Hackney CVS

Basic Risk Assessment
2018-06-19 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
Do you want to know how to carry out a risk assessment? Do you have responsibility for managing health and safety? This 3-hour basic risk assessment training could be what you are looking for.
Date: 19 June 2018 Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm Venue: Adiaha Antigha Centre, 24-30 Dalston Lane, E8 3AZ
For further information and to book click here.

Art, design and craft fair
2018-06-09 12:00 - 16:00
This is a free entry event for the community with a creative flair. There will be decorative items from local businesses, designers, artist and craft makers. Browse through the variety of stalls, to view the creative and decorative items on display. Please contact for further information and stall bookings.
Where? Stoke Newington Methodist Church, 106a Stoke Newington High Street, Stoke Newington, Hackney N16 7NY
Contact: Suzanne Asphall, e-mail: designsbysuzanne01@hotmail.com
Telephone: 07956905730

Meet the Funders
2018-05-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
We will be joined by London Community Foundation and Trust for London for an interactive session on their funding priorities and support available for voluntary and community groups.

The London Community Foundation supports community-based organisations focused on helping disadvantaged London. They specialise in finding and funding small organisations who are just starting out or who don’t attract mass public support. LCF stands shoulder to shoulder with the groups they support and base their decisions on the merit of ideas and the talents behind them.
Trust for London is an independent charitable foundation. They aim to tackle poverty and inequality in London and do this by: funding voluntary and charity groups; funding independent research; providing knowledge and expertise on London’s social issues to policymakers and journalists. They have seven funding programmes for 2018-2022, details of which can be found in the funding guidelines.
Date: 23rd May 2018 Time: 10.30am- 12.00pm Venue: Adiaha Antigha Centre, 24-30 Dalston Lane, E8 3AZ
For further information and to book click here.

Hackney Dementia Festival
2018-05-21
Dementia Action Week –
21 – 25 May 2018

A week of events and activities in Hackney for people living with dementia, their families and friends.
#dementiafriendlyhackney
From Monday 21st – Friday 25th May members and supporters of Hackney Dementia Action Alliance are celebrating Dementia Action Week with a range of public events, for example; launching with a spectacular tea dance at Shoreditch Town Hall, gardening and craft workshops, art exhibitions, guided walks and after walk refreshments, outdoor board games, dementia and sing-along films, and the biggest Singing for the Brain ever.
For more information contact sandra.cater@alzheimers.org.uk

Hackney Half Marathon
2018-05-20 09:00 - 17:00
Challenge yourself whilst raising money for one of the charities on May 20th, 2018. This flat and fast route through Hackney is perfect for beginners and serious runners alike, and features roaring crowds and music at every mile

Das Brass live brass band, canalside in Hackney Wick
2018-05-17 19:00 - 23:00
Das Brass get a crowd dancing and boogieing all night, whether it’s to The White Stripe’s Seven Nation Army or a funked up snippet of the Countdown theme.
Craft and organic drinks and 10% of kitchen.
Where? Grow, 98C Main Yard, Wallis Road, Hackney Wick E9 5LN.
Contact: Jordanna, e-mail: hello@growhackney.co.uk
Telephone: 020 8541 4328.

GDPR Compliance – Get Ready in May!
2018-05-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25 May 2018 and most organisations in all sectors will need to make some changes in order to comply.

This intensive workshop aims to provide you with in-depth knowledge on how to be GDPR compliant by May 2018. This includes how it should be applied in practice and the importance for data controllers and data processors holding personal information to ensure that correct frameworks and systems are in place in order to comply.
Date: 17th May 2018 Time: 2.00pm- 5.00pm Venue: Adiaha Antigha Centre, 24-30 Dalston Lane, E8 3AZ
For further information and to book click here.

Take a Pause Wellbeing Festival
2018-05-16 18:00 - 20:30
We’re Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest and we want you to join us and take a pause from busy, city life in the idyllic Dalston Eastern Curve Garden.

Ageing, Isolation and BAME Communities
2018-05-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Tomlinson Centre, Queensbridge Rd, London, E8 3ND
Connect Hackney is inviting organisations from across the borough who work with older people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities to join us for a special event to talk about ageing, isolation and how it affects older people from BAME communities, specifically.
Read more

Charity Finance Made Easy
2018-05-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
Do you want a better understanding of your charity accounts and reporting? Do you need to update your knowledge of charity finance? Whether you’re a trustee or a finance officer, this training will increase your confidence in dealing with charity finances.

This course will provide you with the knowledge to:

ensure you are making the most of your finances;
evaluate the services you provide and whether they are financially viable for your organisation;
make sure you have up to date information about our charity’s finances, cash flow and obligations.

Register here.

Using evidence to fundraise
2018-05-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
This three-hour training course will explore the types of evidence (and the value of using of evidence) to use to increase the confidence of small organisations and their capacity to submit funding applications.

Course Outline
This interactive course will help participants examine the types of researched evidence needed to increase their capacity in order to make successful applications.
By the end of the course participants will have a better understanding of:

Funders requirements for evidence of need
Evidence of track record
Organisational capabilities and evidence of impact

The learning methods applied to this course will be; a PowerPoint structure, group discussion and participatory flip-chart input.
The PowerPoint slides will be available to participants after the session.
Register here.

Hackney Mayoral Election Hustings 2018
2018-04-29 14:00 - 16:00
Political rivals will vie for votes at the Arcola Theatre, where residents will get the chance to quiz Hackney’s incumbent Mayor Philip Glanville and challengers for what is arguably the most influential job in the borough.
Ahead of next month’s mayoral election the Hackney Citizen is hosting a free debate at the Dalston venue from 2pm-4pm.
The event will be a chance for residents to hear from representatives from parties fielding candidates in the Mayoral election about issues the council is responsible for.
For more information please email your query to editor@hackneycitizen.co.uk.
Register here.

HSCF Transformation Forum
2018-04-25 09:30 - 13:00 | Tomlinson Centre, Queensbridge Rd, London, E8 3ND
You are invite to Health and social Care Forum joint meeting ‘Big meeting’. Where all the Health and Social care groups will meet under one roof.
It will involve of an hour of SIG meeting, then groups will split into transformation work streams (Prevention, Planned Care, Unplanned Care and Children & Young People), and meet for an hour followed by HSCF Forum meeting.
Time & Date: 25th April 2018 at 9.30 to 1pm
Venue: The Tomlinson Centre
Register here

Rainbow Grow - planting session
2018-04-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
Rainbow Grow – Hackney-based LGBTQI+ gardening group – will be having a mini-garden at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Help them plant pansies for this event at Hackney CVS on 24 April at 1pm. All are welcome to attend. Read more

GDPR Compliance – Get Ready!
2018-04-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25 May 2018 and most organisations in all sectors will need to make some changes in order to comply.

This intensive workshop aims to provide you with in-depth knowledge on how to be GDPR compliant by May 2018. This includes how it should be applied in practice and the importance for data controllers and data processors holding personal information to ensure that correct frameworks and systems are in place in order to comply.
Register here.

Best Practice in Volunteer Management
2018-04-19 13:30 - 16:30 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
Good volunteer recruitment and management not only increases your organisations capacity and impact, but also ensures that the time you give to supporting volunteers makes a real difference to their skills and confidence.

Who is this course is for?
For micro, small to medium community and voluntary groups interested in working with volunteers – for one off events, projects or longer ongoing volunteer placements. This session is an overview covering all the Best Practice essentials, but will be tailored towards participants’ previous engagement and experience with volunteers (via pre-course survey).

Register here

How to Apply session – Hackney Council Community Grants
2018-04-19 10:30 - 13:30 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
Hackney CVS is working in partnership with Hackney Council to deliver a workshop on ‘How to Apply’ to the Hackney Small Grants up to £5,000.

The 2nd Round of Small grants open on 3rd April and close on Monday 14th May, so you better get your applications ready.
This workshop will:

Provide an overview of the Hackney Small Grants programme
Give details on the application process

By the end of the workshop participants will be able to:

Gain a better understanding of the way to identify and evidence needs
Demonstrate a better understanding of the London Borough Hackney Outcomes and Safeguarding questions.

Register here.

Meet the funders
2018-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
We are lucky to be joined by City Bridge Trust and The Big Lottery for an interactive session on their funding priorities and support available for voluntary and community groups.

City Bridge Trust has finalised a new strategy for 2018 to 2023 – Bridging Divides. Bridging Divides is a vision and values led strategy taking a ‘total assets’ approach to achieving this vision, meaning that as well as its £100 million of funding over five years CBT will also ensure the best use of its other non-monetary resources: including the links it has to civil society, other funders and the wider funding ecology, and the expertise of its trustee the CoLC and their links to local, regional and national Government and the private sector.
The Big Lottery has implemented a temporary pause on their Reaching Communities programme whilst a restructure is taking place as well as embedding new ways of working with voluntary and community groups. Reaching Communities will reopen on Monday 2 April, all the changes will be shared at Meet the Funders Session hosted by Hackney CVS on 18 April 10-12pm.

Register here.

Making Every Contact Count in Health and Care
2018-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Pembury Community Centre, 1 Atkins Square, Dalston Lane, London, E8 1HL, United Kingdom
A new service is being designed to allow health and care staff in City & Hackney to:

have conversations about non-medical issues affecting people’s health,
give brief advice and signpost people to other sources of information/advice and support they may need.

This is a great opportunity for residents to have a real say in the design of this service with the commissioners designing the service.
More information

Stamford Hill walking tour
2018-04-15 14:00 - 17:00
An expert guide Rabbi Mendy Korer’s special tour includes a bakery, an all-girls school, lunch at a falafel bar, sometimes even a private home, and is full of stories of Stamford Hill’s people and the Chasidic way of life. Tickets £10.
Register here.
Where? Stamford Hill Library, 120 Stamford Hill, Hackney N16 6QT
Contact: Rabbi Mendy Korer
Email: info@jewishislington.co.uk

It's Okay - Let's Talk about Us, You Are Not Alone
2018-03-23 17:45 - 21:00
With every problem there is a solution, you are not alone in this – just know it’s ok.
With talks from mental health professionals, this event will be an opportunity for young people to normalise the discussion.
Venue: Hackney CVS The Adiaha Antigha Centre 24-30 Dalston Lane E8 3AZ
Date: Friday 23 March 2018
Arrival: 5:45PM 9:00PM
Age: 16 +
Access requirements: monique@hcvs.org.uk or 07534028144
Free hot food will be provided.
Please can you support this event by coming along and sharing it with your young people as it’s an important subject.

Engaging with Online Influencers and Fundraisers
2018-03-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2018-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
Are you making the best use of your social media channels? Have you explored using social media for online fundraising? This training session will help understand the benefits of using social media to attract donations and new supporters to support your work for the community. The training will focus on engaging influencers on social media and recruiting people to become online fundraisers for your charity or community group.

Part one: Reaching New Audiences and Engaging Influencers Online
Part two: Engaging Online Fundraisers
The session will provide you with the following learning outcomes:

Understand the key concepts around social media.
How to identify key channels to engage new supporters and influencers online.
Communicate effectively with your supporters through social media.
Recruit, develop and support online fundraisers for your organisation.
How you can join Localgiving and take part in our Local Hero competition.

Register here.

Parents' 1-1 Advice and support
2018-03-17 13:30 - 15:30
Parents’ 1-1 Advice and support
Parents’ One Stop Advice Surgery
Saturday 17 March 2018 1.30 -3.30pm
Do you know an adult in need that is unable to access support on a weekday?
Fathers, mothers and supporters can now receive guidance and support from a range of experts free of charge.
Key areas:

Health and Children’s mental well-being, Education, – ELFT
Housing – Shelter
Employment – African Community School
Domestic Abuse –
Budgeting and finance – Skillspool Training

Book a place online – and please indicate which topic (see above) you want support with.
Would you like to give advice in the future email helpline@hcvs.org.uk or text 07534 028 144.

Gardening course for people with learning disabilities
2018-03-13 10:00 - 13:00
St Mary’s Secret Garden will be running a Come Gardening course for people with learning disabilities.
Read more here.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
2018-03-13 09:45 - 2018-03-14 17:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
This is an internationally recognised and certificated Youth Mental First Aid training delivered by certified Mental Health First Aid England instructors.

Do you work with Young people in Hackney?
Do you want to learn how to promote a young person’s mental and emotional wellbeing?
Then attend this course which will provide you with the information, tools, and techniques you need to support a young person who might be experiencing mental and emotional distress.
The course is split into the following four sections:

What is mental health?
Depression and anxiety.
Suicide and psychosis.
Self-harm and eating disorders.

Register here.

What future our NHS?
2018-03-06 18:00 - 20:00
Find out about the changing local health and care system at this public meeting.
Health and care organisations in Hackney and the City of London are now working together more to try to improve residents’ health and wellbeing. This is a chance to ask local leaders about their plans for services.
Confirmed speakers:

Jonathan McShane, Member for Health, Social Care and Devolution, Hackney Council,
Randall Anderson, Member, City of London Corporation,
Dr Clare Highton, Chair, City and Hackney Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG),
David Maher, Acting Managing Director, City and Hackney CCG,
Local patient group representative.

Where?
Amnesty International UK (Auditorium)
25 New Inn Yard
EC2A 3EA London
United Kingdom

Register here.

Best Practice in Volunteer Management
2018-03-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
Good volunteer recruitment and management not only increases your organisations capacity and impact, but also ensures that the time you give to supporting volunteers makes a real difference to their skills and confidence.

Who is this course is for?
For micro, small to medium community and voluntary groups interested in working with volunteers – for one off events, projects or longer ongoing volunteer placements. This session is an overview covering all the Best Practice essentials, but will be tailored towards participants’ previous engagement and experience with volunteers (via pre-course survey).
Course aim:
Led by Volunteer Centre Hackney, this session will introduce you to the key areas of volunteer management, policies, recruitment and support in order to develop a programme that really works for your organisation and your volunteers.

Register here.

Bump Buddies Mentor Training
2018-02-21 10:00 - 13:30
Shoreditch Trust invites you to the Bump Buddies Mentor Training.
Bump Buddies brings Hackney women together. The mentors play an important role in supporting the mother-to-be, being an ear to listen, a source of information on the choices available through pregnancy and early motherhood, and a reassuring presence to boost confidence in making her preferences known and respected.
To register or find out more visit http://www.shoreditchtrust.org.uk/health-and-wellbeing/bump-buddies/

Food for Life
2018-02-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Stamford Hill Community Centre, Stamford Hill, London, N16 6RZ, United Kingdom
The Food for Life programme supports people to improve their physical and mental health by building a better relationship with food.
At Food for Life, we believe that good food is essential to leading a healthy and happy life. By ‘good food’, we mean healthy, wholesome and flavoursome food, which we think is integral to who we are, where we’re from and how we relate to each other!
A new family course starts on 19th February.
Every Monday 19th – February 26th March, 4-6pm.
To see more dates and venues visit the website: http://shoreditchtrust.org.uk/health-and-wellbeing/food-for-life/
