Training and Events

Suicide Awareness Training

Maytree invites you to a free half day Suicide Awareness Training for professionals. The interactive and extensive training includes case studies, videos and group discussion.

Influencing Change, a five-day training programme

Sheila McKechnie Foundation invites you to Influencing Change, a five-day training programme for campaigners. Dates: 22, 23 January, 25, 26 February and 26 March. Deadline for applications: 3 December. Read more

New Year, New You! Volunteer Fair

CLR James Library, E8 3BQ

The new year is a time to think about making positive changes, and volunteering is a great way to start. Meet inspiring local charities looking for friendly residents to give […]

Scared To Dance

Scared To Dance + For The Rabbits present: Gold Baby + Cat Apostrophe Gold Baby's sound is one that fuses slacker-rock; jangling guitar lines and tight rhythms create a base […]

Hackney Wick Business Forum

The forum is run by Hackney Council for local businesses, entrepreneurs or those about to set up their business. It's a great chance to meet your business neighbours and hear […]

Let’s talk about stroke

Have you or a family member been affected by a stroke? Have you ever cared for someone with a stroke? Would you like to improve local community stroke support and […]

Hackney Fostering Information Session

Being a foster carer plays a hugely important role for a child in care. You will be supporting them with school and medical appointments, encouraging positive activities, overcoming emotional or […]

Self neglect and hoarding training

This 1-day course is a follow-up to the half-day workshops that presented summaries of the research evidence on working with adults who self-neglect. It will provide a refresh on the […]

A Valentine’s gift day & Craft fair

A free entry event for the community. There will be decorative items from local businesses, designers, artists and craft makers. Browse through the variety of stalls to select gifts for […]

UnLtd – Do It Awards information event

Be part of East End Connect and receive an award of up to £5000 + a year of support to help launch your social enterprise! What is this event? An […]

Hackney Rough Sleepers Summit

Hackney Council and the Hackney Homelessness Prevention Partnership will host the annual Rough Sleepers Summit on Friday, 22 February. The event will bring together organisations from across Hackney to hear and discuss local and national issues […]

Health and Social Care Forum

The Health and Social Care Forum invites you to a meeting on the neighbourhood's workstream. Date: 5 March. Read more

Mental Health and Wellbeing workshop

Woodberry Down residents are invited to a series of health and wellbeing workshops at the Redmond Community centre: Mental Health and Wellbeing workshop on 6 March, Children, Young people, Adult and Disability workshop on 13 March […]

LGBTQ terminology, definitions and experience

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 […]

Children, Young people, Adult and Disability workshop

Woodberry Down residents are invited to a series of health and wellbeing workshops at the Redmond Community centre: Mental Health and Wellbeing workshop on 6 March, Children, Young people, Adult and Disability workshop on 13 March […]

5 week Self-defence course

Free 5 week Self-defence course. The course is focused on increasing the self-esteem and confidence of women and girls in Hackney. It starts on 14 March. Read more

Community Capacity Assets workshop

Woodberry Down residents are invited to a series of health and wellbeing workshops at the Redmond Community centre: Mental Health and Wellbeing workshop on 6 March, Children, Young people, Adult and Disability workshop on 13 March […]

‘Freedom Song’

'Freedom Song’ at Hackney Empire on 24 March, 6pm. Three local community choirs, led by Harvey Brough, will tell the remarkable story of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, a group of […]

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