Hackney Giving Cost of Living - How to apply
2025-09-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-16 14:00, 2025-09-22 14:00 (Europe/London)
The cost of living continues to cause problems for many people locally. Hackney Giving is inviting applications from not-for-profit groups working to support people in Hackney or the City of London with the cost of living this winter. Apply here
Support with your application
There are three ‘How to apply’ workshops:

4 September, 10am. Register here
16 September, 2pm. Register here
22 September, 2pm. Register here

There is also one-to-one support available from Hackney CVS. Book an appointment.

Hackney coffee and networking morning
2025-09-04 10:00 - 12:00
Our coffee mornings bring together charities and statutory organisations to share insights and explore partnerships that address health inequalities.
4 September. Register here

Hackney Community Fund: How to Apply sessions
2025-09-11 13:00 - 14:00
Hackney Community Fund: How to Apply sessions
Hackney CVS is working alongside the council to hold a series of How to Apply sessions for this fund. Get information and tips on how to apply.
11 September. Register here

Community fun day at Hackney Marshes
2025-09-13 12:00 - 16:00
Community fun day at Hackney Marshes
Join a free fun day at Daubeney Fields. Includes African drumming, fitness sessions and creative workshops.
13 September. Register here

Meet the Funders
2025-09-17 14:00
Meet the Funders
Join our Meet the Funders event next month. The event brings together key London-based funders with the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Hackney and the City of London.
17 September. Register here

Health and Social Care Forum
2025-09-18 10:30 - 13:00
Health and Social Care Forum
This forum will discuss two topics: the violence against women and girls (VAWG) strategy and the NHS 10-Year Plan’s relevance to Hackney.
18 September. Register here

Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum
2025-09-23 15:30 - 17:00
The next forum brings together Well Street Common residents, community organisations and health service staff to focus on support to manage pain.
23 September. Register here

Discover Match My Project
2025-09-24 14:00 - 15:00
Join Hackney Giving for an introduction to Match My Project. This online event will show voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations how to use Match My Project to secure resources for their projects.
24 September. Register here

Cost it right: developing budgets for projects
2025-09-25 12:45 - 16:00
Having a clear, well-structured budget is essential. This training provides the tools for participants to create realistic budgets and manage finances effectively.
25 September. Register here

Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum
2025-09-30 14:00 - 16:00
Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum
This forum gives those in the Clissold Park area a say about how to improve their health and wellbeing. The next forum is about pain management.
30 September. Register here

EPIC Health celebration event
2025-10-06 17:00 - 19:30
EPIC Health celebration event
Join us for the closing event of the EPIC Health programme. The programme covers all the strategic groups and forums facilitated by Hackney CVS.
6 October. Register here

Hackney Marshes Neighbourhood Forum
2025-10-15 14:00 - 16:00
The next forum brings together Hackney Marshes residents, community organisations and health staff. Presentations will share information about local pain management services.
15 October. Book here

Black History Season event
2025-10-22 11:00 - 15:00
Join us for Black History Season, starting with an event on 22 October. We will have important debates, knowledge and power sharing for our communities and partners. This will be followed by African music, dancing and a hot Caribbean lunch. Register here
Festival of flags
We are asking all of you to contribute to our Black History exhibition. In response to the current divisive campaigns using the Union Jack and St George flags, we would like you to contribute as many flags from African and Caribbean countries as possible, to create a display of unity and love.
We are now accepting flag contributions for an exhibition, which will be installed by 16 October. Read more. For any queries, please email our reception team.
Book a place on our Black History event
Join us at our Black History event. Agenda below.

Welcome and introductions, from 11am.
Health and wellbeing in Black communities. Janet Murungi from African Community Network – Bowel cancer in the African community. Deryck Browne from African Health Policy Network – Sickle cell anaemia.
Break with African music.
Climate justice and the fight for racial justice. Dr Leon Sealey-Huggins’ work centres on the social and political relations of climate breakdown, with a focus on the Caribbean region.
Music, dancing and lunch, from 2pm.

View further event details and photos from previous Black History events on our website
When: Wednesday 22 October 2025, from 11am.
Where: Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, Dalston, E8 3AZ.

Hackney Downs Neighbourhood Forum
2025-11-06 13:00 - 15:00
This forum is an opportunity for community members in Hackney Downs to connect with organisations about pain management, health and wellbeing.
6 November. Register here

Communications workshop
2025-11-12 10:00 - 17:00
Communications workshop
This full-day training programme is designed to build confidence, enhance communication and strengthen leadership in the community sector. Free.
12 November. Register here

Charedi cultural awareness training
2025-11-13 14:15 - 16:30
This free training session, delivered by Interlink, will provide insights into the unique aspects of the Charedi community.
13 November. Register here

London Fields Neighbourhood Forum
2025-11-25 14:00 - 17:00
Bridging the Digital Gap in London Fields
The London Fields Neighbourhood Forum gives local residents, community groups, and those who work in the area an opportunity to shape how digital access and online health support can better serve the community. It’s a chance to share experiences, learn new skills, and help remove barriers that prevent people from getting connected.
25 November. Register here

Sexual and reproductive health co-production workshop
2025-11-27 16:30 - 18:30
Creating sexual and reproductive health resources for use in the community
Register here
City and Hackney Public Health, Community Health Champions, Hackney CVS and partners invite you to a co-production workshop.
The workshop will review and shape resources that will help people who support and work with residents to build knowledge about sexual and reproductive health.
The purpose of the workshop is to review and agree on resources that can be used by front line staff and volunteers who work at community or neighbourhood level. This includes topics such as menopause and contraception.
Anyone who is interested in building knowledge and confidence around sexual and reproductive health topics is welcome to participate.
Voucher for volunteer participation in full session: £30.
Drinks and refreshments will be provided.
When: Thursday 27 November 2025, 4.30pm-6.30pm.
Where: Hackney CVS (to be confirmed)
Please complete this form to register by 20 November.
Register here

Well Street Common Winter Wellbeing Event
2025-12-01 11:30 - 15:00
Well Street Neighbourhood Forum and Hackney Quest are inviting Well Street Common Residents for a winter get-together. Join us for a hot lunch, the chance to meet neighbours and to find support to help you stay well this winter.
1 December. Register here

Shoreditch Park Neighbourhood Forum
2026-01-21 17:30 - 19:00
Join this forum to find out about free local services to support your young people’s wellbeing and mental health.
21 January. Register here

Charedi cultural awareness training
2026-01-22 14:15 - 16:30
Charedi cultural awareness training
Gain a deeper understanding of the unique aspects of the Charedi community in this free training session delivered by Interlink.
22 January. Register here

Children and Families Forum
2026-01-28 11:00 - 13:00
Children and Families Forum
This will be a space to discuss how voluntary and community organisations working with children and families want to work together this year.
28 January. Register here

Woodberry Wetlands Neighbourhood Forum
2026-02-03 12:00 - 14:00
Join for an engaging session focused on building stronger social connections and staying connected within our community.
3 February. Register here

Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum
2026-02-16 15:00 - 16:30
Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum
This forum will build on the conversation about the best ways to support people in the Well Street Common area to manage long-term pain.
16 February. Register here

Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum
2026-02-19 13:00 - 15:00
Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum
This forum will focus on the topic of supporting children, young people and parents to access wellbeing resources and mental health services.
19 February. Register here

Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum
2026-02-24 10:30 - 12:30
The Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum gives those who live, work or have a keen interest in the local area a say on how to improve their health and wellbeing, and help remove barriers to health care services that are needed.
24 February. Register here

Safeguarding children
2026-03-10 09:45 - 13:00
Great safeguarding goes beyond following procedures – it’s about creating a culture where everyone feels protected. Hackney CVS is holding in-person safeguarding sessions.
These sessions are designed to give you the clarity, confidence and tools you need to safeguard your service users. Book a place
Safeguarding children
Discover how to protect the children and young people you work with. Learn to spot concerns, respond appropriately and report with confidence.
Tuesday 10 March.
Sessions take place at Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, Dalston, E8 3AZ.
Book a place here

Safeguarding adults
2026-03-17 12:00 - 15:30
Sign up for training on how to safeguard adults
Great safeguarding goes beyond following procedures – it’s about creating a culture where everyone feels protected. Hackney CVS is holding two in-person safeguarding sessions.
These sessions are designed to give you the clarity, confidence and tools you need to safeguard your service users. Book a place
Safeguarding adults
Identify signs of abuse, understand your responsibilities, and master reporting procedures.
Tuesday 17 March.
Both sessions take place at Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, Dalston, E8 3AZ.
Book a place here
