Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum Meeting
2024-01-09 15:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
Join the next Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum to find out more about the work taking place in the Neighbourhood. The forum takes place at Gascoyne 1 Community Centre.
9 January. Book here

Meet the funder
2024-01-18 12:00 - 13:00
Hackney CVS is hosting a Meet the Funder session with the Clothworkers’ Foundation. The event is aimed at voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations, particularly those that are interested in raising funds for capital projects.
18 January. Register here

Mental Health SIG meeting
2024-01-23 15:00 - 16:30
Our Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) provides a forum for anyone in Hackney and the City of London who has an interest in the provision of mental health services.
23 January. Register here

VCS Enabler 2.0 Communications workshop
2024-01-24 11:30 - 13:00
Have you attended a Hackney CVS specialist interest group, forum or assembly? Want to help us to support charities to address health inequalities? Join us for this in-person communications workshop.
Hackney CVS’s VCS Enabler Programme aims to bring together VCS and statutory organisations to address health inequalities. We do this through specialist interest groups and forums, coffee mornings, the VCS Leadership Group and Health & Social Care Forums.
However, our independent evaluation of the programme found that the name and how we communicate the work of the programme, can be confusing.
Through this workshop we aim to get your feedback on a new name, logo and communication channels, to ensure that those who are interested in the programme feel informed about our work.
As this workshop is taking place in-person at Hackney CVS, places are limited, so please register online.
We’ll provide some light bites and refreshments.
If you have any questions about the workshop please contact peter@hcvs.org.uk
January 24th, 2024 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Hackney CVS – The Adiaha Antigha Centre
24-30 Dalston Lane, E8.
Sign up: https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1352

Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum
2024-01-31 11:30 - 13:00
Join us at Hackney CVS for our quarterly forum, where organisations that work with Refugees and Migrants come together to discuss, planning, challenges and ongoing agendas.
31 January. Book here

Shoreditch Park and City Neighbourhood Forum
2024-02-06 16:00 - 18:00
Our quarterly forum brings together residents, health practitioners, VCS organisations and councillors to discuss the health priorities and needs of the local area.
6 February. Register here

Hackney Marshes Neighbourhood Forum
2024-02-07 15:00 - 16:30
Join the next Hackney Marshes Neighbourhood Forum at Hackney School of Food. The Forum theme is: Looking back and moving forward – what have we achieved and what are our future priorities?
7 February. Register here

City of London Coffee and Networking Morning
2024-02-13 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 February 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=1325

Woodberry Wetlands Neighbourhood Forum
2024-02-20 13:00 - 15:00
Woodberry Wetlands Neighbourhood Forum
Join this quarterly forum, which brings together residents, health practitioners, voluntary and community sector organisations and councillors to discuss the health priorities and needs of the local area.
20 February. Register here

Sexual Health Special Interest Group meeting
2024-02-21 14:00 - 15:30
Hackney CVS is hosting the final Sexual Health SIG meeting. This SIG meeting is for any members in City and Hackney organisations working in sexual health.
6 March. Book a place

Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum
2024-02-27 15:00 - 17:00
Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum
Join the Springfield Park Forum. The forum theme is: Looking back and moving forward – what have we achieved and what are our future priorities? This takes place at the Boiler House Community Space.
27 February. Book here

Coffee and networking morning
2024-02-28 09:30 - 11:30
Are you an organisation delivering services that support health, care or wellbeing? Join us for a coffee and networking morning. Following feedback from our members, we are now holding quarterly coffee mornings in both Hackney and in the City of London.

Hackney CVS office – 28 February. Book here

International Women’s Day at Hackney CVS
2024-03-08 12:30 - 16:30
Join us at Hackney CVS where we will be celebrating women’s achievements and reinforcing a commitment to women’s equality. Join us at 12.30pm for the welcome lunch, followed by an afternoon of activities including live music and lively discussions!
8 March. Book here

Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum
2024-03-12 14:30 - 16:30
Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum
This forum theme is: Looking back and moving forward – what have we achieved and what are our future priorities? The forum takes place at The Old Fire Station Community Centre.
12 March. Register here

Hackney Downs Neighbourhood Forum
2024-03-18 13:00 - 17:00
Join the Hackney Downs Neighbourhood Forum to discuss the health and wellbeing needs of the local area.
18 March. Read more

VCS Children and Families Forum
2024-03-19 11:00 - 12:30
Register Now

VCS Children and Families Forum (Online Meeting via MS Teams)
This quarterly forum meeting brings colleagues from the VCS children and families sector to meet and give updates on their service offer and discuss any concerns around children and young people’s health, education and housing needs, safeguarding concerns and find out about upcoming training, fundraising opportunities, partnership working and networking.
We also invite colleagues from LBH to come as speakers and give brief updates to our forum members on their service provision/ update on new policies for the VCS working with children and young people in Hackney.
If you would like to present or want to include an agenda item for this meeting or at any future meetings, please get in touch with Jahada Abdul

Mental Health SIG meeting
2024-03-20 11:00 - 12:30
The Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) provides a forum in Hackney and City for anyone with an interest in mental health services.

The meeting will be held on Microsoft Teams.
20 March. Book here

Free Adults Safeguarding Awareness Training - online
2024-03-26 10:00 - 13:00
Hackney CVS is offering a FREE online Adults Safeguarding Awareness training. This online training will allow delegates to explore and share best practice, in supporting and protecting adults at risk from abuse and harm.
26 March. Book here

Chairing effective meetings - free
2024-03-27 09:45 - 13:00
Chairing meetings well is an important skill. The Chair makes sure the right issues are on the agenda, that the meeting runs to time and everyone attending feels heard. This free in-person half-day session will enable you to improve your chairing skills.
27 March Book here

LGBTQIA+ SIG meeting
2024-03-27 15:00 - 16:30
LGBTQIA+ SIG meeting
The LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group (SIG) provides a forum for anyone in City and Hackney with an interest in local LGBTQIA+ services.
27 March.
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EPIC Health: VCS Enabler going forwards
2024-04-09 10:00 - 11:30
EPIC Health: VCS Enabler going forwards
Join us to find out what the next phase of the EPIC Health Programme, formerly VCS Enabler, will look like. You will also hear updates and discuss the North East London VCS Collaborative and Integrated Care Board.
9 April. Book here

City and Hackney Fundraising Day
2024-04-16
City and Hackney Fundraising Day
Join us for this event as we pilot a new way of delivering fundraising support and advice for organisations in City and Hackney.
16 April. Book here

Mental Health Strategic Group
2024-05-08 11:00 - 12:30
The Mental Health Strategic Group provides a forum for anyone with an interest in the provision of mental health services in City and Hackney The next meeting will be held on Microsoft Teams.
8 May. Register here

Meet the Funder: City Bridge Foundation
2024-05-09 12:00 - 13:30
Join us for a funding session with a member of City Bridge Foundation’s Small Grants team. The session is an opportunity to find out more about the grant programme.
The grant supports projects and organisations that focus on:

Environmental, greening and growing.
Working with older people.
Working with Deaf and Disabled people.
Working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Working with migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.

Small Grants are for charities with income under £200,000. The grants programme provides funding of up to £20,000 a year, for a maximum of five years.
Where: Microsoft Teams.
When: Thursday 9 May, from 12pm-1.30pm

Register here

City of London Coffee and Networking Morning
2024-05-14 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 14th May 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=1326

Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum
2024-05-16 14:00 - 15:30
Join this forum to find out how organisations working with refugees and migrants can receive organisational support, including fundraising and partnership building.
16 May. Read more

Long-Term Health and Care Needs Strategic Group
2024-05-20 11:30 - 13:00
The Long-Term Health and Care Needs strategic group meeting aims to provide a space for anyone who wants to play a role in improving local health and care needs.
20 May. Register here

City and Hackney Fundraising Day
2024-05-21 09:45 - 13:15
Join us for this event as we pilot a new way of delivering fundraising support and advice for the groups in the City of London and Hackney.
21 May. Book here

Hackney CVS coffee and networking morning
2024-05-22 09:30 - 11:30 | Hackney CVS, The Adiaha Antigha Centre, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
Join Hackney CVS for an informal but informative coffee morning on Wednesday 29th May 9:30-11:30am at Hackney CVS.
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=1329

Reducing isolation through street parties - How to Apply workshops
2024-05-24 14:00 - 15:00
Reducing isolation through street parties – How to Apply workshops
Hackney Giving’s latest grants programme – Reducing isolation through street parties – is now open for applications. Hackney Giving is holding 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.

24 May, 2pm – Register here
28 May, 11am – Register here
3 June, 2pm – Register here
