Training and Events

Children and Young People’s Mental Health Wellbeing – How to Apply

Children and Young People’s Mental Health Wellbeing - Meet the Match Funder. Mental health is a key priority for the Children and Young People’s Maternity Work stream in Hackney. Several funders will pool the funding to address the local needs over a 3 year period. Community and voluntary organisations are invited to attend this event. Date: […]

New Year, New You! Volunteer Fair

CLR James Library, E8 3BQ

The new year is a time to think about making positive changes, and volunteering is a great way to start. Meet inspiring local charities looking for friendly residents to give their time to good causes and discover how you can get involved. Refreshments included. All ages welcome.

Scared To Dance

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 […]

Hackney Wick Business Forum

The forum is run by Hackney Council for local businesses, entrepreneurs or those about to set up their business. It's a great chance to meet your business neighbours and hear about opportunities and local information relevant to you. Read more

Let’s talk about stroke

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

Hackney Fostering Information Session

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, […]

Self neglect and hoarding training

This 1-day course is a follow-up to the half-day workshops that presented summaries of the research evidence on working with adults who self-neglect. It will provide a refresh on the research evidence. It will also focus on recent published safeguarding adult reviews. Date: 7 February. Read more

A Valentine’s gift day & Craft fair

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, […]

UnLtd – Do It Awards information event

Be part of East End Connect and receive an award of up to £5000 + a year of support to help launch your social enterprise! What is this event? An informal information session where UnLtd staff are hoping to meet, inform and encourage potential applicants for the "East End Connect Do It Awards". We have […]

Hackney Rough Sleepers Summit

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

Introduction To Sexual Health and Condom Distribution Training

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 […]

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