Hackney CVS

Hackney Wick Business Forum
2019-02-05 09:30 - 11:00 UTC
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 about opportunities and local information relevant to you.
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Scared To Dance
2019-02-01 19:30 - 22:00
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 atop which vocalist Siân Alex’s lush vocals can shimmer and shine. Recent single Maggots showcased their lyrical sincerity, recalling the likes of Hop Along or Courtney Barnett. Support from Cat Apostrophe.
Free entry. Age group: 18+
The Victoria, 451 Queensbridge Road, London E8 3AS.
Contact: Paul Richards. Email: paul@scaredtodance.co.uk
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New Year, New You! Volunteer Fair
2019-01-30 12:00 - 14:00 | CLR James Library, E8 3BQ
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 their time to good causes and discover how you can get involved.
Refreshments included. All ages welcome.

Children and Young People’s Mental Health Wellbeing - How to Apply
2019-01-24 13:00 - 15:30
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 will pool the funding to address the local needs over a 3 year period.
Community and voluntary organisations are invited to attend this event. Date: 24 January 2019. For further information email helpline@hcvs.org.uk.
Register here.

Influencing Change, a five-day training programme
2019-01-22 08:00 - 17:00
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

Suicide Awareness Training
2018-12-14 13:30 - 17:30
Maytree invites you to a free half day Suicide Awareness Training for professionals. The interactive and extensive training includes case studies, videos and group discussion.

Information and advice for the Windrush generation
2018-12-11 14:00 - 16:00
Did you come to the UK before 1989?
Are you worried about your immigration status?
You may be able to make a fee-free application for citizenship or get confirmation of your settled status in the UK under the government’s new Windrush scheme. Come along to find out more and get free, independent advice from a specialist immigration adviser about making an application.
11 December 2018, 2-4pm
Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation, 39 Leswin Rd, N16 7NX

FGM Awareness Event
2018-12-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
Event facilitated by RISE Community Action
For more information contact: contact@risecommunity.org.uk,
tel: 07983124500

Rainbow Grow FUN(d)raiser
2018-12-01 20:00 - 2018-12-02 00:00
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 & games, socialising, music and whatever else. You will also have an opportunity to hear about what we have been up to and how the plans for a London LGBTQ+ Centre are coming along.
In recognition of World Aids Day we are asking everyone to wear something red. And more practically – half of the money raised on the evening will go to The Food Chain with the other half supporting our work with Age UK.
Included in the ticket price is a free vodka cocktail or soft drink courtesy of Our/London Vodka.
More information here.

Rainbow Grow - FUN(d)raising event
2018-12-01 20:00 - 23:30
Rainbow Grow will be hosting another FUN(d)raising evening and this tme DJs Ritu & Jo Bunny will be joining us at one of East London’s newest and classiest venues for an evening of fun & games, socialising, music and whatever else!

What is a healthy weight?
2018-11-29 04:00 - 18:00
Healthy weight – enjoy life in your Neighbourhood. Residents around Upper Clapton or Rectory Road can share their views on what a healthy weight means to them and how local people can be supported. Date 29 November. Read more

Bi-annual Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls Practitioners' Forum
2018-11-28 09:30 - 16:30
This practitioners forum will cover a range of topics from working with young people, supporting survivors of sexual violence, supporting survivors with problematic substance misuse, and engaging perpetrators.
The Tomlinson Centre, Queensbridge Road, E8 3ND, 9.30am-4.30pm
For further information email HCYPS.Training@Hackney.gov.uk

Winter Warmer showcase
2018-11-27 11:00 - 15:00
Food, live cabaret, and lots of advice on keeping warm, healthy and happy over the coming colder months. The event takes place in the Assembly Rooms at the Hackney Town Hall in Reading Lane.

2018-11-15 08:00 - 17:00
Hackney: A Social Enterprise Borough Conference. The second annual conference celebrating Hackney’s rising social enterprise movement. Date: 15 November. Read more

Hackney CVS Trustees' week event
2018-11-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
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 about, and meet and develop relationships with your fellow Hackney trustees. Date:13 November. Read more

Non Violent Resistance Training
2018-11-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
4 Days Parent Champion Training (Mon 12, Tues 13, Thurs 22 & Fr 23 November 2018 10-5pm)
Would you like to see more parents equipped to address the trend of violence visible from child to adulthood?
Are you a community organiser or champion ready to skill up and support parents during the challenging years?
The NVRT programme is for parents and carers to help prevent or address violent, destructive and harmful behaviours in adolescents. It also supports caring and respectful relationships in the family and the wider communities.
Frontline community organisations active in the Parent Engagement and outcomes for African heritage Young men are particularly encouraged to nominate potential participants.
Download the form here.
Enrol onto the 4 day NVR Parent Wellbeing Champions course here.

Implementing PQASSO
2018-11-08 09:45 - 13:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
This 3-hour training course will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to successfully implement PQASSO. By the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of the PQASSO self-assessment process and how you can strategically implement quality within your organisation.

You will leave the course with an increased knowledge of:

PQASSO and the self-assessment process;
how to successfully implement PQASSO within your organisation;
the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders and ways of getting them involved in the process;
how to identify the key elements to be considered in the planning process of the implementation of PQASSO within your organisation.

Register here.

Children and Families Forum: Obesity Reflection Session:
2018-11-07 12:00 - 14:30
Hackney CVS is working with Hackney Council to create a 5 year plan which has a focus on improving healthy eating and the reduction of childhood obesity.
As part of the consultation, VCS organisations that directly work with low income families are invited to shed light on preventative approaches, principles and key policy’s that need to change. For example – should there be a limit on licences awarded to shops that sell fast food (Chicken Shops)? Why can’t we have more access to friendly spaces to grow quality food for low income households?
Come and be part of the discussion of the most important elements that should be included in the plan?

Click here to register: https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=226&reset=1

Supporting and including LGBTQ young people in Hackney & The City
2018-11-07 10:00 - 16:00
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 strategies to address these and to support and include LGBTQ young people in their services.
Free to professionals working in Hackney & The City. If you are work outside of Hackey & The City there will be a charge for attendance. Priority will be given to professionals working in Hackney & The City.

London Living Wage Event - Living Wage Week 2018
2018-11-05 08:30 - 10:00
Living Wage Week is the annual celebration of the Living Wage movement in the UK and as ever, we’ll be celebrating with a series of flagship celebrations across the UK.
We invite you to join us on the morning of 5th November, at the Barbican Centre in central London, for the announcement of the London Living Wage 2018. You’ll meet others in our movement who support the real Living Wage and go further than the government minimum to pay it to all their staff because they believe, like us, that fair day’s work should mean a fair day’s pay.
Confirmed speakers:

Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London
Baroness Bull (Deborah Bull), Vice President & Vice-Principal King’s College London
Stuart Wright, Group Property & Facilities Director, Aviva plc & Chair, Living Wage Foundation Advisory Council
Tess Lanning, Director, Living Wage Foundation

Register here.

Your Neighbourhood
2018-10-31 17:30 - 20:00
Do you live in south west Hackney around Kingsland Road, London Fields or Queensbridge Road? Healthwatch want to hear your views about your neighbourhood, and how health and wellbeing could be improved to shape a new Neighbourhood care model. You can also feedback in a short online survey and win a £20 Love2Shop voucher. Read more
Wednesday 31 October, 5.30pm – 8pm, at the Tomlinson Centre.

Finance for non-financial managers
2018-10-31 10:00 - 17:00
Good financial management is essential as finances tighten and funding sources become more diverse. The aim of this one day course is to explore the role of financial management in an effective organisation and to realise that it’s about more than just numbers. The session will familiarise participants with the concepts and language of financial management and provide basic technical knowledge and skills to allow participants to improve the financial management of their own organisations.
For further information or to book click here.

The value of community and connections as we get older
2018-10-30 10:30 - 15:00
Connect Hackney is holding an event on the importance of social relationships in later life, featuring speakers from The Campaign to End Loneliness, Shift Design, local community projects and older Hackney residents. The event is aimed at older people as well as staff and organisations working with them. Date: 30 October.
Register here.

Celebrating Black History & Craft Fair
2018-10-27 12:00 - 16:00
Stoke Newington Methodist Church
106A Stoke Newington High Street, London N16 7NY
Free Entry
This event is open to the community, to come together, to learn and celebrate black history. There will be local businesses, organisations, charities designers & artist providing, community information, stalls, illustrative arts, crafts and decorative items.
For further information & stall booking contact:
Suzanne Asphall, 07956905730
designsbysuzanne01@hotmail.com

Introduction to Sexual Health & Condom Distribution Training (Hackney)
2018-10-23 10:00 - 17:00
This is a two day training course, on 23 and 24 October, running from 10am-5pm on both days.
AIM: At the end of the training participants will have an increased knowledge of sexual health issues and will have explored and practiced how to incorporate sexual health and the distribution of condoms within their current roles.

Women and Leadership Conference
2018-10-22 10:00 - 14:00
Although women make up 70% of the charity sector workforce, they make up less than half the senior managers and only a third of CEOs. This conference will highlight issues around gender inequality in senior management in the voluntary sector. Date 22 October. Read more

Emergency First Aid at Work
2018-10-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
This Emergency First Aid at Work course is designed for anyone who needs to or would like to become an accredited emergency first aider in the workplace in accordance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Date: 17 October 2018 Time: 10.00am- 5.00pm
For further information or to book click here

Meet the funders
2018-10-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
We are lucky to be joined by City and Hackney Healthier Fund, East End Community Foundation and Lloyds Foundation for an interactive session on their funding priorities and support available for voluntary and community groups.

Healthier Hackney Fund – In October 2017, the Council and City and Hackney Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) launched the healthier City and Hackney grant fund for 2018/19.
This new fund brought together two former grant funds, the CCG innovation fund and Hackney Council’s healthier Hackney fund, to provide a scheme to make grants to help us achieve our joint health and wellbeing aims for communities in the City of London and Hackney.
East End Community Foundation connects business and individuals with the grassroots organisations that are making a difference to lives here in our neighbourhood: London’s East End. Last year we awarded grants of £1million!
Lloyds Foundation make grants every year to hundreds of small and local charities, investing in their work helping people overcome complex social issues across England and Wales. Lloyds Foundation provide long-term funding for charities with a proven track record of helping people achieve positive change through deep, person centred and holistic support. We understand that sometimes the most life-changing charities may not always look perfect on paper, and we’re not afraid to take risks where we see great potential.

2018-10-11 18:00 - 20:00
From Centerprise Bookshop to Sheba Feminist Press, Hackney has a long history of local people organising to support and promote African and Caribbean writers and narratives.
Hackney Black Women Writers Group formed in Hackney Museum early this year. Join us on Thursday 11th October for a peer support session where we will be creating and refining work to perform at our first public showcase in October. The peer support session will be focused on sharing and critiquing work, practicing delivery, confidence building, and test running work for the open mic night.
Bring your own short written pieces to share and find out how you can get involved…
Are you a local Black woman writer interested in joining the group? Email emma.winch@hackney.gov.uk to find out more.

Healthier City and Hackney Fund Launch Event
2018-10-08 09:30 - 12:30
Hackney Council’s Public Health team and the City and Hackney Clinicial Commissioning Group (CCG) have joined forces again to offer an exciting grants fund for projects improving the health and wellbeing of residents in City and Hackney.
The scheme allows the Public Health team and the CCG to work with organisations from across the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sectors to create innovative solutions to long standing, large scale health issues, and to test ideas for new ways to deal with old problems.
This launch event will introduce the grants programme to interested groups, explain the application process and the priority health issues covered by the grants, allowing time for ideas sharing between organisations. This event is also an opportunity for those interested in applying to meet the funders and discuss any initial ideas for projects.
Date:
Monday, 8 October
Location:

Pembury Community Centre
London
E8 1FA
