Learn new skills playing games from around the world, plus classics like backgammon and giant chess. For ages 8+ 11th, 18th and 25th August http://www.hackney.gov.uk/dalston-square
Frontline are delighted to invite you to our London career changer networking evening. The Frontline Leadership Development Programme offers individuals the opportunity to transform the lives of vulnerable children, training […]
A Celebration of Art and Creativity in a Mad World - Your brutality is against the rules of Humanity. Do join us as we launch our charity Nomad – Nations […]
Boost your confidence and realise that skills and personal qualities count! Contact: Maxine Collins, maxinec@hcvs.org.uk Telephone: 020 7923 1962
Discover what an interpreter in the community does; how to provide valuable help to people who have difficulty in accessing help and advice. The Community Interpreting Pathway provides a range […]
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 […]
Join us as the procession dances its way along Queensbridge Road, Richmond Road, Mare Street, Amhurst Road and Dalston Lane between 1.30-5pm. As well as the procession, there's: a pop-up play […]
Thousands of new/secondhand books, all £1 each. 'As new' books donated by publishers/publications and good quality second-hand bargains from our bookshops. All topics - fiction/non-fiction, including lots of foreign language […]
These free sessions will help you with your CV, job search, filling in application forms, applying for jobs more effectively and interview preparation. Your tutor will support you with setting […]
Are you a frontline worker that offers regular advice and support to children and young people in Hackney? Frontline staff and volunteers - Would you like to improve your practitioner […]
A weekend of fun for all the family featuring a street food court with a variety of ready to eat offers and speciality drinks, groceries, a live music stage, bar […]
The London Festival of Choice aims to raise awareness of threats to reproductive rights and the plight of those in countries around the world who do not have access to safe […]
Show off your baking, preserving and horticultural skills and enjoy: live music – raffle – home-made jam and honey for sale – games for all – freshly-pressed apple juice – […]
DIY Art Market is back in Hackney, as part of London Design Festival. D.I.Y. Art Market, brings together a community of creatives and provides visitors the opportunity to discover and […]
A competition of home-grown flowers, vegetables, fruit, baked goods, jams and crafts, with entry open to everyone. Stalls include baked goods, tombola, books/CDs/DVDs, plants, teas and cakes, children's games and […]
A wellbeing and employability course for Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic women who are not working or in education. Contact us: learn@peterbedford.org.uk or call 0203 815 4100
Do you need to build skills in your organisation for change management; organisational development; team building or coaching? Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a recognised technique that builds on an organisations […]
Do you need to build skills in your organisation for change management; organisational development; teambuilding or coaching? Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a recognised technique that builds on an organisations or […]
Create your Future. Come along to this fun session and meet like-minded BAME women who are thinking of returning to work. To book your place email maxinec@hcvs.org.uk or call 020 7923 […]
This practical, accessible and fun course is ideal for those new to playwork. The course will cover Play Way Level 2 Certificate in Playwork, Paediatric First Aid Certificate and Safeguarding. […]
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 […]
This ½-day workshop is open to staff from statutory and non-statutory agencies from across the CHSAB partnership and to those working with adults with care and support needs in the […]
We have plenty of Cook and Eat courses taking place across Hackney and they're all completely FREE. Come and join us in your local area! Every Tuesday 4pm-6pm, 3rd October […]
Our courses are fun and friendly and you will learn how to prepare fresh, seasonal ingredients and make nutritious, satisfying and delicious meals with your neighbours. Every Wednesday 4 October […]
A festival of food, workshops, performances, arts and crafts, massage and more. Join us at Centre 151 for our Wellbeing Day and get a free taster of our many activities […]
Come along to this fun session and meet like-minded BAME women who are thinking of returning to work 11.00am – 12.30pm: Explore Your Career Options and Professional Development […]
Our courses are fun and friendly and you will learn how to prepare fresh, seasonal ingredients and make nutritious, satisfying and delicious meals with your family and neighbours. Every Thursday […]
This is an event for young people from Hackney aged between 15-19 years, who are interested in getting into the media industry. We will have an exciting variety of industry […]
This practical workshop aims to provide an understanding of Data Protection Principles and Data Sharing Protocols. This includes how it is applied in practice and its importance for organisations holding […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Tuesday 24 – Friday 27 October 2017, 10.30am - 12.30pm and 2 - 4pm. Free Creative workshops exploring how we make, keep and spend our time at home. New! Fun […]
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 […]
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
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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? […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Speak out about Housing & Health - Impact on Parents and Young People session RSVP Thu 08/02/2018 12:30-15:30 Pembury Community Centre Atkins Square, Dalston Lane, London E8 1HL (Station: Hackney […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
St Mary's Secret Garden will be running a Come Gardening course for people with learning disabilities. Read more here.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do you want a better understanding of your charity accounts and reporting? Do you need to update your knowledge of charity finance? Whether you’re a trustee or a finance officer, […]
Connect Hackney is inviting organisations from across the borough who work with older people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities to join us for a special event to […]
We're Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest and we want you to join us and take a pause from busy, city life in the idyllic Dalston Eastern Curve […]
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 […]
Das Brass get a crowd dancing and boogieing all night, whether it's to The White Stripe's Seven Nation Army or a funked up snippet of the Countdown theme. Craft and […]
Challenge yourself whilst raising money for one of the charities on May 20th, 2018. This flat and fast route through Hackney is perfect for beginners and serious runners alike, and […]
Dementia Action Week - 21 - 25 May 2018 A week of events and activities in Hackney for people living with dementia, their families and friends. #dementiafriendlyhackney From Monday 21st […]
We will be joined by London Community Foundation and Trust for London for an interactive session on their funding priorities and support available for voluntary and community groups. The London […]
This is a free entry event for the community with a creative flair. There will be decorative items from local businesses, designers, artist and craft makers. Browse through the variety […]
Do you want to know how to carry out a risk assessment? Do you have responsibility for managing health and safety? This 3-hour basic risk assessment training could be what […]
To celebrate National Swift Week, come on a fascinating guided walk visiting some of the summer haunts of Hackney's swifts. See their acrobatics and listen to their 'screaming parties'. Suggested […]
Hackney Advice Forum welcomes anyone who works in the advice field in Hackney to attend their next meeting on 26 June at Hackney CVS, starting at 10am.
There is currently a gap in the connectivity of the East London Patient Record System where the voluntary sector is concerned. This is because there is no mechanism for enabling […]
This course is designed for anyone who needs to or would like to become an accredited emergency first aider in the workplace in accordance with the Health and Safety (First […]
This intensive workshop aims to provide you with in-depth knowledge on how to be GDPR compliant. This includes how it should be applied in practice and the importance for data controllers and […]
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 […]
Children and Family Sector Meeting- It's time to Refresh Forum | Hackney CVS The Children and Young peoples Provider Forum brings together charitable organisations that support local children and families. […]
Peer support long term health conditions grants round 5 is open Peer support long term conditions grants round 5 is open to community organisations, registered charities, registered CIC’s and social […]
Learn about the role that family, friends and neighbours may have been able to play to protect children and adults with special needs and parents that do not speak English […]
Safeguarding children and young people is everybody’s responsibility but sometimes, despite the involvement of many services, children come to harm. Sharing lessons from Child Safeguarding Reviews provides an opportunity reflect, […]
Writing a funding bid is a time-consuming business and, with more organisations chasing shrinking sources of support, it’s important to get it right first time. This interactive workshop will: Provide […]
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 […]
Hackney CVS is working in partnership with Hackney Council to deliver a workshop on 'How to Apply' to Hackney Main Grants which have seen a number of changes to the […]
St Joseph’s Hospice will host the Humans of the Hospice book and exhibition launch as well as a volunteer recruitment fair to promote their people facing roles. The event will be on 18 July, […]
As part of our Pro Tech Young Women’s project young women aged 13 to 21 and mums and dads are invited to attend our tips and taster session. Find out […]
Join Sustainable Hackney once again for a SPECIAL film screening event in partnership with La Wayaka Current. La Wayaka Current is a group of artists and creative minds exploring arts, […]
Hackney CVS is working in partnership with Hackney Council to deliver a workshop on 'How to Apply' to Hackney Main Grants which have seen a number of changes to the […]
This training aims to support participants to increase understanding and confidence around LGBTQ terminology, definitions and experience. The course will address homophobia, biphobia and transphobia and support workers to develop […]
Come and bag a bargain and have some fun. Barbecue, home-made cakes and refreshments on sale. Age group: All ages. Northwold Estate, 131 Upper Clapton Road, Hackney, London E5 9SA. […]
Join us for a hands-on session where we will be showing you how to make your own herbal goodies. The workshop will guide you through the basics of how we […]
Brook invites you to free training sessions at Positive East. They will help professionals expand their knowledge of sexual health and ways of supporting young people. Introduction to Sexual Health and Condom Distribution Training, 21 […]
This is a free entry event for the community. The holiday summer break is coming to an end. Come, have fun and celebrate the last few days of this holiday […]
Hackney's oldest building will be open to the public. Discover the history of the building and climb the 135 stairs for the best view of Hackney. Disabled access to ground […]
Just got your results and unsure about what to do next? Young Hackney have got you covered… Next Steps Careers Festival is an event focused on helping you work out […]
Music lovers, rejoice - Hackney Record Fair returns Sunday 2 September to the newly refurbished Hackney Arts Centre for a day of vinyl heaven. Over 30 tables, including indie record […]
East End Community Foundation's next grant workshop is taking place on Tuesday 4 September. Join them if you would like to hear more about tips to make your applications stand out, and meet […]
Come to meet with health leaders and hear more about health and care projects. Read more
Hackney CVS is working in partnership with Hackney Council to deliver a workshop on 'How to Apply' to Hackney Main Grants which have seen a number of changes to the […]
Feathers, glitz and fabulous dance routines are set to return to the borough’s streets on Sunday 9 September with the return of the Hackney Carnival. Hundreds of performers will take […]
This interactive workshop will provide you with the key ingredients for a successful funding application. Date: 11 September Time: 1.00pm- 2.30pm For further information or to book click here
Come to the meeting on 13 September and find out where you can get support when you need it. Read more
9 out of 10 people survive early stage bowel cancer if spotted early. Join us to learn more about how bowel cancer develops, the stages of development, signs, symptoms, how […]
PQASSO or Practical Quality Assurance System for Small Organisations is a performance evaluation system and quality mark for charitable organizations in the UK. This nationally recognised award offers both users […]
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has now come into effect and most organisations in all sectors will need to make some changes in order to comply. This intensive workshop […]
Whilst Ageing is not strictly a condition to be diagnosed, it can have a profound effect upon autistics. This 1-day course has been commissioned to support the Autism Dual Diagnosis […]
Do you need help but fear you will lose your children? Do you know how and where to get the right support? Some parents fear that if social workers, teachers, […]
This training will explore what ‘Good Governance’ is and how it can successfully be implemented in voluntary and community sector organisations. Date: 24 September 2018 Time: 2.00pm- 4.00pm For further information or to book click […]
Would you like to see more parents equipped to address the trend of violence visible from child to adulthood? Are you a community organiser or champion ready to skill up […]
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 […]
Are you under pressure in your relationship? Do you understand real intimacy in relationships? Are you in control of your online relationships? As part of our Pro Tech Young Women’s […]
Parents and advocates are invited to outline any identified barriers to children and young people’s progress and also share what is working well. Parents will have the opportunity to: a) […]
Buy unique affordable artworks direct from a diverse community of artists from a wide range of artistic backgrounds, that includes established illustrators, designers, independent publishers, ceramicists, all exhibiting alongside their […]
#ForgottenFigures is Black SuperSheroes second major exhibition for Black History Month celebrating historical Black women in Britain from 1300 - Present. This art exhibition is the first of its kind […]
Childhood Obesity is a growing issue in Hackney. This session will bring together VCS organisations that have an interest in talking obesity and influencing policies. It will also echo good […]
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 […]
King's College London is inviting adults over the age 65 to the workshop 'Living well over 65'. Date: 5 October. Read more
Hackney Council's Public Health team and the City and Hackney Clinicial Commissioning Group (CCG) have joined forces again to offer an exciting grants fund for projects improving the health and […]
We are lucky to be joined by City and Hackney Healthier Fund, East End Community Foundation and Lloyds Foundation for an interactive session on their funding priorities and support available […]
This Emergency First Aid at Work course is designed for anyone who needs to or would like to become an accredited emergency first aider in the workplace in accordance with […]
Although women make up 70% of the charity sector workforce, they make up less than half the senior managers and only a third of CEOs. This conference will highlight issues […]
This is a two day training course, on 23 and 24 October, running from 10am-5pm on both days. AIM: At the end of the training participants will have an increased […]
Stoke Newington Methodist Church 106A Stoke Newington High Street, London N16 7NY Free Entry This event is open to the community, to come together, to learn and celebrate black history. […]
Connect Hackney is holding an event on the importance of social relationships in later life, featuring speakers from The Campaign to End Loneliness, Shift Design, local community projects and older […]
