Cost it right: developing budgets for projects
2025-09-25 12:45 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
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

Sexual and reproductive health co-production workshop
2025-11-27 16:30 - 18:30
Creating sexual and reproductive health resources for use in the community
Register here
City and Hackney Public Health, Community Health Champions, Hackney CVS and partners invite you to a co-production workshop.
The workshop will review and shape resources that will help people who support and work with residents to build knowledge about sexual and reproductive health.
The purpose of the workshop is to review and agree on resources that can be used by front line staff and volunteers who work at community or neighbourhood level. This includes topics such as menopause and contraception.
Anyone who is interested in building knowledge and confidence around sexual and reproductive health topics is welcome to participate.
Voucher for volunteer participation in full session: £30.
Drinks and refreshments will be provided.
When: Thursday 27 November 2025, 4.30pm-6.30pm.
Where: Hackney CVS (to be confirmed)
Please complete this form to register by 20 November.
Register here

Well Street Common Winter Wellbeing Event
2025-12-01 11:30 - 15:00
Well Street Neighbourhood Forum and Hackney Quest are inviting Well Street Common Residents for a winter get-together. Join us for a hot lunch, the chance to meet neighbours and to find support to help you stay well this winter.
1 December. Register here

Shoreditch Park Neighbourhood Forum
2026-01-21 17:30 - 19:00
Join this forum to find out about free local services to support your young people’s wellbeing and mental health.
21 January. Register here

Charedi cultural awareness training
2026-01-22 14:15 - 16:30
Charedi cultural awareness training
Gain a deeper understanding of the unique aspects of the Charedi community in this free training session delivered by Interlink.
22 January. Register here

Children and Families Forum
2026-01-28 11:00 - 13:00
Children and Families Forum
This will be a space to discuss how voluntary and community organisations working with children and families want to work together this year.
28 January. Register here

Woodberry Wetlands Neighbourhood Forum
2026-02-03 12:00 - 14:00
Join for an engaging session focused on building stronger social connections and staying connected within our community.
3 February. Register here

Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum
2026-02-16 15:00 - 16:30
Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum
This forum will build on the conversation about the best ways to support people in the Well Street Common area to manage long-term pain.
16 February. Register here

Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum
2026-02-19 13:00 - 15:00
Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum
This forum will focus on the topic of supporting children, young people and parents to access wellbeing resources and mental health services.
19 February. Register here

Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum
2026-02-24 10:30 - 12:30
The Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum gives those who live, work or have a keen interest in the local area a say on how to improve their health and wellbeing, and help remove barriers to health care services that are needed.
24 February. Register here

Safeguarding children
2026-03-10 09:45 - 13:00
Great safeguarding goes beyond following procedures – it’s about creating a culture where everyone feels protected. Hackney CVS is holding in-person safeguarding sessions.
These sessions are designed to give you the clarity, confidence and tools you need to safeguard your service users. Book a place
Safeguarding children
Discover how to protect the children and young people you work with. Learn to spot concerns, respond appropriately and report with confidence.
Tuesday 10 March.
Sessions take place at Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, Dalston, E8 3AZ.
Book a place here

Safeguarding adults
2026-03-17 12:00 - 15:30
Sign up for training on how to safeguard adults
Great safeguarding goes beyond following procedures – it’s about creating a culture where everyone feels protected. Hackney CVS is holding two in-person safeguarding sessions.
These sessions are designed to give you the clarity, confidence and tools you need to safeguard your service users. Book a place
Safeguarding adults
Identify signs of abuse, understand your responsibilities, and master reporting procedures.
Tuesday 17 March.
Both sessions take place at Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, Dalston, E8 3AZ.
Book a place here

Designing and delivering a Theory of Change
2026-03-20 10:00 - 13:00
Designing and delivering a Theory of Change
This practical session equips organisations with the skills to map their activities, outputs and outcomes into a clear Theory of Change.
20 March. Book here

Community Conversation at Hackney CVS
2026-03-25 10:00
ELBA is holding this session in partnership with Hackney CVS about how to network well. This includes practicing your elevator pitch and how to describe the organisation in an engaging way.
25 March. Book here

Free management training
2026-04-12
Hackney CVS is holding a full-day management training course on 22 April. There is a limited number of free places available to our voluntary and community sector colleagues in Hackney and the City of London.
22 April. Complete expression of interest

Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum
2026-04-21 15:00 - 17:00
Health screening saves lives. This forum aims to ensure residents in Well Street Common are made aware of the benefits of health screening.
21 April. Register here

When the lights go out: emergency planning workshop
2026-05-19 10:00 - 12:30
When the lights go out: emergency planning workshop
This workshop is designed for voluntary and community sector organisations to prepare for emergencies and unexpected disruptions.
19 May. Register here

Springfield Park walking tour
2026-06-01
Sign up for a guided walk around Springfield Park and the surrounding neighbourhood. A great way to explore your local area and meet others.
1 June. Register here

Corporate Social Responsibility and partnership building
2026-06-10 10:00 - 12:00
ELBA is holding an in-person session, in partnership with Hackney CVS, which explores Corporate Social Responsibility and partnership building.
10 June. Register here

Well Street Common Festival
2026-06-14 12:00 - 16:30
Join this event to find out about opportunities for young people to build strong connections in their community and access to wellbeing services.
14 June. Register here

Shoreditch Park Neighbourhood Forum
2026-06-17 12:30
Join a session focused on early years mental health for children with additional needs, which recognises the wellbeing of parents and carers.
17 June. Register here

Hackney Downs Neighbourhood Forum
2026-06-20 10:00 - 14:00
Sign up to discuss how to improve their health and wellbeing, and help remove barriers for long-term health conditions.
20 June. Register here
