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
Children and Young People’s Mental Health Wellbeing - Meet the Match Funder. Mental health is a key priority for the Children and Young People’s Maternity Work stream in Hackney. Several funders […]
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 + 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
The Health and Social Care Forum invites you to a meeting on the neighbourhood's workstream. Date: 5 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
'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. 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 […]
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. 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 […]
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 - […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
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 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 […]
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
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 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 […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest have been commissioned by Hackney council to provide this course to frontline professionals who work with Hackney residents, who either have or […]
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 […]
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 […]
Any member of staff working across City and Hackney – including our voluntary sector – are welcome to attend one of these events, which have been planned to provide you […]
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 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 […]
