Hackney CVS

Hackney Giving's How to Apply workshop
2023-09-26 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
Hackney Giving’s How to Apply workshop
This workshop will cover the Hackney Giving and LBH Cost of Living Grant programme guidance and how to complete the application form.
26 September. Book a place

Hackney Refugee and Migrant Forum
2023-09-27 13:00 - 14:30
This quarterly forum is for organisations that work with refugees and migrants. It provides an opportunity for organisations to discuss and plan work together.
27 September. Register here

Hackney CVS Coffee and Networking Morning
2023-09-29 09:30 - 11:30
Are you an organisation delivering services that support health, care or well-being in City and Hackney? Join HCVS for a coffee and networking morning.
9:30-11:30am on Friday 29th September 9:30-11:30am.
Please register online at https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=1250

Bid Writing and Financial Planning
2023-10-02 09:30 - 13:30
Bid Writing and Financial Planning
This half-day training aims to increase the skills and knowledge needed to write a funding proposal and set a budget.
During the session you will learn how to build an overall plan for a bid proposal, including:
– How to analyse your organisation and demonstrate need.
– How to financially plan and set a budget including Full cost recovery
– How to apply Financial Monitoring and Management
2 October. Register now

VCS Children and Families Forum
2023-10-03 11:00 - 13:00
VCS Children and Families Forum
Join us for the next Children and Families Forum, which takes place in-person at the Hackney CVS office.
3 October. Register here

LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group
2023-10-05 15:00 - 16:30
LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group meeting
Our LGBTQIA+ SIG meeting is for any organisations in City and Hackney that work with LGBTQIA+ issues. The next meeting will include an update on the Action Plan of the LGBTQIA+ Strategy.
Register at https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=1276

City of London Coffee and Networking Morning
2023-10-10 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 10th October 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=1270
Not able to attend the coffee morning in October? We’ll be returning to Portsoken Community Centre on Tuesday 14th November and Tuesday 12th December 9:30-11:30am

Black History Season Open Afternoon at Hackney CVS
2023-10-18 13:00 - 17:00
On 18 October we invite the VCS, statutory partners and funders to experience our exhibition and to learn about some of the work we are undertaking on EDI and Anti-Racism.The afternoon agenda includes:

1pm-2pm: Lunch, accompanied by African drumming. Vegetarian and vegan lunch options available.
2pm-3.30pm: Workshop on Anti-Racism facilitated by BLM London. Followed by an update on Hackney CVS’s EDI and Anti-Racism strategy.
3.30pm-5.00pm: Drinks reception to close.

We would very much like you to join us for the event.Register here

Anti-racist commissioning blue-sky thinking workshop
2023-10-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Core Clapton, 161 Northwold Road, London, E5 8RL
In this interactive workshop Hackney VCS and statutory partners will come together to be inspired and open their minds about what commissioning and health could look like in our communities if there was no racism.

We will then deconstruct different commissioning approaches and rebuild a commissioning model that we believe is anti-racist to deliver in the coming weeks.
Please note this session will be taking place in-person at Core Clapton.
Register at https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=1292
Here’s an overview of the upcoming Anti-racist Commissioning workshops:

Anti-racist commissioning blue-sky thinking workshop
Wednesday 25th October 25th 10am-1pm
Register at https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=1292

Anti-racist commissioning workshop 1
Monday 13th November 1-5pm
Register at https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=1293

Anti-racist commissioning workshop 2
Tuesday 5th December 9:30am-1pm
Register at https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=1294

You can find out more about our anti-racist commissioning work at https://hcvs.org.uk/antiracistcommissioning
If you have any questions about this workshop or Hackney CVS’s anti-racist commissioning work, please email peter@hcvs.org.uk

Coproduced project values:

Co-owned / co-produced​
Learning and impact created throughout the journey​
Value community resilience and helping communities help themselves​
Prioritise collaboration ​
Shared power​
Emphasis on global majority communities​

Coproduced project approach:

Not following ‘typical governance’ framework with structural/systemic racism built in ​
Ideas proposed for community to deconstruct and improve ​
Build on what has been done before and is happening elsewhere
Data to have a ‘reasonable’ influence
Build evidence of what works and what doesn’t for communities and the health and care system through evaluation

Introduction to domestic abuse awareness training
2023-10-31 09:30 - 13:30
This free introductory half-day session will help you to understand what the term ‘domestic violence’ means, the different types of abuse and what to do if you spot the signs of abuse.
31 October. Book here

Shoreditch Park and the City Neighbourhood Forum
2023-10-31 11:00 - 13:00
Our quarterly forum brings together residents, health practitioners, VCS organisations, and councillors to discuss health priorities and needs of the local area.
31 October. Read more

Sexual Health SIG Meeting
2023-11-01 14:00 - 14:30
Our Sexual Health SIG group is for any members working in City and Hackney organisations around sexual health.
The purpose of the SIG is to discuss local issues faced when supporting the community to maintain good sexual health and share insights with relevant parts of the health and social care system.
Register at https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=1275

Wednesday 1st November 2023 at 1-2:30pm via online

Hackney Marshes Neighbourhood Forum meeting
2023-11-07 15:00 - 16:30
Register for the next Neighbourhood Forum for Hackney Marshes. The event at the Sanctuary Meeting Room will discuss the barriers to health services faced by Global Majority residents.
7 November. Book here

Anti-racist commissioning - workshop 1
2023-11-13 13:30 - 17:00 | Tomlinson Centre, Queensbridge Rd, London, E8 3ND
In this workshop we will start delivering the agreed commissioning model and will focus on a nominated health inequality. If you have any questions or for further information email Peter.
13 November. Register here

City of London Coffee and Networking Morning
2023-11-14 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 November 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=1271

Mental Health SIG meeting
2023-11-15 11:00 - 12:30
Our Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) provides a forum for Hackney and City of London for anyone who has an interest in the provision of mental health services.
If you wish to present, or would like to raise a topic for discussion, please email zebina@hcvs.org.uk.
Meeting-Wednesday 15 November 2023 at 11.00-12.30am via MS Teams
https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1288

LGBTQIA+ SIG Meeting
2023-11-28 08:00 - 17:00
You are invited to attend our LGBTQIA+ SIG Meeting on Thursday 7th December 2023 from 3pm-4.30pm. Please register your interest by 4 December so we can make the necessary arrangements for refreshments.
Book here
https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1297

London Fields Neighbourhood Forum
2023-11-28 14:00 - 16:00
Our quarterly forum brings together residents, health practitioners, councillors and the voluntary and community sector to discuss the health priorities and needs of the local area. The theme for the next meeting is mental wellbeing.
28 November. Read more

Hackney CVS coffee and networking morning
2023-11-29 09:30
Are you an organisation delivering services that support health, care or wellbeing in City and Hackney? Join us for a coffee and networking morning 9:30-11:30am on Wednesday 29th November!
For the first half an hour, you’ll get chance to network over refreshments, pastries and fruit.
We’ll then be joined by Judy Harris Strategic Delivery Officer – Ageing Well and Dementia-friendly at Hackney Council, to think about how we can support older people to get out and about – exploring evidence, ideas and funding.
This session will benefit:

Staff from local organisations working with older people (managers and frontline)
Older residents
Staff from public sector services working with older people.

Services are stretched in what they can offer older people who need physical or emotional support to leave home. Are you interested in working with the council and other local organisations to make a plan to bring in funding to support Hackney’s older population to get out and about?
At this coffee morning London Borough of Hackney and Hackney CVS will share:

Evidence and data on older people in Hackney
A business case for the need for more support for older people to get out and about
Ideas from other areas
Funding opportunities

You will get local data you can use in funding bids, meet potential partners, hear about relevant funding opportunities and learn about what is currently on offer and what is missing for older people who need support to leave home.
Register online at https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=1252
For more information or if you would like to host a coffee morning in your community space, please contact peter@hcvs.org.uk

Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum
2023-11-30 13:00 - 15:00
Our quarterly forum brings together health practitioners, VCS organisations, residents and councillors to discuss the health priorities and needs of the local area.
30 November. Read more

Woodberry Wetlands Neighbourhood Forum
2023-12-02 12:00 - 15:00
Woodberry Wetlands Neighbourhood Forum
The theme of the next Woodberry Wetlands Forum is a wellbeing day for asylum seekers.The forum is at the Redmond Community Centre, Kaylani Avenue, N4 2HF.
Book here

Anti-racist commissioning workshop 2
2023-12-05 09:30 - 13:00
In this workshop, we will continue delivering the commissioning model that we have agreed, focusing on a nominated health inequality. The session could include hearing from community groups delivering in this area of work and what they think would support residents best and doing a vote. However, it depends on what is decided by the group during the blue-sky thinking workshop.
Please note this session will be taking place in-person at Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton Street, London N1 6SH.
Please register your place at https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=1294
You can find out more about our anti-racist commissioning work at https://hcvs.org.uk/antiracistcommissioning
If you have any questions about this workshop or Hackney CVS’s anti-racist commissioning work, please email peter@hcvs.org.uk
Co-produced project values:

Co-owned / co-produced​
Learning and impact created throughout the journey​
Value community resilience and helping communities help themselves​
Prioritise collaboration ​
Shared power​
Emphasis on global majority communities​

Co-produced project approach:

Not following ‘typical governance’ framework with structural/systemic racism built in ​
Ideas proposed for community to deconstruct and improve ​
Build on what has been done before and is happening elsewhere
Data to have a ‘reasonable’ influence
Build evidence of what works and what doesn’t for communities and the health and care system through evaluation

Learning Disabilities and Autism Special Interest Group meeting
2023-12-06 11:00 - 12:30
Our Learning Disabilities and Autism Special Interest Group meeting provides a forum in Hackney and City for anyone with an interest in the provision of services for people with learning disabilities and autism.
Register at https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=1284

City of London Coffee and Networking Morning
2023-12-12 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 12th December 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=1272

Hackney Advice Forum
2023-12-12 11:00 - 12:30
Hackney Advice Forum
The Hackney Advice Forum (HAF) provides independent advice agencies a space to improve the quality, level and co-ordination of their services.
12 December. Read more

Introduction to domestic abuse awareness
2023-12-14 13:30 - 16:30
This half-day online session will help participants understand what ‘domestic violence’ means, the different types of abuse, and what to do if you spot the signs of abuse.
14 December. Register here

Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum Meeting
2024-01-09 15:30 - 17:00
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
