Health and Social Care Forum
2024-06-19 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Health and Social Care Forum
This forum will focus on the theme of violence against women and girls (VAWG) and how the voluntary and community sector (VCS) and statutory partners can come together to address this issue.
19 June. Book here

Introduction to strategic business planning
2024-06-27 12:45 - 16:00
Introduction to strategic business planning
This training session will provide the tools, techniques and insights necessary to create and execute robust business strategies.
27 June. Book here

Five to Thrive - a free session on improving wellbeing
2024-07-01 14:00 - 16:00
Five to Thrive is an evidence-based way to help improve people’s wellbeing. Sign up for this free event to help improve your own and your service users’ wellbeing.
1 July. Register here

Community Awards 2024
2024-07-16 17:00 - 20:00
Join us at this celebratory event as we present the Community Achievement Awards for local non-profit groups and the Youth Achiever Awards.
16 July. Register here

Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
2024-07-17 09:45
This free half-day session aims to enhance participants’ abilities to demonstrate outcomes and impact by boosting their skills and knowledge.
17 July. Book here

Mental Health Strategic Group
2024-07-17 14:00
Our Mental Health Strategic Group provides a forum for anyone in City and Hackney with an interest in the provision of mental health services. The topic for the next meeting is employment.
17 July. Book here

Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum
2024-07-22 10:00
This forum brings together refugee and migrant community groups for collaborative and partnership working.
22 July. Register here

City of London Coffee and Networking Morning
2024-08-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Portsoken Community Centre, 20 Little Somerset Street, London, E1 8AE, United Kingdom
Join Hackney CVS for an informal but informative coffee morning in the City on Tuesday 13th August 9:30-11:30am at Portsoken Community Centre.
It’s an opportunity for local organisations and community groups to meet one another, share what programmes they’re delivering, and explore opportunities to collaborate in supporting our communities. We’ve seen some great outcomes, of statutory providers and the council working with smaller VCS organisations to improve outcomes for marginalised communities across City of London.
We’ll provide free refreshments and drinks, and HCVS staff will be on hand to chat you about our forums and specialist interest groups, and organisational development services.
Register at https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=1327

Chairing effective meetings
2024-08-29 10:00 - 13:00
Would you like to chair meetings more effectively? Our free training on chairing effective meetings is an in-person half-day session that gives you the opportunity to improve your chairing skills.
4 September. Book here

VCS Children and Families Forum
2024-09-17 11:00 - 13:00
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
