VCS Children and Families Forum
2024-09-17 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
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

Long-Term Health and Care Needs Strategic Group
2024-09-18 11:00 - 13:00
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 residents in City and Hackney. This meeting will discuss the impact of malnutrition and obesity of those with learning disabilities and autism.
18 September. Register here
https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/register?id=1408&reset=1

Bid writing and financial planning
2024-10-04 12:45 - 16:00
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 a budget.
31 October. Book here

Fostering good governance for your organisation
2024-10-16 09:45 - 13:00
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 October. Book here

Hackney Giving: Start for Life - 'How to apply' workshop
2024-10-21 10:30 - 11:30
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

Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum
2024-10-23 14:00 - 16:00
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

Cost of Living 'how to apply' workshops
2024-10-24 10:00, 2024-10-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-29 11:30
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 form.
To book a place, please use the links below:

24 October, 10am – book a place
28 October, 2pm – book a place
29 October, 11:30am – book a place

Black History Season event at Hackney CVS
2024-10-30 12:30 - 16:00
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.
30 October. Book here

Meet the Funder: North London Community Fund
2024-11-07 12:00 - 13:00
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 Morning
2024-11-12 09:30 - 11:30 | Portsoken Community Centre, 20 Little Somerset Street, London, E1 8AE, United Kingdom
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 London.
12 November. Book here

Introduction to project management
2024-11-20 09:45 - 13:00
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

Meet the Funder - Sport England
2024-11-21 12:00 - 13:10
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

Introduction to domestic abuse awareness training
2024-11-26 10:00 - 12:00
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 in recognising, responding, referring and recording.
26 November. Book here

Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum
2024-11-26 12:00
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 term health conditions and addressing barriers to accessing health information services and primary care.
There will be presentations, discussions, health and wellbeing information and a complimentary healthy buffet. Presentation topics include digital inclusion and access to primary health care services, smoking cessation and social prescribing navigation via the NHS and local community. Come along and meet others in your neighbourhood – and be sure to tell your local friends!
26 November. Book here

Hackney CVS coffee morning
2024-11-27 10:00
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 to bring together local charities and statutory organisations together to share their programmes of work and think about how we can partner to address health inequalities across Hackney.
For the first hour, you’ll get chance to network over refreshments and find out about new and ongoing projects and share insights.

Hackney Giving - Match My Project
2024-11-28 10:00
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

Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum
2024-12-01 14:00 - 16:00
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

Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum
2024-12-02 14:00 - 15:30
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

London Fields Neighbourhood Forum: Bridging the Digital Gap - Empowering Seniors and Communities
2024-12-04 12:30 - 16:00
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 digital challenges that impact access to local services, health resources, and primary care.
Book here

Meet the Funder event: Leathersellers' Foundation
2024-12-11 12:30 - 13:30
Hear from Leathersellers’ Foundation about their upcoming small grant programmes, guidance on how to apply, and have a chance to ask questions. Read more

Young Black People Mental Wealth Fund (YBPMWF) update event
2024-12-11 14:00 - 16:00
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

Building bridges: Networking and partnerships
2024-12-12 10:00 - 13:00
This course is tailored for Black and Minority Ethnic organisations looking to strengthen their networks and forge impactful partnerships.
12 December. Book here

Online mental health awareness training
2025-01-09 10:00 - 13:00
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 be delivered using virtual classroom technology, which includes a mix of presentations, group discussions, activities and videos to stimulate your learning and ensure maximum engagement.
9 January. Register here

Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
2025-02-05 09:45 - 13:00
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 and knowledge.
5 February.
Read more

Hackney Marshes Neighbourhood Forum
2025-02-19 13:30
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

Start for Life focus group
2025-02-24 14:00 - 15:00
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 here

Children and Families Forum
2025-03-04 11:00 - 13:00
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
2025-03-05 10:00 - 13:00
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 here
