Training and Events

Data Management, Recording & Reporting on MS Access Database

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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. Who is this aimed at? Anyone who has a degree of/overall responsibility for […]

Mental Health First Aid

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

This is an internationally recognized and certificated Adult Mental First Aid training delivered by certified Mental Health First Aid England instructors. This is an introductory three-hour mental health awareness course After attending this course you will be able to: Define mental health and some common mental health issues Identify stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health […]

Healthier City and Hackney Fund 2018/19 Launch Event

Arcola Theatre 24 Ashwin Street, London, United Kingdom

Hackney Council's Public Health team and the City and Hackney Clinicial Commissioning Group (CCG) have joined forces to offer an exciting grants fund for projects to run from May 2018. This combines the existing Healthier Hackney Fund and the Innovation Fund, to create a larger programme that will support groups to deliver meaningful change for […]

HYPU October Half Term Programme 2017

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 […]

Black History Month 2017 – Black SuperSheroes Exhibition

Shoreditch Library 80 Hoxton Street, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

Black history quiz evening

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  

Celebrating Black History – craft fair

Stoke Newington Methodist Church Stoke Newington High Street, London, United Kingdom

This a free entry event open to the community. We want to come together to learn and celebrate black history. Businesses, organisations, charities designers and artists will provide community information, refreshments, workshops, illustrative arts, crafts and decorative items. Please contact us for further information or to book a stall. Contact: Suzanne Asphall. Email: designsbysuzanne01@hotmail.com, telephone: […]

Social Enterprise in the City – a one-day conference

Hackney Co-operative Developments CIC is pleased to present the ‘Social Enterprise in the City’ conference in a partnership led with Hackney Council (for full list of partners see below). Using Hackney as a case study, the conference will explore how to develop a vibrant urban social enterprise ecosystem in which social enterprises can address inner […]

Compassionate Neighbours – free training

St Joseph's Hospice Mare St, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

Women-led thinking space

This space is especially for women who have experienced any form of abuse. We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month during term time, creating a safe space to talk about what’s on our minds and offer each other support. We welcome you to join us when you can. Where: Claudia Jones Organisation, 103 […]

Hackney Small Grants ‘How to Apply’ session

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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. This workshop will: Provide an overview of the Hackney Small Grants programme Give details on the application process By the end of the workshop participants will be able to: Gain […]

City and Hackney ‘stay healthy’ event

Would you like to know more about how to keep healthy? Join us for this free community health event which includes the below and more: • Massage • Foot health session • Smoothie bikes – cycle your way to a smoothie • Information on local mental health support • Cooking healthy food on a budget […]

Managing Your Money Workshop

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; […]

Citizen-led hubs: building the ecosystem together

We invite you to co-design ways we can share knowledge and support each other to achieve a socially just and sustainable London for the future. We’ll bring together starter ideas from several sources: our exploration into Connecting Londoners, expertise from the Our Way Ahead network of networks, and the results of consultation by the Greater […]

#ourwayahead – Better Health For All Londoners?

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 […]

Active Citizens

Shoreditch Trust 8 Orsman Rd, London, United Kingdom

Active Citizens are individuals across the world who want to make a difference in their community. They are people and institutions established, trusted and valued in the community – volunteers, staff, apprentices, religious leaders, politicians, youth workers, social entrepreneurs etc. They are influential and working to improve the lives of people living in their community. […]

Compassionate Neighbours – free training

St Joseph's Hospice Mare St, London, United Kingdom

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.

How to use IT resources to support your monitoring, evaluation and compliance endeavours

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

Jewellery Making

Join this creative workshop You will have opportunity to use different techniques to produce your own earrings, bracelets and necklaces to take home, using a selection of cool colours and beads. No experience needed When? Date: 25th November 2017 Time: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm Where? Princess May Primary School, Princess May Road, London N16 […]

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

                        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 […]

Control your cash

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 […]

Minute Taking in 60 minutes

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

This fast-paced, interactive course will cover: • Preparing for a meeting, • The role of minute taking • The writing of minutes. During this bite-sized session you will learn how to: Identify areas of concern in minute taking Prepare for a meeting Recognize what to record and how to record minutes (Please note, this is […]

Starting Your Own Business

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, […]

Modern Slavery Awareness Sessions

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. Read more here.

CEO & Directors Network

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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: - […]

Recognise your potential – free taster session

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  

Mental Health First Aid

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

ESOL advice day

Do you want to learn English for life and work? There are free ESOL classes in Hackney to help you. Come to the ESOL advice day below and an adviser will check your level of English and help you to find a class. There are classes in the morning, afternoon and evening. Tuesday 19 December […]

Christmas community gospel concert

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.

Coffee afternoon for 50+

Wednesday, 22 November 2017 - Wednesday, 28 March 2018 12 noon - 3pm. Are you fed up of watching the telly? Wish to meet people who are over 50 and connect with people? We can help. Every Wednesday you can come and join us for tea/coffee and chat. Bring a friend or 2, sandwich and […]

MTR BFI Film Academy for 16-19 year olds

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 […]

Stamford Hill history walk

Trace the area's place in Hackney's history and people who have lived there. Visit two little known Victorian gems: Allen Gardens and St. Andrew's Church, with its beautiful murals. Meet 11am Stamford Hill entrance to Abney Park Cemetery N16 0LH. £10 (£8 concessions). To book email sea@walkhackney.co.uk/text 07710 414 240. Contact: Sean Gubbins. Email: sean@walkhackney.co.uk

12 week course for older people who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

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 […]

Health & Safety at Work Essentials

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

Parent Group – Looking at Down’s Syndrome

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 […]

Living with Hearing loss course

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, […]

Basic Risk Assessment

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

Health and Housing in Hackney

Pembury Community Centre 1 Atkins Square, Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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. […]

Mental Health First Aid Lite

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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. […]

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Dementia and End of Life – a programme for relatives

Do you care for someone with dementia? Would you like to gain knowledge of the advanced stages of the condition and how to be best prepared for end of life? These monthly workshops provide an informal and supportive environment. You will have an opportunity to meet other relatives, discuss coping strategies and increase your confidence and wellbeing. […]

A conference “On Terrorism”

Amnesty International UK 17-25 New Inn Yard, London, United Kingdom

A conference "On Terrorism" will be held at Amnesty International in Shoreditch to help make sense of the increase in social violence in the UK and the rising global threat. For more information visit the website: http://www.discourse-conferences.co.uk/  

Meet Team Willow 2018

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 […]

Lip balm making

A taster session in using herbs to make your own products. We’ll show you how to make an infused oil using calendula and how to combine it with waxes and essential oils to make a lip balm. Date: Monday 29th January 2018 Time: 10.00 am to 12.00 noon Venue: Cordwainers Grow, Studio 16, Celia Fiennes […]

GDPR Compliance – Get Ready!

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

LGBT History Month Launch

Hackney Museum 1 Reading Lane, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

Personal safety course for women and girls 13+

Sunday, 04 February 2018 - Sunday, 25 February 2018 3.30pm - 5.30pm A free 4-week personal safety and self defence course for women and girls over 13. No upper age limit. You must be able to commit to all 4-sessions to qualify for a potential space. £10.50 deposit is required to secure your place, which […]

CHSCB Safeguarding Surgery

CHSCB Safeguarding Children Surgeries at HCVS - Wednesday 7 February 2018, 12:00-4:30 24 - 30 Dalston Lane Hackney, London E8 3AZ These surgeries are for organisations that come into contact with children and families. Organisations working with children and families will, from time to time, have concerns about individual families. These surgeries are an opportunity to find out […]

Introduction to PQASSO

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

Making Her Mark: 100 Years of Women’s Activism in Hackney

Hackney Museum 1 Reading Lane, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

International Zero Telorance to FGM Day

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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! Understand the Power of Peer Influence

Inspire! 34-38 Dalston Ln, London, United Kingdom

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.

Modern slavery awareness sessions

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 – […]

Food for Life

Stamford Hill Community Centre Stamford Hill, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

Engaging with Online Influencers and Fundraisers

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

Bump Buddies Mentor Training

  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 […]

Best Practice in Volunteer Management

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

What future our NHS?

Find out about the changing local health and care system at this public meeting. Health and care organisations in Hackney and the City of London are now working together more to try to improve residents’ health and wellbeing. This is a chance to ask local leaders about their plans for services. Confirmed speakers: Jonathan McShane, […]

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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, […]

Parents’ 1-1 Advice and support

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 […]

Engaging with Online Influencers and Fundraisers

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

It’s Okay – Let’s Talk about Us, You Are Not Alone

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 […]

Stamford Hill walking tour

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 […]

Making Every Contact Count in Health and Care

Pembury Community Centre 1 Atkins Square, Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

Meet the funders

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

How to Apply session – Hackney Council Community Grants

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

Best Practice in Volunteer Management

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

GDPR Compliance – Get Ready!

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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 – planting session

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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

HSCF Transformation Forum

Tomlinson Centre Queensbridge Rd, London

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 […]

Hackney Mayoral Election Hustings 2018

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 […]

Using evidence to fundraise

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

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