Training and Events

Hackney Advice Forum

The next Hackney Advice Forum will be held on Microsoft Teams. If you wish to find out more or would like to deliver a presentation at the meeting, please email shamima@hcvs.org.uk. […]

Children and Families Forum meeting 

Children and Families Forum meeting  Hackney CVS will be hosting the next Children and Families Forum Meeting on 28 September at 10:30am on Zoom. A draft agenda will be shared soon. […]

Evaluating outcomes and impact

Register Now As access to funding pots become harder, being able to demonstrate the need for your project has never been more important. This training session will introduce you to […]

Well Street Common Neighbourhood Community fun day

Well Street Common Neighbourhood Community fun day The Well Street Common Neighbourhood is holding a community fun day. 2 October, 1.00pm to 5.00pm at Frampton Park, Baptist Church, Frampton Park Road, E9 […]

VCS Assembly

Sign up for our VCS Assembly on 6 October, from 11am to 2pm Click here: https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=947

Neighbourhoods Conversation: London Fields

Register Now Neighbourhood Conversations are part of wider change underway to improve the health of local people through strengthened systems of local collaboration between NHS, Council and the voluntary and […]

Project management for the charity sector

This course will provide those tasked with executing or managing projects with practical tools and principles needed to make a project a success. The course will cover • Writing the […]

Neighbourhoods Conversation: Springfield Park

Neighbourhoods Conversation: Springfield Park Register Now Neighbourhood Conversations are part of wider change underway to improve the health of local people through strengthened systems of local collaboration between NHS, Council […]

Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) Meeting

SIG meeting. Agenda currently being drafted - if anyone wishes to present please email shamima@hcvs.org.uk Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88016553824 Meeting ID: 880 1655 3824 Passcode: 283749 26 October 2021 at […]

How to set up a free website using ‘Voice’

Are you looking for a free website platform and hosting? If you are a charity or community group - this course is for you! The E-voice web building platform offers […]

Woodberry Wetlands: Neighbourhood Conversation

Join your local Neighbourhood Conversation to make connections and find out what’s going on locally, to share your insights, expertise and to learn from others. Neighbourhood Conversations are coming up […]

Clissold Park: Neighbourhood Conversation

Join your local Neighbourhood Conversation to make connections and find out what’s going on locally, to share your insights, expertise and to learn from others. Neighbourhood Conversations are coming up […]

Sexual Health SIG Meeting

Register Now Agenda in process Zoom Login Details: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85927809736 Meeting ID: 859 2780 9736 Passcode: 710009      

Hackney Downs: Neighbourhood Conversation

Join your local Neighbourhood Conversation to make connections and find out what’s going on locally, to share your insights, expertise and to learn from others. Neighbourhood Conversations are coming up […]

Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) Meeting

Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting Monday 29th November, 11am-12.30pm Register Now Agenda- being revised. If you wish to present please email shamima@hcvs.org.uk Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81872992754 Meeting ID: 818 7299 […]

Creating a Fundraising Strategy

Creating a Fundraising Strategy Register Now Having a clear fundraising strategy is essential to keep your organisation or department on track with its fundraising goals and to get the best […]

Hackney Marshes: Neighbourhood Conversation

Join your local Neighbourhood Conversation to make connections and find out what’s going on locally, to share your insights, expertise and to learn from others. Neighbourhood Conversations are coming up […]

Learning Disabilities SIG Meeting

Learning Disabilities Special Interest Group Meeting- Tuesday 7th December 2021, 11am-12.30pm Register Now Agenda currently being drafted Zoom Login Details- No passcode required: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83979113633

Hackney Advice Forum

Hackney Advice Forum Network Meeting Our Hackney Advice Forum Network Meeting is for anyone providing advice services in Hackney and the City. The idea of this meeting is for members […]

Writing a charitable fundraising application

This introductory course to fundraising will help those who are new to fundraising and have little experience or confidence in writing fundraising applications. This training session will provide you with […]

Leadership and Motivation Skills

Leadership and Motivation Skills Register Now Starting, building, or leading any organisation can be lonely and stressful. This workshop uses methods and tools that will show you how to motivate […]

VCS Assembly

Sign up for our VCS Assembly on 26 January, from 10am https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=988  

Mental Health First Aid Half Day Course

MHFA Mental Health Aware- Training This introductory training course will teach people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid […]

Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) Meeting

Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting   Mental Health SIG meeting Monday 7 February 2022 11am-12.30pm Click here to book https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=986&reset=1  

Learning Disabilities SIG Meeting

Learning Disabilities Special Interest Group Meeting- Learning Disabilities SIG meeting Tuesday 8 February 2022 11am-12.30pm Click here to book https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=989&reset=1

LGBTQI+ Meeting

LGBTQI+ SIG meeting Wednesday 9 February 2022 3pm-4.30pm Click here to book https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=991&reset=1

Sexual Health SIG Meeting

Sexual Health SIG meeting Tuesday 15 February 2022 11am-12.30pm Click here to book https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=937&reset=1

Hackney Advice Forum

Hackney Advice Forum Network Meeting Our Hackney Advice Forum Network Meeting is for anyone providing advice services in Hackney and the City. The idea of this meeting is for members […]

Meet the funder

Meet the Funder: Hackney Community Fund . Hackney CVS is holding a Meet the Funder event with Hackney council to discuss the Hackney Community Fund.This is a new initiative using […]

Welcome to City and Hackney Neighbourhoods event

Join us at the Welcome to City and Hackney Neighbourhoods online event on Wednesday 23 March from 11am to 1.30pm. https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1014  

LGBTQ+ SIG

LGBTQ+ Special Interest Group (SIG) meetingThe LGBTQ+ Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting provides a forum for anyone in City and Hackney who has an interest in LGBTQ+ service provision.13 April. Register here

VCS Children and Families Forum

The VCS Children and Families Forum Meeting takes place on 20 April 2022 from 2 to 4pm. The forum is scheduled to take place in-person at Hackney CVS’s conference room […]

Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting

Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) meetingThe Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) is a forum for anyone with an interest in the provision of mental health services in Hackney and […]

Writing a charitable fundraising application

This introductory course to fundraising will help those who are new to fundraising and have little experience or confidence in writing fundraising applications. This training session will provide you with […]

Creating a Fundraising Strategy

Having a clear fundraising strategy is essential to keep your organisation or department on track with its fundraising goals and to get the best returns from your time, effort and […]

Learning Disabilities SIG Meeting

Learning Disabilities SIG Meeting- Tuesday 10th May 2022, 11am-12.30pm The Learning Disabilities SIG provides a forum in Hackney and City for anyone who has an interest in the provision of […]

Business Planning for charities

Robust business planning is vital for voluntary organisations in the current climate, to ensure that trustees and staff have a clear and shared picture of future plans and possible scenarios. […]

How to Effectively Measure Impact

How to Effectively Measure Impact - Doing evaluation in the real world This second session of the three-part training course is about putting basic evaluation principles into practice. We’ll explore […]

Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting

Mental Health Special Interest Group meeting  The Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) provides a forum in Hackney and City for anyone with an interest in the provision of mental […]

Emergency First Aid at Work

Emergency First Aid at Work This Emergency First Aid at Work course is designed for anyone who needs to become an accredited emergency first aider in the workplace in accordance […]

Safeguarding adults awareness training 

Safeguarding adults awareness training  July 4th, 2022 9:30 AM through  1:00 PM This training will enable participants to explore why some adults become at risk of abuse and what human rights […]

Mental Health Special Interest Group 

Mental Health Special Interest Group  Our next Mental Health SIG will look at issues affecting the mental health sector, including the Mental Health Act reforms and updates from local organisations. 4 […]

How to effectively measure impact

How to Effectively Measure Impact- Doing evaluation in the real world Register Now This second session of the three part training course is about putting basic evaluation principles into practice. […]

Supported Employment Network re-launch event

Supported Employment Network re-launch event Join us for the Supported Employment Network re-launch event. At the event we will have some keynote speakers on the day to share insights about City […]

VCS Assembly 4: Anti-racist commissioning

Halkevi Turkish and Kurdish Community Centre 31-33 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

VCS Assembly: Anti-racist commissioning in City and Hackney: developing community principles Are you interested in developing anti-racist commissioning principles for City and Hackney? Book here The City and Hackney Voluntary […]

Health and Social Care Forum (HSCF)

Join us at the Health and Social Care Forum (HSCF) on 19 July. At this forum we will ask the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in City and Hackney how they would […]

Fire Marshal training

Our Fire Marshal training course is delivered by professional firefighters and is for anyone wishing to obtain the skills, knowledge and confidence to monitor and control fire safety in any workplace environment. 26 July […]

Sexual Health Special Interest Group meeting

Sexual Health Special Interest Group meeting Our Sexual Health Special Interest Group (SIG) is for any members working in organisations working in sexual health. The meeting, held on Teams, will […]

LGBTQI+ SIG meeting

LGBTQI+ Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting  Our LGBTQI+ SIG meeting offers a forum for anyone in Hackney and City who has an interest in LGBTQI+ provision. 10 August. Register here

Mental health SIG

Mental Health Special Interest Group meeting Our Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) provides a forum in Hackney and City for anyone who has an interest in the provision of […]

What’s Next for the VCS in Neighbourhoods?

Register Now The Hackney and City VCS Neighbourhoods programme is about building local forums where our organisations can come together on an equal footing with residents, our local authorities and primary […]

Rainbow Grow’s open day at Hackney CVS

Rainbow Grow's open day at Hackney CVS Join Rainbow Grow at their open day at Hackney CVS's garden at the Adiaha Antigha Centre, 24-30 Dalston Lane. See how they have transformed our […]

Supported Employment Network

Supported Employment Network The next Supported Employment Network Meeting will include keynote speakers to share insights into the current picture of City and Hackney supported employment. 21 September. Read more

Zumba sessions at Hackney CVS

Zumba sessions at Hackney CVS's conference room Join us for Zumba with Carol at the Conference Room at Hackney CVS. This subsidised class takes place every Wednesday at 5pm until […]

Securing funding

  Securing funding: The dos and don'ts of writing a fundraising application   This online training session will provide you with the basics in writing fundraising applications. It is perfect for […]

How to create project budgets and understand unit costing

Join us online for this beginners' budgeting session. The session will help you master the basics of creating a project budget for funding applications. 29 September, 11am-12.30pm. Read more and book […]

Coffee morning and networking at Hackney CVS 

Do you work for an organisation delivering services that support health, care or wellbeing in City and Hackney? Join us for a coffee and networking morning! The aim of this […]

Sexual Health SIG Meeting 

Sexual Health SIG Meeting 6 October at 11am-12.30pm Register Now Our Sexual Health SIG group is for any members working in organisation in relation to sexual health. The idea of […]

Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum

Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum  We are pleased to invite your for our October Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum meeting, in person at Hackney CVS. We welcome you to share […]

Learning Disabilities SIG meeting

Learning Disabilities SIG Meeting The Learning Disabilities Special Interest Group (The Group) exists to provide a forum in the London Borough of Hackney, and City of London, for anyone who […]

Join us at our anniversary and awards event

We have rescheduled our 25-year anniversary and awards evening to Monday 17 October, from 5.30pm at the Halkevi Centre on Dalston Lane. The Halkevi venue is accessible by lift. Register here […]

Health and Social Care Forum

The Health and Social Care Forum (HSCF) is a network of voluntary and community sector groups with an interest in health and social care. The network is open to any […]

Meet the Funder – Groundwork London

Meet the Funder - Groundwork London Join Hackney CVS for a Meet the Funder with Groundwork London. There will be an opportunity to hear from Groundwork London about their funding. This […]

Safeguarding awareness training

Hackney CVS is holding free Safeguarding Adults awareness training, both in-person and online. Safeguarding Adults - 22 November at Hackney CVS office. Register here

Neighbourhood Forum – Hackney Downs

Neighbourhood Forum meetings Neighbourhood Forum meetings are an opportunity for voluntary and community sector organisations in that Neighbourhood to come together with public sector and residents. Hackney Downs - 22 November […]

Leaders Networking Forum

Sector leaders are being encouraged to join the East London Business Alliance and Hackney CVS at the launch of the Leaders Networking Forum. The aim of the upcoming forum is […]

Safeguarding awareness training

Safeguarding awareness training Hackney CVS is holding free Safeguarding Adults awareness training, both in-person and online. Safeguarding Adults - 24 November on Zoom. Register here

Neighbourhood Forum – Woodberry Wetlands

Neighbourhood Forum meetings Neighbourhood Forum meetings are an opportunity for voluntary and community sector organisations in that Neighbourhood to come together with public sector and residents. Woodberry Wetlands - 22 November […]

Coffee morning at Hackney CVS

Join Hackney CVS for a monthly coffee and networking morning. Are you an organisation delivering services that support health, care or wellbeing? Join us for an opportunity to network, build partnerships, […]

Neighbourhood Forum – Springfield Park

Neighbourhood Forum meetings Neighbourhood Forum meetings are an opportunity for voluntary and community sector organisations in that Neighbourhood to come together with public sector and residents. Springfield Park - 29 November -10.30am-12pm - […]

Neighbourhood Forum – London Fields

Neighbourhood Forum meetings Neighbourhood Forum meetings are an opportunity for voluntary and community sector organisations in that Neighbourhood to come together with public sector and residents. Hackney Downs - 22 November […]

Hackney Advice Forum Network

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! Hackney […]

Neighbourhood Forum – Hackney Marshes

Neighbourhood Forum meetings Neighbourhood Forum meetings are an opportunity for voluntary and community sector organisations in that Neighbourhood to come together with public sector and residents. Hackney Marshes - 7 December […]

LGBTQIA+ 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! LGBTQIA+ […]

How to apply workshops

How to apply workshops 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 […]

VCS Children and Families Forum

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! VCS […]

Learning Disabilities 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 […]

Neighbourhood Forum – Clissold Park

Neighbourhood Forum meetings Neighbourhood Forum meetings are an opportunity for voluntary and community sector organisations in that Neighbourhood to come together with public sector and residents. Clissold Park - 13 December […]

Sexual Health SIG Meeting

Register Now Our Sexual Health SIG group is for any members working in organisation in relation to sexual health. The idea of us coming together is to see if we […]

How to apply workshops

How to apply workshops 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 […]

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 […]

Mental Health Special Interest Group meeting

Mental Health Special Interest Group meetings Hackney CVS coordinates network and Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings for the voluntary and community sector. Mental health SIG meeting - 18 January - Book here

Hackney CVS Coffee and Networking Morning

Hackney CVS Coffee Morning Invite Are you an organisation delivering services that support health, care or well-being in City and Hackney? Join us for a coffee and networking morning. 9:30-11:30 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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  

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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