• 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  

  • Springfield Park 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. Springfield Park, 21 March. Book here https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1176

  • Connect Hackney event about staying connected

    Older people, aged 50 and above, are invited to join Connect Hackney's upcoming event about meeting new people and trying new activities. It's a chance for older people to find out what’s on in Hackney, have lunch and share stories about ways to stay connected. The event takes place at the Halkevi Turkish and Kurdish […]

  • Hackney CVS coffee and networking morning

    Hackney CVS coffee and networking morning  Join us for a coffee and networking morning on the last Friday of every month. For local organisations and individuals from the voluntary and community sector, NHS and council. Book here

  • LGBTQIA+ SIG Meeting

    LGBTQIA+ SIG Meeting Register Now Our LGBTQIA+ SIG group is for any members working in City and Hackney organisations around LGBTQIA+ issues. LGBTQIA+ meeting exists to offer a forum in the London Borough of Hackney, and City of London, for anyone who has an interest in the LGBTQIA+ provision. The purpose of the SIG is: […]

  • Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum

    A series of Neighbourhood Forums take place across Hackney and the City of London. The forums bring together health, council, residents and the voluntary and community sector to agree on health and care priorities. The next forum is at Well Street Common. 18 April. Book here

  • Shoreditch Park and City – Neighbourhood Forum

    A series of Neighbourhood Forums take place across Hackney and the City of London. The forums bring together health, council, residents and the voluntary and community sector to agree on health and care priorities. Book one of the upcoming forums:  Shoreditch Park and City - 25 April. Book here

  • Hackney CVS coffee and networking morning

    Hackney CVS coffee and networking morning  Join us for a coffee and networking morning on the last Friday of every month. For local organisations and individuals from the voluntary and community sector, NHS and council. Book here

  • Hackney Advice Forum 

    The Hackney Advice Forum (HAF) is a network of local advice agencies and those involved in advice work. Together, forum members learn and develop effective ways of working together, helping the sector obtain the resources it needs. The next forum meeting will include updates Universal Credit and Pension Credit. 11 May. Read more

  • Sexual Health Special Interest Group meeting

    Our Sexual Health SIG meeting is for organisations working with sexual health. The suggested topic for our next meeting is Positive East's mobile testing van.  16 May. Read more  

  • Learning Disabilities and Autism Special Interest Group meeting

    Our Learning Disabilities and Autism Special Interest Group meeting provides a forum in Hackney and City for anyone with an interest in the provision of services for people with learning disabilities and autism. This meeting will be held in-person at St Mary's Secret Garden. Book here: https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1203

  • Woodberry Wetlands Neighbourhood Forum

    Our quarterly forum brings together residents, health practitioners, voluntary and community sector organisations and councillors to discuss health priorities and needs of the local area. 17 May. Book here

  • Hackney Marshes Neighbourhood Forum meeting

    Join us for the Hackney Marshes Neighbourhood Forum meeting. The theme of the next meeting is sharing information about mental health and wellbeing services in Hackney Marshes. 22 May. Book here  

  • Hackney CVS coffee and networking morning

    Are you an organisation delivering services that support health or wellbeing in City and Hackney? Join us for a coffee and networking morning on the last Friday of every month. 26 May. Read more

  • Hackney Giving How to Apply workshop

    Hackney Giving is holding a number 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. Workshops take place on: 31 May, 11am – book a place 5 June, 11am – book a place

  • Hackney Giving How to apply workshop

    Hackney Giving is holding a number 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. Workshops take place on: 5 June, 11am – book a place

  • London Fields Neighbourhood Forum

    The next London Fields Neighbourhood Forum brings together workers and residents to find out about local health needs and priorities. 6 June. Read more

  • Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum

    The next quarterly forum for the Springfield Park Neighbourhood brings together residents, health practitioners, councillors and the voluntary and community sector to discuss the health priorities and needs of the local area. 12 June. Read more

  • Bid writing and financial planning

    This half-day training will increase the skills and knowledge needed to write a funding proposal and set a budget. In the session, you will learn how to build an overall plan for a bid proposal. 15 June. Register here

  • Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum

    The Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum will bring participants together to discuss and gain insights for improved health and wellbeing for local residents. 20 June. Read more

  • LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group meeting

    LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group meeting Our LGBTQIA+ SIG meeting is for any organisations in City and Hackney that work with LGBTQIA+ issues. The next meeting will include an update on the Action Plan of the LGBTQIA+ Strategy. 28 June. Register here

  • Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum

    Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum   Join the next Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum when they will discuss: Ageing Well in Well Street Common Neighbourhood. 4 July. Read more

  • AI conversations for the voluntary and community sector

    AI conversations for the voluntary and community sector  ELBA and Hackney CVS are holding a panel discussion and networking event on artificial intelligence (AI) and the voluntary and community sector. 17 July. Register here

  • Hackney Downs Neighbourhood Forum meeting

    Join this quarterly Neighbourhood Forum for a discussion on improving the health and wellbeing of residents in the Hackney Downs neighbourhood. 18 July. Book here

  • Hackney CVS community awards evening

    Register Now Join us at our annual awards event at Dalston Curve Garden. The Adiaha Antigha Community Achievement Awards are held each year to celebrate outstanding achievements in our sector. Winners receive a glass award and a certificate. The Gary Francis Awards are held each year to celebrate young Hackney people who have achieved great […]

  • Sexual Health SIG Meeting

    Our Sexual Health SIG group is for any members working in City and Hackney organisations around sexual health. The purpose of the SIG is to discuss local issues faced when supporting the community to maintain good sexual health and share insights with relevant parts of the health and social care system. Read more     […]