Hackney CVS

Basic Risk Assessment
2018-01-23 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
This introductory course will identify what should be considered when carrying out a risk assessment and will equip learners with the basic knowledge necessary to take on health and safety responsibilities and play a part in making workplaces safer.
This course is ideal for:

People with health and safety responsibilities in voluntary sector organisations;
Staff and volunteers of community groups;
Recent arrivals and migrant workers who want to know the basics of risk assessment.

For further information or to book visit: https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=53

Living with Hearing loss course
2018-01-23 10:30 - 17:00
A new Living with Hearing loss course starting 23 January 2018 for 8 weeks.
If you are 50 plus, a Hackney resident and have a hearing loss – this is the course for you. It starts at 10.15 and offers lip reading practice, support with your hearing loss, information and advice on tinnitus, equipment, activities, and meeting people who share your experiences of hearing loss.
To book your place /for more information contact: Geraldine O’Halloran, Deafplus, Trinity Centre, Key Close, Whitechapel, E1 4HG, email:
Geraldine.O’Halloran@deafplus.org or telephone and leave a message with your details on: 0207 790 9227.

Parent Group - Looking at Down’s Syndrome
2018-01-16 11:00 - 13:00
Guest speaker: Jill Ellis
Consultant Community Paediatrician, Hackney Ark
Come and join us as we learn more about what Down’s Syndrome is, what causes Down’s Syndrome and what services there are in Hackney for families needing support. Also a chance to ask questions and meet other parents.
Within this group we discuss issues that affect parents raising children with disabilities. This groups is for parents who live in City and Hackney. Parents meet and support each other in a relaxed and informal environment. Sometimes the groups are topic themed where we will discuss a specific theme. Other times we meet and try new activities like ‘learning to draw’ or ‘meditation and relaxation’
This group is able to make recommendations to the Clinical Commissioning group for City and Hackney. Giving parents a say in the services that are provided.

Where?
The Huddleston Centre, 30 Powell Road, London, E5 8DJ

Health & Safety at Work Essentials
2018-01-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
This introductory course is for people with health and safety responsibilities in community and voluntary sector organisations, who want to learn about the rights to working in a safe and healthy environment and how to enforce these rights.
The session will cover:

The Health & Safety at Work Act
The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations
COSHH – Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Manual Handling Regulations
How to carry out a Risk Assessment.

For further information or to book visit:
https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=52

12 week course for older people who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
2018-01-09 10:30 - 12:30
MRS Independent Living Peer Support Project is running a 12 week course for Older People who have been diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes.
The series will run from 10.30 – 12.30 am on Tuesdays from the 9th January 2018- 27th March.
If you are unsure about the changes in your life style you should be making OR if you know what you should do but just find it very hard to make the changes then this may be the course you have been waiting for. It will also be a chance to meet new people who also want to make changes in their life style.
Each session will include delicious and healthy refreshments.
The course is open to all older people but is geared particularly to meeting the needs of the Black and Caribbean Communities.
If you would like further information and details please telephone 0330 380 1013 or email Services@mrsindependentliving.org

Stamford Hill history walk
2018-01-06 10:00 - 13:00
Trace the area’s place in Hackney’s history and people who have lived there. Visit two little known Victorian gems: Allen Gardens and St. Andrew’s Church, with its beautiful murals.
Meet 11am Stamford Hill entrance to Abney Park Cemetery N16 0LH. £10 (£8 concessions).
To book email sea@walkhackney.co.uk/text 07710 414 240. Contact: Sean Gubbins. Email: sean@walkhackney.co.uk

MTR BFI Film Academy for 16-19 year olds
2018-01-06 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday, 06 January 2018 – Sunday, 11 February 2018

Are you passionate about film? Want a career in the film industry? If so, the BFI Film Academy is for you. This course offers you the chance to be part of our future film industry. To apply go to our website or call/email and we can send it you.
Age group: 16-19. Mouth That Roars, MTR Studio 23, 29 Waterson St, London E2 8HT.
Contact: Denise Rose. Email: mouththatroars@btconnect.com Telephone: 02077292323.
Visit website

Coffee afternoon for 50+
2018-01-03 12:00 - 15:00
Wednesday, 22 November 2017 – Wednesday, 28 March 2018 12 noon – 3pm.

Are you fed up of watching the telly? Wish to meet people who are over 50 and connect with people? We can help.
Every Wednesday you can come and join us for tea/coffee and chat. Bring a friend or 2, sandwich and enjoy the company of wonderful people.
The Sharp End, 30 Holly St, Dalston E8 3XW.
Contact: Naz, e-mail: nazmun-khanam@thesharpend.org.uk; telephone: 020 7923 0350.

Christmas community gospel concert
2017-12-19 19:00 - 21:00
A community concert for everyone. Featuring The Camden United Gospel Choir, St Katherine’s Gospel Choir, The VMC Gospel Choir and others.
More information in the leaflet here.

ESOL advice day
2017-12-19 10:00 - 18:00
Do you want to learn English for life and work?
There are free ESOL classes in Hackney to help you. Come to the ESOL advice day below and an adviser will check your level of English and help you to find a class. There are classes in the morning, afternoon and evening.
Tuesday 19 December 2017: 10am, 1pm or 6pm
HACKNEY LEARNING TRUST
Meeting Room 5
1 Reading Lane,
London E8 1GQ
More information

Mental Health First Aid
2017-12-13 09:30 - 17:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
This internationally recognised and certificated 2-day Youth Mental First Aid training is for those working with young people. This course will provide you with the information, tools, and techniques needed to support a young person who might be experiencing mental and emotional distress. Within each section, there is a clear focus on the issues faced by young people, including bullying/cyber-bullying and substance misuse. The course also teaches the importance of promoting well-being and protective factors. At the end of the course, you will also receive a certificate confirming you are a trained Youth Mental Health First Aider.
Date: 13th & 14th March 2018
Time: 09.45am- 4.45pm
For further information or to book visit: https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=64

Recognise your potential - free taster session
2017-12-12 09:30 - 11:30
Boost your confidence and realise that your skills and personal qualities count!
Try out this workshop and if you like it sign up for the longer pathway course.
Date: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Time: 9.30 am – 11.30 am
Venue: Thomas Fairchild Children’s Centre, Napier Grove, N1 7HX
Buses: 76, 141, 21 or 394

CEO & Directors Network
2017-12-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
Would you like the chance to join, shape and develop a peer support network for Hackney based CEOs and Directors working in the charity, voluntary, social enterprise sector? If yes – come along and tell us what sort of network you would like to see.
There are lots of suggestions on the table including:
– an opportunity to share knowledge and experience
– a sounding board for ideas
– chance to build collaborations and partnerships
– professional development events

Contact Joy Beishon, Director of Operations at ‘operations@handsinc.co.uk’

Modern Slavery Awareness Sessions
2017-12-06 09:30 - 18:30
This 3 hour training session will provide Adult Social Care staff with the knowledge you need to support the Slavery Safeguarding Lead (SSL).
These sessions are open to Hackney ASC staff and to all members of the CHSAB.

Read more here.

Starting Your Own Business
2017-12-04 13:00 - 15:00
This taster workshop is aimed at unemployed BAME women interested in setting up their own businesses.
The 2-hour session will enable you to explore ideas about the types of businesses you are interested in starting up. It will outline the 4 key steps when starting a business: getting advice, developing a business plan, getting finance, and getting started.
Venue: Pembury Community Centre, 1 Atkins Square, Dalston Lane, E8 1FA
Registration and eligibility: contact Zebina Myrie > e: zebina@hcvs.org.uk | t: 020 7923 1962
Read the leaflet here.

Minute Taking in 60 minutes
2017-11-30 11:30 - 12:30 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
This fast-paced, interactive course will cover: • Preparing for a meeting, • The role of minute taking • The writing of minutes.
During this bite-sized session you will learn how to:

Identify areas of concern in minute taking
Prepare for a meeting
Recognize what to record and how to record minutes

(Please note, this is a course designed at taking minutes for generic meetings,
such as team meetings. It is not designed for specialist disciplines such as
note taking at disciplinary meetings, etc.)

Register here.

Control your cash
2017-11-30 09:30 - 11:30
Looking to cut back on spending, but don’t know where to start?
Come along to our relaxed workshop where you will be provided with:
• tips to improve your money skills;
• help with making a budget;
• tools to set financial goals.
Date: Thursday 30th November 2017
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am
Venue: Thomas Fairchild Children’s Centre, Napier Grove, N1 7HX
Buses: 76, 141, 21 or 394
Contact details – e: MBradshaw@thomasfairchild.hackney.sch.uk, t: 0207 253 9469 – Opt 2

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
2017-11-28 09:45 - 2017-11-29 17:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
This is an internationally recognised and certificated Youth Mental First Aid training delivered by certified Mental Health First Aid England instructors.

Do you work with Young people in Hackney?
Do you want to learn how to promote a young person’s mental and emotional wellbeing?
Then attend this course which will provide you with the information, tools, and techniques you need to support a young person who might be experiencing mental and emotional distress.
The course is split into the following four sections:

What is mental health?
Depression and anxiety
Suicide and psychosis
Self-harm and eating disorders

Within each section, there is a clear focus on the issues faced by young people, including bullying/cyber-bullying and substance misuse. The course also teaches the importance of promoting well-being and protective factors.
Learning outcomes
Each section will teach you how to:

Spot the early signs of a mental health issue in young people
Feel confident helping a young person experiencing mental ill health
Provide help on a first aid basis
Help protect a young person who might be at risk of harm
Help prevent a mental health issue from getting worse
Guide a young person towards the right support
Reduce the stigma of mental health issues

The sessions will be a mix of presentations, discussions, and group work activities. You will be provided with the Youth MHFA manual and workbook. At the end of the course, you will also receive a certificate confirming you are a trained Youth Mental Health First Aider.
Contact
Phone: 020 7923 1962
Email: zebina@hcvs.org.uk

Register here

Jewellery Making
2017-11-25 10:30 - 12:30
Join this creative workshop
You will have opportunity to use different techniques to produce your own earrings, bracelets and necklaces to take home, using a selection of cool colours and beads.
No experience needed
When?
Date: 25th November 2017
Time: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
Where?
Princess May Primary School,
Princess May Road,
London N16 8DF
To book your place call: 020 7249 5748 or 07863 234832 or email: office@acschool.org.uk
See the leaflet here.
* This workshop is part funded by The Big Lottery Fund and the European Social Fund for economically inactive and long term unemployed Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) women who have the right to work in the UK.
You will have opportunity to use different techniques to
produce your own earrings, bracelets and necklaces to take home, using a selection of cool colours and beads.
No experience needed.

How to use IT resources to support your monitoring, evaluation and compliance endeavours
2017-11-22 10:30 - 13:30 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
This practical training session aims to provide an understanding of Data Protection Principles, Data Sharing Protocols, and Collection and Managing good quality data using the MS Access service user database. We have developed an MS Access database that will help you improve your data entry procedures, recording, storing and reporting.

Are you still using excel spread sheets and finding it hard to cope with data ?
Are you struggling with monitoring and evaluation of your projects ?
Do you feel that your systems are not-compliant with data protection regulations?
If all this applies to you, then this training session is the right one for you.
This session will cover how it is applied in practice and the importance of having such skills for organisations holding personal information on their service users and volunteers.
Who is this aimed at?
Anyone who has a degree of/overall responsibility for administration, monitoring/evaluation, data protection, and reporting on projects and activities. It is also useful for others who want to broaden their understanding of these areas. Organisations’ volunteers are also welcome to attend the training if they are interested in gaining admin and projects’ assistance skills.
What will I take away?

A service user database that would be covered in the training, service user registration/consent forms.
Knowledge of Data Protection principles and storing information securly
Knowledge and skills to develop Data Protection policies
NICE Data sharing protocols & how to apply it in practice.
Knowledge of Data Protection procedures in storing information securely
Knowledge and skills to develop data management and consistency across projects and activities.
Understanding of the importance of consistency and accuracy in data entry.
Understanding of the importance of data integrity and efficient data management.
Understanding of the monitoring and evaluation basics and reporting mechanisms.

Register here .

Compassionate Neighbours - free training
2017-11-21 09:00 - 17:00 | St Joseph’s Hospice, Mare St, London, E8 4SA, United Kingdom
Compassionate Neighbours is free community-led support at St Joseph’s Hospice for anyone living with or caring for a person with a serious, long-term or terminal illness, or a person who is frail and/or isolated.
This is a 2 day training on 21st and 22nd November.
For more information please contact Joy on 020 8525 3206, j.kahumbu@stjh.org.uk or CN@stjh.org.uk.

Active Citizens
2017-11-20 09:30 - 16:30 | Shoreditch Trust, 8 Orsman Rd, London, N1 5QJ, United Kingdom
Active Citizens are individuals across the world who want to make a difference in their community. They are people and institutions established, trusted and valued in the community – volunteers, staff, apprentices, religious leaders, politicians, youth workers, social entrepreneurs etc. They are influential and working to improve the lives of people living in their community. Through the programme they are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to design and implement social action projects to tackle social issues in their community.
Shoreditch Trust is delivering the Active Citizens programme in partnership with the British Council. We are recruiting participants for the 2017/18 course which will take place from 20th November – 24th November 2017.

#ourwayahead - Better Health For All Londoners?
2017-11-16 17:30 - 20:30
Purpose: to ensure grassroots community issues and solutions are at the heart of London’s health inequality strategy and policy implementation
The event is organized by Community Development Network London and Just Space as part of the #ourwayahead movement, in partnership with the Greater London Authority and London Metropolitan University. There will be a mix of talks, case studies and small group discussion (see agenda overleaf) and an opportunity for networking and debate with a range of community practitioners, students and local people. The event is open to all but is focused directly on groups and individuals with an interest in health inequalities and community work.
More information:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ourwayahead-better-health-for-all-londoners-tickets-39217735302?aff=es2

Citizen-led hubs: building the ecosystem together
2017-11-16 13:00 - 17:30
We invite you to co-design ways we can share knowledge and support each other to achieve a socially just and sustainable London for the future.
We’ll bring together starter ideas from several sources: our exploration into Connecting Londoners, expertise from the Our Way Ahead network of networks, and the results of consultation by the Greater London Council on their civil society strategy.
We’ll build on proposals for a London Hub that resulted from The Way Ahead initiative, supported by London funders. Currently the plan is to fund and carry plans forward through one charitable company.
More information:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/citizen-led-hubs-building-the-ecosystem-together-tickets-39218885743

Managing Your Money Workshop
2017-11-15 12:30 - 14:30
With real incomes falling and personal debt at a record high, there has never been a better time to improve your personal financial skills.
What will the session cover?

Know what you want to do with money;
Know where your money goes;
Know how to save money for your goals;
Plan your spending in advance;
Know exactly where you need to put control;

When?
Date: 15th November 2017 Time: 12.30 am – 2.30 pm
Where?
Princess May Primary School, Princess May Road, London N16 8DF
To book your place call: 020 7249 5748 or 07863 234832 or email: office@acschool.org.uk
Read the leaflet here.

* This workshop is part funded by The Big Lottery Fund and the European Social Fund for economically inactive and long term unemployed Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) women who have the right to work in the UK.

City and Hackney ‘stay healthy’ event
2017-11-15 10:30 - 14:30
Would you like to know more about how to keep healthy?
Join us for this free community health event which includes the below and more:
• Massage
• Foot health session
• Smoothie bikes – cycle your way to a smoothie
• Information on local mental health support
• Cooking healthy food on a budget
• Diabetes checks

There is no need to register, just come along on the day.
Wed. 15 November 2017 10.30am – 2.30pm
Hackney Central Library
1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ

Download the leaflet here.

Hackney Small Grants 'How to Apply' session
2017-11-13 09:45 - 13:00 | Hackney CVS, 24-30 Dalston Lane, London, E8 3AZ, United Kingdom
Hackney CVS is working in partnership with Hackney Council to deliver a workshop on ‘How to Apply’ to the Hackney Small Grants up to £5,000.

This workshop will:

Provide an overview of the Hackney Small Grants programme
Give details on the application process

By the end of the workshop participants will be able to:

Gain a better understanding of the way to identify and evidence need
Apply the Theory of Change model to their application
Prepare an attractive budget
Demonstrate a better understanding of the London Borough Hackney Outcomes and Safeguarding questions.

Register here .

Women-led thinking space
2017-11-09 10:30 - 12:30
This space is especially for women who have experienced any form of abuse.
We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month during term time, creating a safe space to talk about what’s on our minds and offer each other support. We welcome you to join us when you can.

Where:
Claudia Jones Organisation, 103 Stoke Newington Road, London N16 8BX

Time:
10.30am -12.30pm

Day:
Thursdays

Dates:

9th & 23rd November |
14th December

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Compassionate Neighbours - free training
2017-11-04 09:00 - 17:00 | St Joseph’s Hospice, Mare St, London, E8 4SA, United Kingdom
Compassionate Neighbours is free community-led support at St Joseph’s Hospice for anyone living with or caring for a person with a serious, long-term or terminal illness, or a person who is frail and/or isolated.
This is a 2 day training on 4th and 11th November.
For more information please contact Joy on 020 8525 3206, j.kahumbu@stjh.org.uk or CN@stjh.org.uk.

Social Enterprise in the City - a one-day conference
2017-11-01 09:00 - 21:00
Hackney Co-operative Developments CIC is pleased to present the ‘Social Enterprise in the City’ conference in a partnership led with Hackney Council (for full list of partners see below).
Using Hackney as a case study, the conference will explore how to develop a vibrant urban social enterprise ecosystem in which social enterprises can address inner city challenges such as disengaged youth, social exclusion and food sustainability.
Through a series of talks, panels and breakout sessions this conference will identify key inner city needs, an inner city vision for social enterprise and the steps local actors can take to grow the sector. The day will also include an opportunity to work with the Mayor of Hackney to draft a social enterprise manifesto for Hackney.
Headline speakers include:

Peter Holbrook, CEO, SEUK; Bharat Mehta, CEO, Trust for London; Gemma Heard, Project Manager, Drivers for Change; Tony Armstrong, CEO, Locality and Mayor of Hackney, Philip Glanville.

Panel discussions:

Why should cities invest in social enterprise development? (Bobby Kasanga, Hackney Wick FC; Jude Williams, Hackney Pirates; Kemi Dowokpor, Mind Your Language (invited) and Gee Sinha, ReSpace Projects)
Are social enterprises equipped to operate in inner city markets? (Faisel Rahman, Fair Finance; Howard Lane, Green Net; Julie Brown, Growing Communities and Claire Martin, Mill Co.)
Supporting a social enterprise ecosystem – social & community leaders discuss conditions necessary for inner city social enterprise growth (Jake Ferguson, HCVS; Claire Witney, London Borough of Hackney; Jacqui Roberts, Shoreditch Trust; Nas Morley, UnLtd; Lindsey Hall, Real Ideas Organisation)

Workshops:

Open discussion: Growing the sector through collaboration and engagement. (HCD)
Open discussion: Drawing up an inner city manifesto for social enterprise. (HCD)
Three ways to finance your social enterprise (ALLIA);
Q&A: How to engage young people at risk of exclusion (Urban MBA, Hackney Wick FC and UnLtd);
How to measure and report social impact (CAN Mezannine);
Steps for changing your private business into a social enterprise (Co-operatives Assistance Network);
Bringing a product to market on a shoestring (Red Ochre)
Co-operative Working Principles (Calverts)

Thanks to partners: Hackney Council, Hackney CVS, Social Enterprise UK, Co-operatives UK, Locality, UBS, Loughborough University, UnLtd, Mediorite, Pioneers Post
Drinks reception sponsor: Global Digital Foundation
Delivery Partners: CAN Mezzanine, Red Ochre, Co-operatives Assistance Network, Allia and Calverts
Social Enterprise in the City
Wednesday 1 November
Registration: 09:15
Conference and workshops: 09:45 – 17:30
Lunch: 12:50
Drinks reception: 17:30 onwards
Tickets cost £10 or £8 concessions*. Refreshments are included.
Places are limited so please book promptly.
With any queries, please contact socialenterprise@hcd.coop
