Evolve: AI Workshop
2025-04-30 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
ELBA and Hackney CVS will be hosting an innovative and engaging workshop on using AI to support with organisational development, fundraising, and data management. This will be an exciting opportunity for community organisations and business volunteers to come together to discuss and share how AI tools can be used across the third sector in East London.
The event is free and open to all community organisations based in Hackney, Tower Hamlets, and Haringey.
Event information
Where: Hackney CVS, The Adiaha Antigha Centre, 24-30 Dalston Ln, London E8 3AZ
To register your interest, please click here.

Bid writing
2025-05-13 10:00 - 13:00
Learn how to structure proposals, highlight key strengths, and maximize your chances of securing funding. This course is for organisations working in the City of London.
13 May. Book here

Shaping the future of Hackney CVS
2025-05-22 12:00 - 15:00
Sign up for our in-person Listening Session. We want to hear about:

What support your organisation needs.
What Hackney CVS should prioritise to tackle the biggest challenges in the borough.
What you want to see more of – and what you think should be stopped or done differently.

22 May. Register here

Managing your project and risk assessment training
2025-05-27 10:00 - 13:00
Learn how to manage your projects while identifying and mitigating potential risks.
This training is for organisations in the City of London.
Tuesday 27 May, 10am-1pm. Free. In-person. Book here

Net-walking
2025-05-27 12:00 - 13:00
Fancy a bit of net-walking? Then join us for our net-walking session and connect with others from the voluntary and statutory sectors.
What you need to know:

For the first walk, we will start at Hackney CVS and finish near Hackney Central.
The walk is open to everyone – people in all different types of roles and responsibilities across all sectors.
Please share this information with others who you think might like to join.
Ideas for walking routes are welcome – please share any ideas you have!

Join us for a chat and the chance to stretch your legs! It will be great to see you there. Hopefully, there will also be some sunshine for our walk!
When: Tuesday 27 May, 12pm-1pm.
Where: Starting at Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, E8 3AZ.
If you have any questions, please email Carrie Hirst.

Hackney Marshes Neighbourhood Forum
2025-06-06 14:00 - 17:00
Join this forum to have a say on how to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Hackney Marshes. The topic of this forum is: Help to manage diabetes.
6 June. Register here

VCSquared collaboration meeting
2025-06-10 10:00 - 12:00
Our next VCSquared collaboration meeting is at the Golden Lane Community Centre. As well as networking, the meeting will focus on digital inclusion and artificial intelligence (AI).
10 June. Register here

Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum
2025-06-16 11:00 - 13:00
Join us for our quarterly Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum. This forum takes place during Refugee Week. A light lunch will be provided afterwards.
16 June. Book here

Hackney coffee and networking morning
2025-06-19 10:00 - 12:00
Our coffee mornings bring together charities and statutory organisations to share insights and explore partnerships that address health inequalities.
19 June. Book here

Monitoring and evaluation training
2025-06-24 10:00 - 12:30
This session will equip you with essential monitoring and evaluation techniques to assess effectiveness, improve outcomes and demonstrate success to stakeholders. The training is for organisations in the City of London.
24 June. Book here

Children and Families Forum
2025-06-24 11:00 - 13:00
Join us to understand the current challenges, services, and support available for children and families navigating special educational needs (SEN) services in Hackney.
24 June. Register here

Charedi cultural awareness training
2025-06-24 14:15
Join this insightful cultural training focused on health and wellbeing within the Charedi community. The interactive session will provide insights into the unique aspects of the Charedi community.
24 June. Read more

Hackney Downs Neighbourhood Forum
2025-06-28 10:00 - 15:00
The next forum topic is: Healthy living, healthy lifestyles. The event features a physical activity workshop, a canal boat ride and opportunities to connect with local organisations about healthy eating, health and wellbeing.
28 June. Register here

VCSquared summer networking brunch
2025-07-01 10:00 - 12:00
VCSquared summer networking brunch
Reflect, connect and shape what’s next. We’re wrapping up the first phase of VCSquared, our City of London project. Join us for good food, great company and some big-picture thinking.
1 July. Register here

Communication and leadership workshop
2025-07-01 10:00 - 17:00
Join our full-day training programme, designed to build confidence, enhance communication, and strengthen leadership in Hackney’s voluntary and community sector (VCS).
1 July. Book here

Developing a fundraising strategy
2025-07-03 13:45 - 17:00
Sign up for this session to find out how to develop a clear fundraising strategy to diversify your income streams and strengthen financial sustainability.
3 July. Sign up

City Neighbourhood Forum
2025-07-08 14:00 - 16:30
City Neighbourhood Forum
The City Neighbourhood Forum seeks to improve health and wellbeing in the City of London. Join this community event that focuses on shaping a healthier future.
8 July.
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Young Black People's Mental Wealth Fund celebration event
2025-07-28 17:00
Join us for a special evening marking the completion of the Young Black People’s Mental Wealth Fund programme – a powerful initiative supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young Black people in Hackney.
28 July. Register here

Mental Health Strategic Group
2025-07-31 11:00 - 13:00
This session aims to raise awareness about where decisions are currently made about mental health services in City and Hackney.
31 July. Sign up

Springfield summer forum
2025-08-28 14:00
Join this fun and informative afternoon focused on family health and wellbeing. Get support on nutrition, mental wellbeing and more. Light refreshments provided.
28 August. Register here

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
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
