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 […]
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
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. […]
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 […]
Are you an organisation delivering services that support health, care or well-being in City and Hackney? Join HCVS for a coffee and networking morning. 9:30-11:30 am on the last Friday […]
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Our quarterly forum brings together residents, health practitioners, VCS organisations, and councillors to discuss health priorities and needs of the local area. Answering your questions about adult social care In […]
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 […]
Our quarterly forum brings together residents, health practitioners, VCS organisations, and councillors to discuss health priorities and needs of the local area. What Do You Think About Health & Care […]
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 Mental Health SIG aims to reduce waiting lists and improve access to quality care, while addressing crisis and preventable suicides. Register at https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1273
Introduction to youth mentoring - Train the trainer This one-day introduction to youth mentoring is perfect for volunteer managers, mentoring programme coordinators and those new to mentoring. 21 September. Register here
Hackney Giving's How to Apply workshop This workshop will cover the Hackney Giving and LBH Cost of Living Grant programme guidance and how to complete the application form. 26 September. Book […]
This quarterly forum is for organisations that work with refugees and migrants. It provides an opportunity for organisations to discuss and plan work together. 27 September. Register here
Are you an organisation delivering services that support health, care or well-being in City and Hackney? Join HCVS for a coffee and networking morning. 9:30-11:30am on Friday 29th September 9:30-11:30am. […]
Bid Writing and Financial Planning This half-day training aims to increase the skills and knowledge needed to write a funding proposal and set a budget. During the session you will […]
VCS Children and Families Forum Join us for the next Children and Families Forum, which takes place in-person at the Hackney CVS office. 3 October. Register here
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 […]
Join Hackney CVS for an informal but informative coffee morning in the City on Tuesday 10th October 9:30-11:30am at Portsoken Community Centre. It’s an opportunity for local organisations and community groups to […]
On 18 October we invite the VCS, statutory partners and funders to experience our exhibition and to learn about some of the work we are undertaking on EDI and Anti-Racism.The […]
In this interactive workshop Hackney VCS and statutory partners will come together to be inspired and open their minds about what commissioning and health could look like in our communities […]
This free introductory half-day session will help you to understand what the term 'domestic violence' means, the different types of abuse and what to do if you spot the signs […]
Our quarterly forum brings together residents, health practitioners, VCS organisations, and councillors to discuss health priorities and needs of the local area. 31 October. Read more
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 […]
Register for the next Neighbourhood Forum for Hackney Marshes. The event at the Sanctuary Meeting Room will discuss the barriers to health services faced by Global Majority residents. 7 November. Book here
In this workshop we will start delivering the agreed commissioning model and will focus on a nominated health inequality. If you have any questions or for further information email Peter. […]
Join Hackney CVS for an informal but informative coffee morning in the City on Tuesday 14th November 9:30-11:30am at Portsoken Community Centre. It’s an opportunity for local organisations and community groups […]
Our Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) provides a forum for Hackney and City of London for anyone who has an interest in the provision of mental health services. If […]
You are invited to attend our LGBTQIA+ SIG Meeting on Thursday 7th December 2023 from 3pm-4.30pm. Please register your interest by 4 December so we can make the necessary arrangements […]
Our quarterly forum brings together residents, health practitioners, councillors and the voluntary and community sector to discuss the health priorities and needs of the local area. The theme for the […]
Are you an organisation delivering services that support health, care or wellbeing in City and Hackney? Join us for a coffee and networking morning 9:30-11:30am on Wednesday 29th November! For […]
Our quarterly forum brings together health practitioners, VCS organisations, residents and councillors to discuss the health priorities and needs of the local area. 30 November. Read more
Woodberry Wetlands Neighbourhood Forum The theme of the next Woodberry Wetlands Forum is a wellbeing day for asylum seekers.The forum is at the Redmond Community Centre, Kaylani Avenue, N4 2HF. Book […]
In this workshop, we will continue delivering the commissioning model that we have agreed, focusing on a nominated health inequality. The session could include hearing from community groups delivering in […]
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 […]
Join Hackney CVS for an informal but informative coffee morning in the City on Tuesday 12th December 9:30-11:30am at Portsoken Community Centre. It’s an opportunity for local organisations and community groups […]
Hackney Advice Forum The Hackney Advice Forum (HAF) provides independent advice agencies a space to improve the quality, level and co-ordination of their services. 12 December. Read more
This half-day online session will help participants understand what 'domestic violence' means, the different types of abuse, and what to do if you spot the signs of abuse. 14 December. Register […]
Join the next Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum to find out more about the work taking place in the Neighbourhood. The forum takes place at Gascoyne 1 Community Centre. 9 […]
Hackney CVS is hosting a Meet the Funder session with the Clothworkers' Foundation. The event is aimed at voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations, particularly those that are interested in […]
Our Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) provides a forum for anyone in Hackney and the City of London who has an interest in the provision of mental health services. […]
Have you attended a Hackney CVS specialist interest group, forum or assembly? Want to help us to support charities to address health inequalities? Join us for this in-person communications workshop. […]
Join us at Hackney CVS for our quarterly forum, where organisations that work with Refugees and Migrants come together to discuss, planning, challenges and ongoing agendas. 31 January. Book here
Our quarterly forum brings together residents, health practitioners, VCS organisations and councillors to discuss the health priorities and needs of the local area. 6 February. Register here
Join the next Hackney Marshes Neighbourhood Forum at Hackney School of Food. The Forum theme is: Looking back and moving forward - what have we achieved and what are our […]
Join Hackney CVS for an informal but informative coffee morning in the City on Tuesday 13th February 9:30-11:30am at Portsoken Community Centre. It’s an opportunity for local organisations and community […]
Woodberry Wetlands Neighbourhood Forum Join this quarterly forum, which brings together residents, health practitioners, voluntary and community sector organisations and councillors to discuss the health priorities and needs of the local area. […]
Hackney CVS is hosting the final Sexual Health SIG meeting. This SIG meeting is for any members in City and Hackney organisations working in sexual health. 6 March. Book a place
Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum Join the Springfield Park Forum. The forum theme is: Looking back and moving forward - what have we achieved and what are our future priorities? This takes […]
Are you an organisation delivering services that support health, care or wellbeing? Join us for a coffee and networking morning. Following feedback from our members, we are now holding quarterly […]
Join us at Hackney CVS where we will be celebrating women's achievements and reinforcing a commitment to women's equality. Join us at 12.30pm for the welcome lunch, followed by an […]
Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum This forum theme is: Looking back and moving forward - what have we achieved and what are our future priorities? The forum takes place at The Old […]
Join the Hackney Downs Neighbourhood Forum to discuss the health and wellbeing needs of the local area. 18 March. Read more
Register Now VCS Children and Families Forum (Online Meeting via MS Teams) This quarterly forum meeting brings colleagues from the VCS children and families sector to meet and give updates […]
The Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) provides a forum in Hackney and City for anyone with an interest in mental health services. The meeting will be held on Microsoft […]
Hackney CVS is offering a FREE online Adults Safeguarding Awareness training. This online training will allow delegates to explore and share best practice, in supporting and protecting adults at risk […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 - […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Refugee and migrant organisations are invited to this online event will address housing, hate speech and violence against women and girls. 23 October. Book here
There will be 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 […]
There will be 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 […]
There will be 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 […]
In collaboration with Tottenham Rights, we will host an amazing exhibition, War Inna Babylon. The exhibition includes photography, talks and films looking at Black communities' struggle for truth and rights. […]
Join Hackney CVS and North London Community Fund (NLCF) at this 'meet the funder' event. NLCF provides grants to organisations running waste prevention projects. 7 November. Register here
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]