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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Trustees of Hackney charities are invited to an informal evening of networking and learning. Come and hear short presentations on some of the key issues that trustees need to be thinking […]

Back by popular demand… Rainbow Grow will be hosting another FUN(d)raising evening. We will be taking over one of East London’s newest and classiest venues for an evening of fun […]

Event facilitated by RISE Community Action For more information contact: contact@risecommunity.org.uk, tel: 07983124500

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This is a two day training course, running from 10am-4:30pm on both days - 26 and 27 February. At the end of the training participants will have an increased knowledge […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

The Adiaha Antigha Community Achievement Awards are held to celebrate the work and impact of Hackney’s voluntary and community sector. The awards are held in memory of Adiaha Antigha, the […]

You are invited to the Senegalese Independence Day celebration. Come to take part in free activities such as storytelling, dance and music. Date: 7 April. Read more

Hackney Play Association. Free Easter holiday play scheme for children and young people aged 6 - 15. Opening times: Monday 8 - Friday 12 April, 10.30am - 5.30pm; Monday 15 - […]

Hackney Young Futures Commission Launch: Time To Be Heard. Are you aged 10-25 and from Hackney? Hackney Young Futures wants to find out how you view Hackney as a place to live, […]

Join Hackney Museum in celebrating and exploring the power and politics of African and Caribbean style and hair by helping us create a special exhibition for October 2019. Come share […]

Come to a free Community Engagement Event organised by Metropolitan Police in Tower Hamlets to take part in a discussion about anti-social behaviour and drug dealing. Date: 8 May. Read more

An Open Space for a Cross Generation Conversation As part of this year’s Mental Health week male members of the African and Caribbean  community will reflect on health, healing and […]

Group B/C: Domestic Violence & Abuse: Dynamics, Identification & Response. A one day course to encourage reflective practice and analytical thinking around the impact of domestic violence & abuse. Date: 20 May. […]

A town hall is more than just a building: it represents both local government and the community, and provides a public space where the two can meet. Residents and visitors […]

Hackney Advice Forum meets on a quarterly basis. Come along to the next meeting to hear from: - Joanna Blackwood and Poppy Middlemiss from Hackney Council who will present on the Hackney Advice […]

Come along to find out how you can support asylum seekers and refugees in Hackney. The evening will begin with a screening of Child Migrants Welcome?, a short film that […]

Introduction To Sexual Health and Condom Distribution Schemes This is a half day training course, running from 9:30-1:30. After completeing the training, participants will be able to distribute condoms as […]

Women from all walks of life are invited to come along and meet, connect and learn in our next Xenia meetup for women. English language learners and women who are […]

Join Joy Francis founder of Words of Colour for a session about creative entrepreneurship and creative wellbeing, and the importance of positioning, self care and sustainability. Read more

To celebrate Windrush Day Hackney Council is hosting the 'Big Caribbean Tea Party' for Caribbean elders and their families. Enjoy live entertainment, afternoon tea and the chance to learn more […]

Come to the Health and Social Care Forum Meeting to learn more about Integrated Care System, Primary Care Network and Children's Mental Health Strategy. Date: 24 June. Read more

ELBA and Hackney Works invite you to a CV and Interview skills focused employment workshop for Hackney residents seeking career development. CV Surgery Corporate volunteers will support you in small […]

The Council would like to welcome you to the combined launch of its forthcoming Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Grants Programme 2020/21 and the new VCS Strategy. This will be […]

Come to Peace Market, a showcase of young creative businesses, musicians, artists, and entrepreneurs, with the aim of bringing the community together to help young people who are homeless and need […]

Come to Eid Street Party organised by Musallaa an-Noor Mosque to celebrate the Eid festival with your neighbours, faith leaders and the wider community. Read more

When the UK leaves the EU, the commercial environment as we know it will change. This may cause disruption for business, but could equally mean unexpected opportunities. The London Growth […]

We would like to welcome you to the Dalston Business Forum hosted by Hackney Council, this is an informal presentation and networking opportunity and open to all businesses and entrepreneurs […]

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 […]

UK Black Pride returns on Sunday 7 July, 2019 and to mark UK Black Pride’s continued growth, the celebration moves to a larger location: Haggerston Park in east London. The […]

Showcasing Hackney’s young creative enterprise and helping young people affected by homeless, poverty and poor mental health An indoor pop-up in the heart of De Beauvoir’s vibrant community, filled with […]

A town hall is more than just a building: it represents both local government and the community, and provides a public space where the two can meet. Now residents and […]

Hackney Works, Berkeley Homes, and Notting Hill Genesis are Hosting a construction careers and jobs fair in the heart of Woodberry Down. About this Event Come along to access live […]

Hackney Black Women Writers return for the second public showcase of the their work, this time created in response to the Women on Screens exhibition, which chart the history and […]

Come to Hackney CVS Summer Open Day to hear more about our vision and to: - take part in interactive discussion-based workshops; - tell us about your current needs - […]

Join us at our 2019 summer open day. Learn about our work for a FairerHackney. Hear about our projects for migrants and refugees, young people older people. Enjoy our Rainbow […]

Did you know that the average family wastes £800 worth of food every year? This summer Keep Britain Tidy will again be returning to Hackney to host the ‘Waste Less, […]

Creative Mentor Network presents 4 x 5 In partnership with Hackney Council Hosted at We Are Social Research shows that young people who make 4 or more professional connections before […]

The Vegan Village returns with over 50 of London’s hottest vegan traders. Showcasing the best of all things vegan, there will be a wide selection of food available to enjoy, […]

A town hall is more than just a building: it represents both local government and the community, and provides a public space where the two can meet. Now residents and […]

Discover over 50 sustainable fashion vendors at this fun fashion-focused festival at Bohemia Place Markets. Bohemia Place continues its ‘Summer Series’ by bringing some of the most exciting vintage, retro […]

Shoreditch Live will include an art exhibition by local young people, a live music stage featuring young musicians and bands from Hackney, urban graffiti workshops and performances, plus food and […]

At this month's meeting the following exciting projects will be on the agenda: 1. Planting and Rewilding Project on the Canal 2. Zero Waste Week with Hackney Council 3. Collaboration […]

Just received your exam results and unsure about your next move? Come and get some free expert advice and guidance. Read more

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 […]

Are you the manager, owner, or pastoral care lead of a small business or organisation in Hackney? Do you worry that you do not have the knowledge or skills to […]

Come along to the Geffrye Museum for the Youth Voice festival, designed with and for young people! Take part in creative art workshops, work alongside young artists and talk about […]

A monthly drop-in for families, carers and survivors of brain injury where people come together, share experiences and support each other. Runs on the 1st Friday of every month between 2 & 4pm at […]

The Peace Market is a youth-led campaign to help raise awareness and give practical advice about the challenges young homeless people face, how it affects them and the community. This is […]

Hackney Carnival’s getting bigger every year as more and more people come to celebrate the borough’s renowned creativity and diversity. Read more

Join Social Action for Health on 11 September for food, talks and networking at the Brady Centre in Tower Hamlets! Social Action for Health has been working for over 30 […]

The Hackney Sickle Cell Community Forum has been created as part of the Sickle Cell community engagement project in Hackney, to give members of the Sickle Community the opportunity to […]

The Vegan Village returns with over 50 of London’s hottest vegan traders. Showcasing the best of all things vegan, there will be a wide selection of food available to enjoy, […]

Flower and produce show with adults' and kids' competitions for flowers, growing, baking and arts and crafts. Dog show, teas, cakes, raffle, tombola, plant stall, children's activities and greener planet […]

The Well Street Common Neighbourhood Partnership is the coming together of voluntary and community groups, residents and frontline statutory staff working in the Well Street Common Neighbourhood. Building on the […]

Hackney Herbal will have an open garden in Hackney Wick in celebration of Urban Food Fortnight. They will be celebrating the Autumn equinox with nature-based craft activities for all ages […]

Come along and learn repair skills to give new life to items that you would normally throw away and make them useable again. Read more

Organised by Plastic-Free Hackney. The second phase of their canal rewilding project! They will be building raised beds, installing bee boxes and other habitats for other wildlife. Read more

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 […]

The next Stoke Newington Business Forum takes place on 7 October at Clissold House. Read more

Are you learning English? Come and make a friend, practice English, learn new things, and share your culture. Do you speak fluent English? Come and make a friend, practice whatever you want […]

To explore the future of communities, The Young Foundation warmly invites you to join them for an evening of debate, provocation and exhibitions exploring how we can radically re-think how we research in […]

This a free entry event for the community, to come together, to learn and celebrate black history. There will be Businesses, organisations, charities designers and artists, too provide, community information, […]

Hackney Food Poverty Alliance and Hackney Council welcome you to a workshop to develop the Borough’s food poverty action plan. Hackney Food Poverty Alliance brings together 40 community organisations and […]

I am who I say I am The Black experience is portrayed as being one dimensional but what does ‘Black’ even mean? Read more

Voluntary Community Sector Transformation Leadership Group meeting – Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)  The voluntary community and social enterprise transformation leadership group will be consulting with the wider voluntary & community […]

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 […]

The documentary explores the social and historical contexts of clothing and the personal narratives that an item can illustrate. Followed by a Q&A. Read more

The Spirit of London Awards were first staged in 2009 at the Alexandra Palace. In 2010 they were staged at the IndigO2 - 2011 The Royal Albert Hall and in […]

This is a half day training course, running from 9:30-1:30. After completing the training, participants will be able to distribute condoms as part of the Come Correct and The Free Condom Project Schemes. […]

Please bring no more than 10 items of clothing, accessories and/or footwear clean and ready to go on the racks. We accept all shapes and sizes including children's clothing. Read […]

Join the Hackney Social Enterprise Partnership on 21 November for their 3rd annual Social Enterprise Conference! Read more

Mentors and Motivators – Get recognised & qualified for 2020! A 2 Day Course Saturday 23 and Saturday 30 November 2019, 09.45 to 4.30pm Are you ready to take mentoring […]

Tools for the teenage years. A FREE programme for parents and carers to help address challenging and harmful behaviours in adolescence. Sessions are co-led by professionals and by parents who previously […]

With school, college and university students so vulnerable to developing eating disorders, increasing the knowledge of staff, who are well placed to spot the early signs, is essential. Beat on the […]

Power to the people – Can we really influence society? What does it take to change the world for the better? Can we as individuals really make a difference and […]

Come along and learn repair skills to give new life to items that you would normally throw away and make them useable again. Read more

Tools for the teenage years. A FREE programme for parents and carers to help address challenging and harmful behaviours in adolescence. Sessions are co-led by professionals and by parents who previously […]

Wellbeing and mental health focused event in a beautiful bright space in Hoxton. The event will be split in two, talks and lectures in the first part, and workshops in […]

Meet the traders of Ridley Road showing you the market past, present and future. Located opposite Dalston Kingsland station, Ridley Road Market has been serving the local community since the […]

This a free entry community event, to prepare for the coming of Christmas. There will be illustrative art work and decorative items. Browse through the stalls too select perfect gifts, […]

Are you aged between 16-29 and looking for a career in the NHS? Then the Healthcare Horizon pre-employability training programme could be for you. Date: 9 January. Read more

NHS City and Hackney Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is working with City and Hackney residents to find out what they think about GP services. They are particularly keen to hear […]

Come to training sessions organised by Smokefree Hackney. Level 1 or ‘Very Brief Advice’: a 2-hour training that equips healthcare professionals with basic skills/knowledge to offer smokers brief advice and […]

The next Volunteer Fair organised by Volunteer Centre Hackney will be taking place in January 2020, and is a great way for anyone interested in social action or volunteering to […]

Ella Baker School Of Transformative Organising is launching a specific initiative in Hackney called 'Community building/community bridging', designed to bring communities together. The objective is to bring together people from […]

Join us for an inspirational evening as we celebrate both Hackney's young people and the local voluntary and community sector. Gary Francis awards will be given to local young people […]

The CHSCP Conference: Safeguarding and the Digital Thread. The Conference is free to attend for all staff and volunteers working with children and young people in either the City of London and/or […]

Join the world’s largest equity crowdfunding platform to help you build the best crowdfunding campaign possible for your business. Learn how to create a successful crowdfunding campaign, with experts from Crowdcube. […]

Saturday, 07 March 2020 1pm - 5pm We warmly invite families - including those with children with SEND - to drop in for fun, creative activities at Autograph. Gallery 2 […]

Join a new yoga and moving mindfulness classes all for a good cause. All income goes to St Anne’s Hoxton Relief in Need charity providing a soup kitchen, night shelter, […]

Invitation from the City & Hackney neighbourhoods team Shaping a vision for community navigation in City and Hackney. We are bringing together a broad range of stakeholders to shape a […]

WAND UK is inviting you all for the celebration of 'International Women’s Day' which is going to be on Thursday 12 March 2020. There will be Drinks, Canapes, Speeches, awards […]

Making Every Contact Count is a model to help frontline workers to have brief conversations with services users and members of the public about positive changes to health and wellbeing. […]

Join a new yoga and moving mindfulness classes all for a good cause. All income goes to St Anne’s Hoxton Relief in Need charity providing a soup kitchen, night shelter, […]

On 22nd April ELBA are running a webinar on 'The Psychological Impact of Working in Isolation', open to all Hackney-based community organisations. Led by Dr Gwenllian Williams, a doctor of […]

What does voice, rights and choice mean for people at the end of life? A lecture and Q&A with Jonathan Ellis Online via Zoom (they’ll send a link once you […]

The ELBA Toolkit is back and it's now digital. The first webinar will be focussed on the multitude of Covid-19 related emergency fundraising grants. The session will be run by Megan Cannons, L&Q's Impact […]

Right now the community sector is facing a lot of tough decisions, and leaders are having to conduct difficult conversations with their staff - about wellbeing, furlough or even redundancy. This […]

Theos think tank Invites you to a Religious London webinar on 24 June at 7.30pm to hear about: What role can religious communities play in the city’s recovery? How can we help London’s religious communities […]

How can you re-open safely? New ways of working. Putting staff wellbeing first Chaired by Jake Ferguson, CEO at Hackney CVS Health & Safety Rob Bartlett, Senior Environmental Health Officer at Hackney […]

Many organisations have requested guidelines so that they can safely deliver services to children and young people in parks, open spaces, youth and community setting. There is a need for […]

The Hackney Business Network runs forums throughout the year aimed at business owners, employees and entrepreneurs in all areas of Hackney. The forums are an opportunity to network with other […]

The Hackney Business Network runs forums throughout the year aimed at business owners, employees and entrepreneurs in all areas of Hackney. The forums are an opportunity to network with other […]

The Hackney Business Network runs forums throughout the year aimed at business owners, employees and entrepreneurs in all areas of Hackney. The forums are an opportunity to network with other […]

Stop the over-policing of black communities. Stop the use of excessive force. Stop the use of tasers. Saturday 8 August, 1:00pm, Tottenham Police Station.

We would like to invite you to a series of workshops to discuss the needs of older people in the recovery phase of Covid-19. As we emerge from crisis phase […]

We would like to invite you to a series of workshops to discuss the needs of older people in the recovery phase of Covid-19. As we emerge from crisis phase […]

The Hackney Business Network runs forums throughout the year aimed at business owners, employees and entrepreneurs in all areas of Hackney. The forums are an opportunity to network with other […]

Volunteer Centre Hackney has launched the new Public Health Community Champion volunteer role and Community Champion training programme to support the reduction in the transmission of COVID-19, by communicating important […]

The recent ACEVO report, ‘Home Truths’, found that only 9% of employees in the charity sector identify as Black, Asian or ethnic minority, compared to 11% in the private sector. […]

We will share a proposed plan for an integrated approach to engagement with Children, Young People, Maternity and Families including the introduction of a 'CYPMF system influencer role' and invite […]

The main event of the meeting will be a public debate on the impact of coronavirus in Hackney. There will be a presentation by Dr Sandra Husbands, Hackney’s Director for […]

Volunteer Centre Hackney has launched the new Public Health Community Champion volunteer role and Community Champion training programme to support the reduction in the transmission of COVID-19, by communicating important […]

COVID-19 Information Grants Grants for VCS organisations to give out accurate information to the local community about keeping safe during the pandemic. This includes informing people about how to get […]

COVID-19 Information Grants Grants for VCS organisations to give out accurate information to the local community about keeping safe during the pandemic. This includes informing people about how to get […]

COVID-19 Information Grants Grants for VCS organisations to give out accurate information to the local community about keeping safe during the pandemic. This includes informing people about how to get […]

Claire Giraud, Senior Public Health Practitioner, Hackney Council, will introduce the new COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Voluntary & Community Sector and community centre settings, issued by Public […]

Healthwatch Hackney invite you to an information exchange meeting on maternity care during COVID-19. The meeting will provide the opportunity to ask Shirley Peterson, Deputy Chief Nurse / Head of Midwifery […]

Part 1 of the meeting will give a chance for all those living, working and providing services in the Neighbourhood to come together again in a large cross sector community […]

Neighbourhoods Forum: Shoreditch Park and City of London Join us for the next Forum for Shoreditch Park and City of London. A new Neighbourhood Forum is being set up for the […]

Part 1 of the meeting will give a chance for all those living, working and providing services in the Neighbourhood to come together again in a large cross sector community […]

Join ACCOUNT and Hackney Archives to explore the past, present and future of policing in Hackney through creative responses, discussion and material from the archives about community campaigns. Register here

Part 1 of the meeting will give a chance for all those living, working and providing services in the Neighbourhood to come together again in a large cross sector community […]

Part 1 of the meeting will give a chance for all those living, working and providing services in the Neighbourhood to come together again in a large cross sector community […]

Part 1 of the meeting will give a chance for all those living, working and providing services in the Neighbourhood to come together again in a large cross sector community […]

The Hackney Business Network runs forums throughout the year aimed at business owners, employees and entrepreneurs in all areas of Hackney. The forums are an opportunity to network with other […]