciting opportunity for charities and corporate volunteers to come together to discuss utilising AI technologies. 11 June. Book here
Join the Children and Families Forum. 11 June. Register here
City and Hackney Togetherness Conference Sign up for the City and Hackney Togetherness Conference. The conference has two parts: Part 1 - Connection, community resilience and cross-sector collaboration. Part 2 - Defining the conditions needed for collaborative working and mapping the complementary strengths of the two sectors. 23 July. Register here
Health and Social Care Forum This forum will focus on the theme of violence against women and girls (VAWG) and how the voluntary and community sector (VCS) and statutory partners can come together to address this issue. 19 June. Book here
Introduction to strategic business planning This training session will provide the tools, techniques and insights necessary to create and execute robust business strategies. 27 June. Book here
Five to Thrive is an evidence-based way to help improve people’s wellbeing. Sign up for this free event to help improve your own and your service users' wellbeing. 1 July. Register here
Join us at this celebratory event as we present the Community Achievement Awards for local non-profit groups and the Youth Achiever Awards. 16 July. Register here
This free half-day session aims to enhance participants' abilities to demonstrate outcomes and impact by boosting their skills and knowledge. 17 July. Book here
Our Mental Health Strategic Group provides a forum for anyone in City and Hackney with an interest in the provision of mental health services. The topic for the next meeting is employment. 17 July. Book here
This forum brings together refugee and migrant community groups for collaborative and partnership working. 22 July. Register here
Join Hackney CVS for an informal but informative coffee morning in the City on Tuesday 13th August 9:30-11:30am at Portsoken Community Centre. It’s an opportunity for local organisations and community groups to meet one another, share what programmes they’re delivering, and explore opportunities to collaborate in supporting our communities. We’ve seen some great outcomes, of […]
Would you like to chair meetings more effectively? Our free training on chairing effective meetings is an in-person half-day session that gives you the opportunity to improve your chairing skills. 4 September. Book here
This quarterly forum meeting brings colleagues from the voluntary and community sector VCS to discuss issues related to children and young people's services. Book here https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1426h
The Long-Term Health and Care Needs Strategic Group provides a space for anyone who wants to play a role in preventing and improving the long-term health and care needs of residents in City and Hackney. This meeting will discuss the impact of malnutrition and obesity of those with learning disabilities and autism. 18 September. Register […]
Find out how to enhance your bid writing and financial planning. This free, half-day training aims to increase the skills and knowledge needed to write a funding proposal and set a budget. 31 October. Book here
Join us for a half-day session that delves into crucial aspects of governance. This free course will provide valuable insights into the roles and responsibilities of a governing body. 16 October. Book here
This online workshop will cover the Start for Life funding guidance and how to complete the application form. The workshop takes place on Microsoft Teams. 21 October. Book here
