Hackney CVS

Bid Writing: The Basics
2019-03-25 09:00 - 11:30 UTC
Bid Writing: The Basics. A workshop for staff members, volunteers, trustees or board members of charities, schools, not for profits or public sector organisations who intend to submit grant funding applications to charitable grant making trusts and foundations. Date: 25 March. Read more

'Freedom Song’
2019-03-24 18:00 - 20:00
‘Freedom Song’ at Hackney Empire on 24 March, 6pm.
Three local community choirs, led by Harvey Brough, will tell the remarkable story of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, a group of former slaves from Tennessee, who brought their ‘Songs of Sorrow and Freedom’ to the world, including to communities in Hackney. To buy tickets click here. Read more

Community Capacity Assets workshop
2019-03-20 10:00 - 14:00
Woodberry Down residents are invited to a series of health and wellbeing workshops at the Redmond Community centre: Mental Health and Wellbeing workshop on 6 March, Children, Young people, Adult and Disability workshop on 13 March and Community Capacity Assets workshop on 20 March.
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5 week Self-defence course
2019-03-13 18:30 - 20:30
Free 5 week Self-defence course. The course is focused on increasing the self-esteem and confidence of women and girls in Hackney. It starts on 14 March. Read more

Children, Young people, Adult and Disability workshop
2019-03-13 10:00 - 14:00

LGBTQ terminology, definitions and experience
2019-03-12 10:00 - 16:30
This training aims to support participants to increase understanding and confidence around LGBTQ terminology, definitions and experience. The course will address homophobia, biphobia and transphobia and support workers to develop strategies to address these and to support and include LGBTQ young people in their services.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing workshop
2019-03-06 10:00 - 14:00

Health and Social Care Forum
2019-03-05 13:30 - 16:30
The Health and Social Care Forum invites you to a meeting on the neighbourhood’s workstream. Date: 5 March. Read more

Introduction To Sexual Health and Condom Distribution Training
2019-02-26 10:00 - 16:30
This is a two day training course, running from 10am-4:30pm on both days – 26 and 27 February.
At the end of the training participants will have an increased knowledge of sexual health issues and will have explored and practiced how to incorporate sexual health and the distribution of condoms within their current roles.
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Hackney Rough Sleepers Summit
2019-02-22 10:00 - 14:00
Hackney Council and the Hackney Homelessness Prevention Partnership will host the annual Rough Sleepers Summit on Friday, 22 February.
The event will bring together organisations from across Hackney to hear and discuss local and national issues related to rough sleeping, homelessness and begging.
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UnLtd - Do It Awards information event
2019-02-20 12:30 - 15:00
Be part of East End Connect and receive an award of up to £5000 + a year of support to help launch your social enterprise!
What is this event?
An informal information session where UnLtd staff are hoping to meet, inform and encourage potential applicants for the “East End Connect Do It Awards”. We have an expression of interest deadline of 26th March – so this is designed to give you the key information you might need to apply.
Is this for you?
Are you someone who is starting something up (e.g. a social enterprise) that will have a direct positive social impact on the people of Hackney, or Barking and Dagenham in East London. If your answer is “yes”, then the UnLtd East End Connect Do It Awards could be a great opportunity for you. Please come along to find out more, ask any questions and get some advice about how to move forward with your idea, project, or social enterprise.
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A Valentine's gift day & Craft fair
2019-02-09 12:00 - 16:00
A free entry event for the community. There will be decorative items from local businesses, designers, artists and craft makers. Browse through the variety of stalls to select gifts for a special person for Valentine’s day.
Please email or call for further information & stall/table booking.
Age group: All ages.
Stoke Newington Methodist Church 106a, Stoke Newington High Street, N16 7NY London
Contact: Suzanne Asphall, email: designsbysuzanne01@hotmail.com, telephone: 07956905730.

Self neglect and hoarding training
2019-02-07 09:00 - 18:30
This 1-day course is a follow-up to the half-day workshops that presented summaries of the research evidence on working with adults who self-neglect. It will provide a refresh on the research evidence. It will also focus on recent published safeguarding adult reviews. Date: 7 February. Read more

Hackney Fostering Information Session
2019-02-06 17:30 - 19:00
Being a foster carer plays a hugely important role for a child in care. You will be supporting them with school and medical appointments, encouraging positive activities, overcoming emotional or physical trauma, whilst providing a safe and nurturing environment they can call home.
Fostering can be difficult, not just for you and the child involved, but all families involved. Nonetheless, it’s also incredibly rewarding. You’ll be making a difference to children and young people who need your help and love.
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Let’s talk about stroke
2019-02-05 13:00 - 15:00
Have you or a family member been affected by a stroke? Have you ever cared for someone with a stroke? Would you like to improve local community stroke support and services?
Come to ‘Let’s talk about stroke’ to share your views on how stroke services could be improved.
Date: 5 February. Read more

Hackney Wick Business Forum
2019-02-05 09:30 - 11:00
The forum is run by Hackney Council for local businesses, entrepreneurs or those about to set up their business. It’s a great chance to meet your business neighbours and hear about opportunities and local information relevant to you.
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Scared To Dance
2019-02-01 19:30 - 22:00
Scared To Dance + For The Rabbits present: Gold Baby + Cat Apostrophe
Gold Baby’s sound is one that fuses slacker-rock; jangling guitar lines and tight rhythms create a base atop which vocalist Siân Alex’s lush vocals can shimmer and shine. Recent single Maggots showcased their lyrical sincerity, recalling the likes of Hop Along or Courtney Barnett. Support from Cat Apostrophe.
Free entry. Age group: 18+
The Victoria, 451 Queensbridge Road, London E8 3AS.
Contact: Paul Richards. Email: paul@scaredtodance.co.uk
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New Year, New You! Volunteer Fair
2019-01-30 12:00 - 14:00 | CLR James Library, E8 3BQ
The new year is a time to think about making positive changes, and volunteering is a great way to start. Meet inspiring local charities looking for friendly residents to give their time to good causes and discover how you can get involved.
Refreshments included. All ages welcome.

Children and Young People’s Mental Health Wellbeing - How to Apply
2019-01-24 13:00 - 15:30
Children and Young People’s Mental Health Wellbeing – Meet the Match Funder.
Mental health is a key priority for the Children and Young People’s Maternity Work stream in Hackney. Several funders will pool the funding to address the local needs over a 3 year period.
Community and voluntary organisations are invited to attend this event. Date: 24 January 2019. For further information email helpline@hcvs.org.uk.
Register here.

Influencing Change, a five-day training programme
2019-01-22 08:00 - 17:00
Sheila McKechnie Foundation invites you to Influencing Change, a five-day training programme for campaigners. Dates: 22, 23 January, 25, 26 February and 26 March. Deadline for applications: 3 December. Read more

Suicide Awareness Training
2018-12-14 13:30 - 17:30
Maytree invites you to a free half day Suicide Awareness Training for professionals. The interactive and extensive training includes case studies, videos and group discussion.

Information and advice for the Windrush generation
2018-12-11 14:00 - 16:00
Did you come to the UK before 1989?
Are you worried about your immigration status?
You may be able to make a fee-free application for citizenship or get confirmation of your settled status in the UK under the government’s new Windrush scheme. Come along to find out more and get free, independent advice from a specialist immigration adviser about making an application.
11 December 2018, 2-4pm
Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation, 39 Leswin Rd, N16 7NX

FGM Awareness Event
2018-12-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
Event facilitated by RISE Community Action
For more information contact: contact@risecommunity.org.uk,
tel: 07983124500

Rainbow Grow FUN(d)raiser
2018-12-01 20:00 - 2018-12-02 00:00
Back by popular demand… Rainbow Grow will be hosting another FUN(d)raising evening. We will be taking over one of East London’s newest and classiest venues for an evening of fun & games, socialising, music and whatever else. You will also have an opportunity to hear about what we have been up to and how the plans for a London LGBTQ+ Centre are coming along.
In recognition of World Aids Day we are asking everyone to wear something red. And more practically – half of the money raised on the evening will go to The Food Chain with the other half supporting our work with Age UK.
Included in the ticket price is a free vodka cocktail or soft drink courtesy of Our/London Vodka.
More information here.

Rainbow Grow - FUN(d)raising event
2018-12-01 20:00 - 23:30
Rainbow Grow will be hosting another FUN(d)raising evening and this tme DJs Ritu & Jo Bunny will be joining us at one of East London’s newest and classiest venues for an evening of fun & games, socialising, music and whatever else!

What is a healthy weight?
2018-11-29 04:00 - 18:00
Healthy weight – enjoy life in your Neighbourhood. Residents around Upper Clapton or Rectory Road can share their views on what a healthy weight means to them and how local people can be supported. Date 29 November. Read more

Bi-annual Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls Practitioners' Forum
2018-11-28 09:30 - 16:30
This practitioners forum will cover a range of topics from working with young people, supporting survivors of sexual violence, supporting survivors with problematic substance misuse, and engaging perpetrators.
The Tomlinson Centre, Queensbridge Road, E8 3ND, 9.30am-4.30pm
For further information email HCYPS.Training@Hackney.gov.uk

Winter Warmer showcase
2018-11-27 11:00 - 15:00
Food, live cabaret, and lots of advice on keeping warm, healthy and happy over the coming colder months. The event takes place in the Assembly Rooms at the Hackney Town Hall in Reading Lane.

2018-11-15 08:00 - 17:00
Hackney: A Social Enterprise Borough Conference. The second annual conference celebrating Hackney’s rising social enterprise movement. Date: 15 November. Read more

Hackney CVS Trustees' week event
2018-11-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
Trustees of Hackney charities are invited to an informal evening of networking and learning. Come and hear short presentations on some of the key issues that trustees need to be thinking about, and meet and develop relationships with your fellow Hackney trustees. Date:13 November. Read more
