City of London coffee and networking event Join us for the launch of VCSquared, a project designed to support and strengthen the voluntary and community sector in the City of London. 12 November. Book here
This session will cover the fundamentals of project management and will enable participants to understand the key elements of being an effective project manager. 20 November. Register here
Join us to hear from Sport England about their upcoming grant programs, guidance on how to apply, and a chance to ask questions. Read more
This free introduction to domestic abuse awareness is for staff in the voluntary and community sector (VCS). Participants will gain knowledge and an understanding of domestic abuse and be confident in recognising, responding, referring and recording. 26 November. Book here
Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum. We welcome everyone living or working in the Clissold Park Neighbourhood to our Navigate to Thrive Wellbeing Forum where we will be discussing support with long term health conditions and addressing barriers to accessing health information services and primary care. There will be presentations, discussions, health and wellbeing information and a complimentary […]
Join Hackney CVS for our quarterly coffee morning, Wednesday 27 November, at Hackney CVS, The Adiagha Antigha Centre 24-30 Dalston Lane, London E8 3AZ. 10:00-12:00 PM. Our coffee mornings aim to bring together local charities and statutory organisations together to share their programmes of work and think about how we can partner to address health […]
Hackney Giving is pleased to announce the launch of Match My Project, an online matchmaking platform that facilitates collaboration between suppliers and community organisations. 28 November. Read more
City and Hackney Neighbourhood Forums There are eight Neighbourhood Forums in City and Hackney. Upcoming Neighbourhood Forums include: Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum. 1 December. Book here
City and Hackney Neighbourhood Forums There are eight Neighbourhood Forums in City and Hackney. Upcoming Neighbourhood Forums include: Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum. 2 December. Book here
Join us for the Bridging the Digital Gap: Empowering Seniors and Communities Forum, open to everyone living or working in the London Fields neighborhood! Together, we’ll explore ways to tackle digital challenges that impact access to local services, health resources, and primary care. Book here
Hear from Leathersellers' Foundation about their upcoming small grant programmes, guidance on how to apply, and have a chance to ask questions. Read more
Join us to learn about the progress and impact of the YBPMWF, shaped by your valuable input during the development workshops of the Anti-Racist Commissioning programme. 11 December. Book here
This course is tailored for Black and Minority Ethnic organisations looking to strengthen their networks and forge impactful partnerships. 12 December. Book here
This training will raise awareness of mental health and help you gain a better understanding of how to support those experiencing mental health issues. Lasting three hours, the session will be delivered using virtual classroom technology, which includes a mix of presentations, group discussions, activities and videos to stimulate your learning and ensure maximum engagement. […]
Monitoring and Evaluation Framework: Demonstrating and Evaluating Outputs, Outcomes, and Impact This free half-day masterclass aims to enhance delegates' abilities in showcasing outputs, outcomes and impact by boosting their skills and knowledge. 5 February. Read more
The Hackney Marshes Neighbourhood Forum gives local people and professionals a say on how to improve the health and wellbeing of residents. 19 February. Read more
Hackney CVS invites frontline service providers and healthcare professionals to an online focus group to discuss outreach strategies for engaging local families with Hackney's Start for Life services. 24 February. Book here
Join the next forum to find out about addressing school exclusions, transitions from primary to secondary education and sharing information on supporting young people. 4 March. Book here
Fostering good governance for your organisation This half-day session will delve into crucial aspects of governance, providing valuable insights into the roles and responsibilities of a governing body. 5 March. Register here
Our coffee mornings bring together charities and statutory organisations to share insights and explore partnerships that address health inequalities across Hackney. 6 March. Book here
This vibrant International Women’s Day (IWD) event will include speakers from City and Hackney communities and organisations. We invite you to take part in the discussions and the fun. 7 March. Book here
Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum Join this Neighbourhood Forum to discuss: access to support for long-term health conditions and disability. 11 March. Book here
This free in-person half-day session will improve your skills and abilities to chair meetings effectively. 12 March. Book here
Join our next strategic group to discuss long-term health and care needs in City and Hackney. 13 March. Book here
This Neighbourhood Forum is themed: More action, more energy! The event is aimed at families and young people. 15 March. Book here
Damali Beautiful Vision - open day at Hackney CVS Join a day of relaxation, creative mindfulness art workshops, music, wellbeing stalls and a movement healing session to close. 17 March. Book here
Take part in this Neighbourhood Forum to discuss the theme: financial support in our community. 19 March. Register here
Woodberry Wetlands Neighbourhood Forum Join this forum to get to know what's on in Woodberry Wetlands Neighbourhood. 25 March. Register here
Join us for our quarterly Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum. A light lunch will be provided after the session. 27 February. Book here
Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum Join the Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum. The next forum topic is: Nurturing families - a day of health, gardening and nutrition. 23 March. Register here
Join us for our next VCSquared collaboration meeting at the Portsoken Community Centre in the City of London. 8 April. Book here
The next forum will discuss the topic: Fuelling the future - helping children and young people eat well and thrive. 9 April. Register here
Hackney Advice Providers Special Meeting Hackney Council is redesigning their VCS Grants Programme. Hackney CVS is hosting an event for advice providers to come together with council officers and Hackney CVS staff to discuss advice provision and how communities can be supported most effectively with less funding available. 22 April. Book here
The North East London (NEL) Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Collaborative works closely with NHS North East London to provide strategic input and representation for the VCFSE across NEL and ensures a two-way flow of communication from VCFSE to the ICB. Hackney CVS is hosting a focus group for the voluntary and community sector (VCS) […]
This training course on identifying funding opportunities is available to organisations working in the City of London. 29 April. Book here
ELBA and Hackney CVS will be hosting an innovative and engaging workshop on using AI to support with organisational development, fundraising, and data management. This will be an exciting opportunity for community organisations and business volunteers to come together to discuss and share how AI tools can be used across the third sector in East […]
Learn how to structure proposals, highlight key strengths, and maximize your chances of securing funding. This course is for organisations working in the City of London. 13 May. Book here
Sign up for our in-person Listening Session. We want to hear about: What support your organisation needs. What Hackney CVS should prioritise to tackle the biggest challenges in the borough. What you want to see more of – and what you think should be stopped or done differently. 22 May. Register here
Learn how to manage your projects while identifying and mitigating potential risks. This training is for organisations in the City of London. Tuesday 27 May, 10am-1pm. Free. In-person. Book here
Fancy a bit of net-walking? Then join us for our net-walking session and connect with others from the voluntary and statutory sectors. What you need to know: For the first walk, we will start at Hackney CVS and finish near Hackney Central. The walk is open to everyone - people in all different types of […]
Join this forum to have a say on how to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Hackney Marshes. The topic of this forum is: Help to manage diabetes. 6 June. Register here
Our next VCSquared collaboration meeting is at the Golden Lane Community Centre. As well as networking, the meeting will focus on digital inclusion and artificial intelligence (AI). 10 June. Register here
Join us for our quarterly Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum. This forum takes place during Refugee Week. A light lunch will be provided afterwards. 16 June. Book here
Our coffee mornings bring together charities and statutory organisations to share insights and explore partnerships that address health inequalities. 19 June. Book here
This session will equip you with essential monitoring and evaluation techniques to assess effectiveness, improve outcomes and demonstrate success to stakeholders. The training is for organisations in the City of London. 24 June. Book here
Join us to understand the current challenges, services, and support available for children and families navigating special educational needs (SEN) services in Hackney. 24 June. Register here
Join this insightful cultural training focused on health and wellbeing within the Charedi community. The interactive session will provide insights into the unique aspects of the Charedi community. 24 June. Read more
The next forum topic is: Healthy living, healthy lifestyles. The event features a physical activity workshop, a canal boat ride and opportunities to connect with local organisations about healthy eating, health and wellbeing. 28 June. Register here
VCSquared summer networking brunch Reflect, connect and shape what's next. We’re wrapping up the first phase of VCSquared, our City of London project. Join us for good food, great company and some big-picture thinking. 1 July. Register here
Join our full-day training programme, designed to build confidence, enhance communication, and strengthen leadership in Hackney’s voluntary and community sector (VCS). 1 July. Book here
Sign up for this session to find out how to develop a clear fundraising strategy to diversify your income streams and strengthen financial sustainability. 3 July. Sign up
City Neighbourhood Forum The City Neighbourhood Forum seeks to improve health and wellbeing in the City of London. Join this community event that focuses on shaping a healthier future. 8 July. Read more View all our events here
Join us for a special evening marking the completion of the Young Black People's Mental Wealth Fund programme - a powerful initiative supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young Black people in Hackney. 28 July. Register here
This session aims to raise awareness about where decisions are currently made about mental health services in City and Hackney. 31 July. Sign up
Join this fun and informative afternoon focused on family health and wellbeing. Get support on nutrition, mental wellbeing and more. Light refreshments provided. 28 August. Register here
The cost of living continues to cause problems for many people locally. Hackney Giving is inviting applications from not-for-profit groups working to support people in Hackney or the City of London with the cost of living this winter. Apply here Support with your application There are three ‘How to apply’ workshops: 4 September, 10am. Register here […]
Our coffee mornings bring together charities and statutory organisations to share insights and explore partnerships that address health inequalities. 4 September. Register here
Hackney Community Fund: How to Apply sessions Hackney CVS is working alongside the council to hold a series of How to Apply sessions for this fund. Get information and tips on how to apply. 11 September. Register here
Community fun day at Hackney Marshes Join a free fun day at Daubeney Fields. Includes African drumming, fitness sessions and creative workshops. 13 September. Register here
The cost of living continues to cause problems for many people locally. Hackney Giving is inviting applications from not-for-profit groups working to support people in Hackney or the City of London with the cost of living this winter. Apply here Support with your application There are three ‘How to apply’ workshops: 4 September, 10am. Register here […]
Meet the Funders Join our Meet the Funders event next month. The event brings together key London-based funders with the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Hackney and the City of London. 17 September. Register here
Health and Social Care Forum This forum will discuss two topics: the violence against women and girls (VAWG) strategy and the NHS 10-Year Plan's relevance to Hackney. 18 September. Register here
The cost of living continues to cause problems for many people locally. Hackney Giving is inviting applications from not-for-profit groups working to support people in Hackney or the City of London with the cost of living this winter. Apply here Support with your application There are three ‘How to apply’ workshops: 4 September, 10am. Register here […]
The next forum brings together Well Street Common residents, community organisations and health service staff to focus on support to manage pain. 23 September. Register here
Join Hackney Giving for an introduction to Match My Project. This online event will show voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations how to use Match My Project to secure resources for their projects. 24 September. Register here
Having a clear, well-structured budget is essential. This training provides the tools for participants to create realistic budgets and manage finances effectively. 25 September. Register here
Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum This forum gives those in the Clissold Park area a say about how to improve their health and wellbeing. The next forum is about pain management. 30 September. Register here
EPIC Health celebration event Join us for the closing event of the EPIC Health programme. The programme covers all the strategic groups and forums facilitated by Hackney CVS. 6 October. Register here
The next forum brings together Hackney Marshes residents, community organisations and health staff. Presentations will share information about local pain management services. 15 October. Book here
Join us for Black History Season, starting with an event on 22 October. We will have important debates, knowledge and power sharing for our communities and partners. This will be followed by African music, dancing and a hot Caribbean lunch. Register here Festival of flags We are asking all of you to contribute to our Black History […]
This forum is an opportunity for community members in Hackney Downs to connect with organisations about pain management, health and wellbeing. 6 November. Register here
Communications workshop This full-day training programme is designed to build confidence, enhance communication and strengthen leadership in the community sector. Free. 12 November. Register here
This free training session, delivered by Interlink, will provide insights into the unique aspects of the Charedi community. 13 November. Register here
Bridging the Digital Gap in London Fields The London Fields Neighbourhood Forum gives local residents, community groups, and those who work in the area an opportunity to shape how digital access and online health support can better serve the community. It’s a chance to share experiences, learn new skills, and help remove barriers that prevent […]
Creating sexual and reproductive health resources for use in the community Register here City and Hackney Public Health, Community Health Champions, Hackney CVS and partners invite you to a co-production workshop. The workshop will review and shape resources that will help people who support and work with residents to build knowledge about sexual and reproductive […]
Well Street Neighbourhood Forum and Hackney Quest are inviting Well Street Common Residents for a winter get-together. Join us for a hot lunch, the chance to meet neighbours and to find support to help you stay well this winter. 1 December. Register here
Join this forum to find out about free local services to support your young people's wellbeing and mental health. 21 January. Register here
Charedi cultural awareness training Gain a deeper understanding of the unique aspects of the Charedi community in this free training session delivered by Interlink. 22 January. Register here
Children and Families Forum This will be a space to discuss how voluntary and community organisations working with children and families want to work together this year. 28 January. Register here