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