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 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. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Join the Hackney Downs Neighbourhood Forum to discuss the health and wellbeing needs of the local area. 18 March. Read more
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
The Long-Term Health and Care Needs strategic group meeting aims to provide a space for anyone who wants to play a role in improving local health and care needs. 20 […]
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
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 […]
Reducing isolation through street parties - How to Apply workshops Hackney Giving's latest grants programme - Reducing isolation through street parties - is now open for applications. Hackney Giving is holding three 'how […]
Reducing isolation through street parties - How to Apply workshops Hackney Giving's latest grants programme - Reducing isolation through street parties - is now open for applications. Hackney Giving is holding three 'how […]
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
Reducing isolation through street parties - How to Apply workshops Hackney Giving's latest grants programme - Reducing isolation through street parties - is now open for applications. Hackney Giving is holding three 'how […]
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 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
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 […]
Join the Children and Families Forum. 11 June. Register here
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 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 This training session will provide the tools, techniques and insights necessary to create and execute robust business strategies. 27 June. Book here
Five to Thrive is an evidence-based way to help improve people’s wellbeing. Sign up for this free event to help improve your own and your service users' wellbeing. 1 July. […]
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
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
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 […]
This forum brings together refugee and migrant community groups for collaborative and partnership working. 22 July. Register here
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 […]
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. […]
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
The Long-Term Health and Care Needs Strategic Group provides a space for anyone who wants to play a role in preventing and improving the long-term health and care needs of […]
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 […]
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 […]
This online workshop will cover the Start for Life funding guidance and how to complete the application form. The workshop takes place on Microsoft Teams. 21 October. Book here
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 event Join us for the launch of VCSquared, a project designed to support and strengthen the voluntary and community sector in the City of […]
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
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
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 […]
Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum. We welcome everyone living or working in the Clissold Park Neighbourhood to our Navigate to Thrive Wellbeing Forum where we will be discussing support with long […]
Join Hackney CVS for our quarterly coffee morning, Wednesday 27 November, at Hackney CVS, The Adiagha Antigha Centre 24-30 Dalston Lane, London E8 3AZ. 10:00-12:00 PM. Our coffee mornings aim […]
Hackney Giving is pleased to announce the launch of Match My Project, an online matchmaking platform that facilitates collaboration between suppliers and community organisations. 28 November. Read more
City and Hackney Neighbourhood Forums There are eight Neighbourhood Forums in City and Hackney. Upcoming Neighbourhood Forums include: Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum. 1 December. Book here
City and Hackney Neighbourhood Forums There are eight Neighbourhood Forums in City and Hackney. Upcoming Neighbourhood Forums include: Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum. 2 December. Book here
Join us for the Bridging the Digital Gap: Empowering Seniors and Communities Forum, open to everyone living or working in the London Fields neighborhood! Together, we’ll explore ways to tackle […]
Hear from Leathersellers' Foundation about their upcoming small grant programmes, guidance on how to apply, and have a chance to ask questions. Read more
Join us to learn about the progress and impact of the YBPMWF, shaped by your valuable input during the development workshops of the Anti-Racist Commissioning programme. 11 December. Book here […]
This course is tailored for Black and Minority Ethnic organisations looking to strengthen their networks and forge impactful partnerships. 12 December. Book here
This training will raise awareness of mental health and help you gain a better understanding of how to support those experiencing mental health issues. Lasting three hours, the session will […]
Monitoring and Evaluation Framework: Demonstrating and Evaluating Outputs, Outcomes, and Impact This free half-day masterclass aims to enhance delegates' abilities in showcasing outputs, outcomes and impact by boosting their skills […]
The Hackney Marshes Neighbourhood Forum gives local people and professionals a say on how to improve the health and wellbeing of residents. 19 February. Read more
Hackney CVS invites frontline service providers and healthcare professionals to an online focus group to discuss outreach strategies for engaging local families with Hackney's Start for Life services. 24 February. Book […]
Join the next forum to find out about addressing school exclusions, transitions from primary to secondary education and sharing information on supporting young people. 4 March. Book here
Fostering good governance for your organisation This half-day session will delve into crucial aspects of governance, providing valuable insights into the roles and responsibilities of a governing body. 5 March. Register […]
Our coffee mornings bring together charities and statutory organisations to share insights and explore partnerships that address health inequalities across Hackney. 6 March. Book here
This vibrant International Women’s Day (IWD) event will include speakers from City and Hackney communities and organisations. We invite you to take part in the discussions and the fun. 7 […]
Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum Join this Neighbourhood Forum to discuss: access to support for long-term health conditions and disability. 11 March. Book here
This free in-person half-day session will improve your skills and abilities to chair meetings effectively. 12 March. Book here
Join our next strategic group to discuss long-term health and care needs in City and Hackney. 13 March. Book here
This Neighbourhood Forum is themed: More action, more energy! The event is aimed at families and young people. 15 March. Book here
Damali Beautiful Vision - open day at Hackney CVS Join a day of relaxation, creative mindfulness art workshops, music, wellbeing stalls and a movement healing session to close. 17 March. Book […]
Take part in this Neighbourhood Forum to discuss the theme: financial support in our community. 19 March. Register here
Woodberry Wetlands Neighbourhood Forum Join this forum to get to know what's on in Woodberry Wetlands Neighbourhood. 25 March. Register here
Join us for our quarterly Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum. A light lunch will be provided after the session. 27 February. Book here
Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum Join the Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum. The next forum topic is: Nurturing families - a day of health, gardening and nutrition. 23 March. Register here
Join us for our next VCSquared collaboration meeting at the Portsoken Community Centre in the City of London. 8 April. Book here
The next forum will discuss the topic: Fuelling the future - helping children and young people eat well and thrive. 9 April. Register here
Hackney Advice Providers Special Meeting Hackney Council is redesigning their VCS Grants Programme. Hackney CVS is hosting an event for advice providers to come together with council officers and Hackney […]
The North East London (NEL) Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Collaborative works closely with NHS North East London to provide strategic input and representation for the VCFSE across NEL […]
This training course on identifying funding opportunities is available to organisations working in the City of London. 29 April. Book here
ELBA and Hackney CVS will be hosting an innovative and engaging workshop on using AI to support with organisational development, fundraising, and data management. This will be an exciting opportunity […]
Learn how to structure proposals, highlight key strengths, and maximize your chances of securing funding. This course is for organisations working in the City of London. 13 May. Book here
Sign up for our in-person Listening Session. We want to hear about: What support your organisation needs. What Hackney CVS should prioritise to tackle the biggest challenges in the borough. […]
Learn how to manage your projects while identifying and mitigating potential risks. This training is for organisations in the City of London. Tuesday 27 May, 10am-1pm. Free. In-person. Book here
Fancy a bit of net-walking? Then join us for our net-walking session and connect with others from the voluntary and statutory sectors. What you need to know: For the first […]
Join this forum to have a say on how to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Hackney Marshes. The topic of this forum is: Help to manage diabetes. […]
Our next VCSquared collaboration meeting is at the Golden Lane Community Centre. As well as networking, the meeting will focus on digital inclusion and artificial intelligence (AI). 10 June. Register here
Join us for our quarterly Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum. This forum takes place during Refugee Week. A light lunch will be provided afterwards. 16 June. Book here
Our coffee mornings bring together charities and statutory organisations to share insights and explore partnerships that address health inequalities. 19 June. Book here
This session will equip you with essential monitoring and evaluation techniques to assess effectiveness, improve outcomes and demonstrate success to stakeholders. The training is for organisations in the City of […]
Join us to understand the current challenges, services, and support available for children and families navigating special educational needs (SEN) services in Hackney. 24 June. Register here
Join this insightful cultural training focused on health and wellbeing within the Charedi community. The interactive session will provide insights into the unique aspects of the Charedi community. 24 June. Read […]
The next forum topic is: Healthy living, healthy lifestyles. The event features a physical activity workshop, a canal boat ride and opportunities to connect with local organisations about healthy eating, […]
VCSquared summer networking brunch Reflect, connect and shape what's next. We’re wrapping up the first phase of VCSquared, our City of London project. Join us for good food, great company […]
Join our full-day training programme, designed to build confidence, enhance communication, and strengthen leadership in Hackney’s voluntary and community sector (VCS). 1 July. Book here
Sign up for this session to find out how to develop a clear fundraising strategy to diversify your income streams and strengthen financial sustainability. 3 July. Sign up
City Neighbourhood Forum The City Neighbourhood Forum seeks to improve health and wellbeing in the City of London. Join this community event that focuses on shaping a healthier future. 8 […]
Join us for a special evening marking the completion of the Young Black People's Mental Wealth Fund programme - a powerful initiative supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young […]
This session aims to raise awareness about where decisions are currently made about mental health services in City and Hackney. 31 July. Sign up
Join this fun and informative afternoon focused on family health and wellbeing. Get support on nutrition, mental wellbeing and more. Light refreshments provided. 28 August. Register here
The cost of living continues to cause problems for many people locally. Hackney Giving is inviting applications from not-for-profit groups working to support people in Hackney or the City of […]
Our coffee mornings bring together charities and statutory organisations to share insights and explore partnerships that address health inequalities. 4 September. Register here
Hackney Community Fund: How to Apply sessions Hackney CVS is working alongside the council to hold a series of How to Apply sessions for this fund. Get information and tips […]
Community fun day at Hackney Marshes Join a free fun day at Daubeney Fields. Includes African drumming, fitness sessions and creative workshops. 13 September. Register here
The cost of living continues to cause problems for many people locally. Hackney Giving is inviting applications from not-for-profit groups working to support people in Hackney or the City of […]
Meet the Funders Join our Meet the Funders event next month. The event brings together key London-based funders with the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Hackney and the City […]
Health and Social Care Forum This forum will discuss two topics: the violence against women and girls (VAWG) strategy and the NHS 10-Year Plan's relevance to Hackney. 18 September. Register here
The cost of living continues to cause problems for many people locally. Hackney Giving is inviting applications from not-for-profit groups working to support people in Hackney or the City of […]
The next forum brings together Well Street Common residents, community organisations and health service staff to focus on support to manage pain. 23 September. Register here
Join Hackney Giving for an introduction to Match My Project. This online event will show voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations how to use Match My Project to secure resources […]
Having a clear, well-structured budget is essential. This training provides the tools for participants to create realistic budgets and manage finances effectively. 25 September. Register here
Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum This forum gives those in the Clissold Park area a say about how to improve their health and wellbeing. The next forum is about pain management. 30 […]
EPIC Health celebration event Join us for the closing event of the EPIC Health programme. The programme covers all the strategic groups and forums facilitated by Hackney CVS. 6 October. Register here
The next forum brings together Hackney Marshes residents, community organisations and health staff. Presentations will share information about local pain management services. 15 October. Book here
Join us for Black History Season, starting with an event on 22 October. We will have important debates, knowledge and power sharing for our communities and partners. This will be followed […]
This forum is an opportunity for community members in Hackney Downs to connect with organisations about pain management, health and wellbeing. 6 November. Register here
Communications workshop This full-day training programme is designed to build confidence, enhance communication and strengthen leadership in the community sector. Free. 12 November. Register here
This free training session, delivered by Interlink, will provide insights into the unique aspects of the Charedi community. 13 November. Register here
Bridging the Digital Gap in London Fields The London Fields Neighbourhood Forum gives local residents, community groups, and those who work in the area an opportunity to shape how digital […]
Creating sexual and reproductive health resources for use in the community Register here City and Hackney Public Health, Community Health Champions, Hackney CVS and partners invite you to a co-production […]
Well Street Neighbourhood Forum and Hackney Quest are inviting Well Street Common Residents for a winter get-together. Join us for a hot lunch, the chance to meet neighbours and to […]
Join this forum to find out about free local services to support your young people's wellbeing and mental health. 21 January. Register here
Charedi cultural awareness training Gain a deeper understanding of the unique aspects of the Charedi community in this free training session delivered by Interlink. 22 January. Register here
Children and Families Forum This will be a space to discuss how voluntary and community organisations working with children and families want to work together this year. 28 January. Register here
Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum This forum will build on the conversation about the best ways to support people in the Well Street Common area to manage long-term pain. 16 […]
Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum This forum will focus on the topic of supporting children, young people and parents to access wellbeing resources and mental health services. 19 February. Register here
The Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum gives those who live, work or have a keen interest in the local area a say on how to improve their health and wellbeing, and […]