Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum
2023-03-21
Book a place at an upcoming Neighbourhood Forum
A series of Neighbourhood Forums will be held across Hackney and the City of London. The forums bring together health, council, residents and the voluntary and community sector (VCS) to agree health and care priorities.
Springfield Park, 21 March. Book here
https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1176

Connect Hackney event about staying connected
2023-03-30
Older people, aged 50 and above, are invited to join Connect Hackney’s upcoming event about meeting new people and trying new activities. It’s a chance for older people to find out what’s on in Hackney, have lunch and share stories about ways to stay connected.
The event takes place at the Halkevi Turkish and Kurdish Community Centre, from 11.45am-2pm, on 30 March. Phone Judy on 07958 168 893 to book a free place – just give your name, phone number and any dietary requirements.
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Hackney CVS coffee and networking morning
2023-03-31, 2023-04-28
Hackney CVS coffee and networking morning
Join us for a coffee and networking morning on the last Friday of every month. For local organisations and individuals from the voluntary and community sector, NHS and council.
Book here

LGBTQIA+ SIG Meeting
2023-04-05
LGBTQIA+ SIG Meeting
Register Now

Our LGBTQIA+ SIG group is for any members working in City and Hackney organisations around LGBTQIA+ issues. LGBTQIA+ meeting exists to offer a forum in the London Borough of Hackney, and City of London, for anyone who has an interest in the LGBTQIA+ provision.

The purpose of the SIG is:
– to discuss local issues faced when supporting the community, share insights with relevant parts of the health and social care system.
– to share information and updates about current services available.
– to create networking and collaboration opportunities in the VCS.
– to create opportunities for statutory and VCS partners to build relationships.
Topic of this meeting:
– LGBT+ Pride
– Inclusive Education- to concede with Pride in Education
Meeting will be held on teams
If you have any questions please email shamima@hcvs.org.uk , thank you.

When
April 5th, 2023 3:00 PM through 4:30 PM

Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum
2023-04-18
A series of Neighbourhood Forums take place across Hackney and the City of London. The forums bring together health, council, residents and the voluntary and community sector to agree on health and care priorities. The next forum is at Well Street Common.
18 April. Book here

Shoreditch Park and City - Neighbourhood Forum
2023-04-25
A series of Neighbourhood Forums take place across Hackney and the City of London. The forums bring together health, council, residents and the voluntary and community sector to agree on health and care priorities. Book one of the upcoming forums:

Shoreditch Park and City – 25 April. Book here

Hackney Advice Forum
2023-05-11
The Hackney Advice Forum (HAF) is a network of local advice agencies and those involved in advice work. Together, forum members learn and develop effective ways of working together, helping the sector obtain the resources it needs. The next forum meeting will include updates Universal Credit and Pension Credit.
11 May. Read more

Sexual Health Special Interest Group meeting
2023-05-16
Our Sexual Health SIG meeting is for organisations working with sexual health. The suggested topic for our next meeting is Positive East’s mobile testing van.
16 May. Read more

Learning Disabilities and Autism Special Interest Group meeting
2023-05-17
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.
This meeting will be held in-person at St Mary’s Secret Garden.
Book here: https://crm.hcvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1203

Woodberry Wetlands Neighbourhood Forum
2023-05-17
Our quarterly forum brings together residents, health practitioners, voluntary and community sector organisations and councillors to discuss health priorities and needs of the local area.
17 May. Book here

Hackney Marshes Neighbourhood Forum meeting
2023-05-22
Join us for the Hackney Marshes Neighbourhood Forum meeting.
The theme of the next meeting is sharing information about mental health and wellbeing services in Hackney Marshes.
22 May. Book here

Mental Health Special Interest Group meeting
2023-05-23
The meeting will be held on Microsoft Teams and will include an item on the Community Navigation User Handbook.
23 May. Read more

Hackney CVS coffee and networking morning
2023-05-26
Are you an organisation delivering services that support health or wellbeing in City and Hackney? Join us for a coffee and networking morning on the last Friday of every month.
26 May. Read more

Hackney Giving How to Apply workshop
2023-05-31
Hackney Giving is holding a number of How to Apply workshops. These workshops offer you the chance to hear a bit more about the funding as well as how to complete the application form. Workshops take place on:

31 May, 11am – book a place
5 June, 11am – book a place

Hackney Giving How to apply workshop
2023-06-05
Hackney Giving is holding a number of How to Apply workshops. These workshops offer you the chance to hear a bit more about the funding as well as how to complete the application form. Workshops take place on:

5 June, 11am – book a place

﻿London Fields Neighbourhood Forum
2023-06-06
The next London Fields Neighbourhood Forum brings together workers and residents to find out about local health needs and priorities.
6 June. Read more

Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum
2023-06-12
The next quarterly forum for the Springfield Park Neighbourhood brings together residents, health practitioners, councillors and the voluntary and community sector to discuss the health priorities and needs of the local area.
12 June. Read more

Bid writing and financial planning
2023-06-15
This half-day training will increase the skills and knowledge needed to write a funding proposal and set a budget. In the session, you will learn how to build an overall plan for a bid proposal.
15 June. Register here

Hackney Giving Community Chest - how to apply workshop
2023-06-16
This workshop will be covering the programme guidance and how to complete Hackney Giving’s Community Chest grant application form.
16 June. Register here

Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum
2023-06-20
The Clissold Park Neighbourhood Forum will bring participants together to discuss and gain insights for improved health and wellbeing for local residents.
20 June. Read more

Hackney Giving Community Chest - how to apply workshop
2023-06-22
This workshop will be covering the programme guidance and how to complete Hackney Giving’s Community Chest grant application form.
22 June. Register here

LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group meeting
2023-06-28
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.
28 June. Register here

Creating a fundraising and income generation strategy
2023-06-29
Sign up for this half-day session to find out how to develop a fundraising and income generation strategy.
29 June. Register here

Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum
2023-07-04
Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum
Join the next Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum when they will discuss: Ageing Well in Well Street Common Neighbourhood.
4 July. Read more

Introduction to youth mentoring - Train the trainer
2023-07-06
This one-day introduction to youth mentoring is perfect for volunteer managers, mentoring programme coordinators and those new to mentoring.
6 July. Register here

AI conversations for the voluntary and community sector
2023-07-17
AI conversations for the voluntary and community sector
ELBA and Hackney CVS are holding a panel discussion and networking event on artificial intelligence (AI) and the voluntary and community sector.
17 July. Register here

Hackney Downs Neighbourhood Forum meeting
2023-07-18
Join this quarterly Neighbourhood Forum for a discussion on improving the health and wellbeing of residents in the Hackney Downs neighbourhood.
18 July. Book here

Hackney CVS community awards evening
2023-07-19
Register Now

Join us at our annual awards event at Dalston Curve Garden.
The Adiaha Antigha Community Achievement Awards are held each year to celebrate outstanding achievements in our sector. Winners receive a glass award and a certificate.
The Gary Francis Awards are held each year to celebrate young Hackney people who have achieved great things against the odds.
Winners receive a certificate and an award of between £50 – 250.
The event will start at 5.30pm and close at 8.30pm.
We are looking forward to sharing a fabulous evening with you.
If you have any questions, accessibility needs or dietary requirements ahead of the event please contact our Director of Communications and VCS Support, Matt Bray, e: matt@hcvs.org.uk.
You are welcome to join us in the afternoon in our office for an Open Day session where we will be launching our 5 year Strategic Plan and presenting some of our programmes and services. (No booking required for the Open Day).

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Sexual Health SIG Meeting
2023-08-15 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London)
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.
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Tuesday 15th August 2023 at 10am-11.30am via online
