Training and Events

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 […]

Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum

Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum   Join the next Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum when they will discuss: Ageing Well in Well Street Common Neighbourhood. 4 July. Read more

Hackney Downs Neighbourhood Forum meeting

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

Hackney CVS community awards evening

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. […]

Sexual Health SIG Meeting

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 […]

Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum

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 […]

London Fields Neighbourhood Forum

Halkevi Centre 31-33 Dalston Lane London, E8 3DF

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 […]

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 […]

Mental Health Special Interest Group meeting

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

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

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 […]

Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum

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

Hackney CVS Coffee and Networking Morning

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

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

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

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 […]

City of London Coffee and Networking Morning

Portsoken Community Centre 20 Little Somerset Street, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

Black History Season Open Afternoon at Hackney CVS

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 […]

Anti-racist commissioning blue-sky thinking workshop

Core Clapton 161 Northwold Road, London

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 […]

Introduction to domestic abuse awareness training

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 […]

Sexual Health SIG Meeting

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 […]

Hackney Marshes Neighbourhood Forum meeting

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

Anti-racist commissioning – workshop 1

Tomlinson Centre Queensbridge Rd, London

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. […]

City of London Coffee and Networking Morning

Portsoken Community Centre 20 Little Somerset Street, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

Mental Health SIG meeting

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 […]

LGBTQIA+ SIG Meeting

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 […]

London Fields Neighbourhood Forum

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 […]

Hackney CVS coffee and networking morning

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 […]

Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum

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

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 […]

Anti-racist commissioning workshop 2

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 […]

City of London Coffee and Networking Morning

Portsoken Community Centre 20 Little Somerset Street, London, United Kingdom

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

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

Introduction to domestic abuse awareness

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 […]

Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum Meeting

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 […]

Meet the funder

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 […]

Mental Health SIG meeting

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. […]

VCS Enabler 2.0 Communications workshop

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. […]

Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum 

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

Shoreditch Park and City Neighbourhood Forum

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

Hackney Marshes Neighbourhood Forum

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 […]

City of London Coffee and Networking Morning

Portsoken Community Centre 20 Little Somerset Street, London, United Kingdom

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

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. […]

Sexual Health Special Interest Group meeting

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

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 […]

Coffee and networking morning

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 […]

International Women’s Day at Hackney CVS

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

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 […]

Hackney Downs Neighbourhood Forum

Join the Hackney Downs Neighbourhood Forum to discuss the health and wellbeing needs of the local area. 18 March. Read more

VCS Children and Families Forum

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 […]

Mental Health SIG meeting

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 […]

Free Adults Safeguarding Awareness Training – online

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 effective meetings – free

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

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

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

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 […]

Mental Health Strategic Group

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 […]

Meet the Funder: City Bridge Foundation

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 […]

City of London Coffee and Networking Morning

Portsoken Community Centre 20 Little Somerset Street, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum

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

City and Hackney Fundraising Day 

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

Hackney CVS coffee and networking morning

Hackney CVS The Adiaha Antigha Centre, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

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. Book here  https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=1168&reset=1

Introduction to project management

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

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

AI for Good: Technology to Empower the VCS

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 […]

City and Hackney Togetherness Conference

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

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

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

Community Awards 2024

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

Monitoring and Evaluation Framework

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

Mental Health Strategic Group 

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 […]

Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum

This forum brings together refugee and migrant community groups for collaborative and partnership working. 22 July. Register here

City of London Coffee and Networking Morning

Portsoken Community Centre 20 Little Somerset Street, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

Chairing effective meetings

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. […]

VCS Children and Families Forum

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  

Bid writing and financial planning

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 […]

Fostering good governance for your organisation

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 […]

Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum

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

Cost of Living ‘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 complete the application […]

Cost of Living ‘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 complete the application […]

Cost of Living ‘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 complete the application […]

Black History Season event at Hackney CVS

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. […]

Meet the Funder: North London Community Fund

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 Morning

Portsoken Community Centre 20 Little Somerset Street, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

Introduction to project management

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

Meet the Funder – Sport England

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

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