Training and Events

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 […]

Bid Writing: The Basics

Bid Writing: The Basics. A workshop for staff members, volunteers, trustees or board members of charities, schools, not for profits or public sector organisations who intend to submit grant funding […]

Hackney CVS Awards

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

Open Space Event: Well Street Common Pilot

Open Space Event: Well Street Common Pilot. The aim of this event is to get local providers and residents who are based in or who work in Well Street Common (SE1) to […]

Senegalese Independence Day

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

Easter holiday play scheme

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 - […]

Grow in Hackney Wick – community resilience

Grow in Hackney Wick - community resilience. This evening wants to better understand the possibilities of resilience by showing solidarity and supoprt to others working in community spaces, projects and […]

Recurring

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

Join Rainbow Grow, LGBTQI+ gardening initiative. They meet every Tuesday at Hackney CVS from 5pm tp 7pm.

European Settlement Scheme Workshop

European Settlement Scheme Workshop with Hackney Council. This workshop aims to co-ordinate the activities of VCS Organisations and the Council in ensuring every eligible resident knows about and applies for EUSS. Please […]

Hackney Young Futures Commission Launch

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, […]

Community choir

A community Choir for people of ALL ages (6 to 96!). No prior experience required. All are welcome. Great to experience with family or friend. The Choir session will take […]

Rainbow Grow

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

Rainbow Grow is a Hackney-based, LGBTQI+ led community gardening initiative open to all those who support the aim of providing a friendly space for members of the LGBTQI+ community. They meet weekly in […]

Community Engagement Event

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

Making Hackney Work For You

Hackney Council and the Skills, Economy and Growth Scrutiny Commission are hosting an engagement event for all businesses in the borough. Date: 9 May. Read more

Hackney Dementia Festival

Hackney Dementia Festival 2019, celebrating Dementia Action Week and the continued involvement of people living with dementia in arts, culture and sport.Thursday 16 May - Wednesday 29 May. Download the programme […]

Black Men’s Health Solutions

Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

Domestic Violence & Abuse

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. […]

‘Let’s talk Prevention – Hackney’

NHS City and Hackney Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) invites you to the event 'Let's talk Prevention - Hackney'. Volunteer to improve residents’ health and wellbeing. Date: 21 May. Read more

Hackney-Islington Young Londoners Fund Network

Hackney CVS together with Voluntary Action Islington, on behalf of the GLA, have launched the Hackney-Islington Young Londoners Fund Network. One of our roles is to support prospective applicants to […]

Dementia User Involvement Group

City and Hackney Dementia User Involvement Group. An opportunity for people with dementia to have their concerns heard, influence local and national services and share their ideas. Come to the meeting […]

Sustainable Procurement Strategy

Are you interested in winning contracts from the Council? Do you want to shape how the Council buys from the voluntary and community sector? If so then join us as […]

Hackney Town Hall tour and Vaults

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 […]

Dalston Children’s Festival

Dalston Children's Festival will take place on Saturday 25 May and Saturday 1 June. It's a perfect way for Hackney’s under 12’s to be entertained for free whilst giving families the […]

Hackney Fostering Information Session

If you have ever thought about fostering and have a spare room, come and speak to us. These sessions are hosted by the recruitment team and foster carers, providing a […]

Hackney Cultural Strategy Launch

This will be an opportunity to hear from Mayor Glanville about the Council's plans for arts and culture in the borough over the next three years, to meet with other […]

Stop and Search Community Events

Stop and Search Community Events. The Metropolitan Police Service are pleased to announce two upcoming events open for local residents to attend. The aim of the events is to provide information to […]

Hackney Advice Forum meeting

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 Correct Sexual Health Training

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 […]

Hackney Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) 2019-2022 Strategy launch. Come and hear from Councillors and professionals working in the Violence Against Women and Girls sector as Hackney launches the updated […]

Xenia workshop for women

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 […]

Big Caribbean Tea Party

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 […]

Health and Social Care Forum Meeting

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

CV Surgery and interview training

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 […]

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