Monitoring and evaluation training
2025-06-24 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London)
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

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
