Training and Events

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

Introduction to domestic abuse awareness training

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 […]

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