Hackney CVS 

Hackney CVS is bringing the forum back together to reconnect organisations working with children, young people and families, strengthen collaboration and ensure that the voices and experiences of the VCS inform local health and care priorities.

Hackney CVS

Thanks very much for letting us know you're coming along to the City Neighbourhood Forum. We look forward to welcoming you. Please get in touch with your Neighbourhood Facilitator Elliott on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:elliott@hcvs.org.uk">elliott@hcvs.org.uk</a> if you have any questions.

Join us at Golden Lane Community Centre on Tuesday 17 November, 11am-2pm for a free community wellbeing event celebrating connection, community and healthy living in the City of London.Meet local organisations and services that can support your health and wellbeing, discover groups and activities happening in your neighbourhood, connect with other residents and learn more about staying well from City &amp; Hackney Public Health. There will also be opportunities to share your experiences and ideas directly with the City Corporation, helping to shape future services and community initiatives.The event will include free refreshments, sample activities, digital support for your devices, information stalls, and plenty of opportunities to meet local people and community organisations.Free to attend and open to all City residents.

Golden Lane Community Centre

Join us at Stamford Hill Community Centre on Thursday 19 November, 3pm-4:30pm, for an afternoon of practical advice, information and support to help with the cost of living.Hear from local organisations about the support available to you:<ul><li>Support from Hackney Quest on energy tariff switching and ways to reduce your household bills.</li><li>Employment, training and CV support from Hackney Works.</li><li>Hear from the Hackney Council’s ‘Here to Help’ Team on financial support and benefits advice.</li><li>Learn how a social prescriber can support your wellbeing.</li><li>Blood pressure checks and flu vaccines.</li></ul>There will be complimentary light refreshments available, including Kosher options.It's also a great opportunity to meet local people, connect with community organisations, and share your views on what support you would like to see in your neighbourhood. Your feedback will help shape future activities and services in the area. 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 in regard to long term health conditions, Primary Care and Community Health Services.Spread the word and invite your friends, family &amp; neighbours!

Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum-Looking After You: Health, Home and Money

Stamford Hill Community Centre

Thank you for booking onto our Warmth and Wellbeing winter event!We look forward to seeing you there on Monday 23 November 12-3pm at Frampton Park Baptist church, Frampton Park Rd, E9 7PQ.

“Warmth and Wellbeing” in partnership with Hackney Quest.&nbsp;&nbsp;This community is aiming to make sure that residents stay safe, warm and well this winter. There will be stalls offering advice and information on staying well , staying connected and getting help with managing the cost of living.&nbsp;The Neighbourhood Forum will be hosting a discussion table sharing information about support for people with diabetes.&nbsp;Free hot meal, teas, coffees and mince pies plus a free raffle!

Thank you for booking onto our Warmth and Wellbeing winter event!We look forward to seeing you there on Monday 23 November 12-3pm at Frampton Park Baptist church, Frampton Park Rd, E9 7PQ.

Well Street Common Warmth and Wellbeing Event

Frampton Park Baptist Church

Thank you for your booking! We look forward to seeing you at the Shoreditch Park Neighbourhood forum.<h1> Finding Your Way to Support: Mental Health, Wellbeing and Local Services</h1><h1></h1>If you have any queries please drop Lola a line on lola@hcvs.org.uk We look forward to seeing you there! For more information about Neighbourhoods visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cityandhackneyneighbourhoods.org.uk/neighbourhoods/">Your Neighbourhood - City &amp; Hackney Neighbourhoods</a>

<h1>Finding Your Way to Support: Mental Health, Wellbeing and Local Services</h1>Connecting People with the Support They NeedThe Shoreditch Park Neighbourhood Forum invites local residents, parents, carers, community organisations and professionals to join us for a welcoming and informative face-to-face session focused on mental health, wellbeing and finding the right local support.There are many services and community organisations offering support across our neighbourhood, but knowing what is available, where to find it and how to access the right help can sometimes be challenging.Whether you are looking for support for yourself, your family or someone you care about, this forum is an opportunity to meet local organisations, discover available services, ask questions and learn more about the support within your community.Join us for an engaging community session bringing together residents, local organisations and support services to explore how we can make it easier for people to find their way to the help they need.<h2>✨ Why Attend?</h2>🧠 Discover Local SupportFind out about local services and community organisations supporting mental health, emotional wellbeing and wider health and social needs.💬 Learn How to Access ServicesUnderstand where to start, who to contact and how to navigate the different services available locally.🫶🏽 Support for Everyday WellbeingExplore support for managing stress, low mood, isolation and other challenges that can affect our mental health and wellbeing, including the pressures parents and carers may experience.🤝 Connect with Your CommunityMeet local organisations, service providers and other residents, share experiences and discover opportunities to build supportive connections.❓ Ask Questions and Get InformationSpeak directly with local services, find out what support they offer and get advice on where to turn for further help.📄 Take Away Useful InformationAccess information, contacts and resources to help you find appropriate support beyond the forum.🌿 Wellbeing ActivitiesWe hope to include opportunities to support relaxation and wellbeing as part of the session. Further details will be confirmed.🎁 Enter our free raffle for a chance to win a goodie bag!This free, face-to-face forum is open to all local residents, parents, carers, community organisations and professionals who want to learn more about mental health and wellbeing support and how to access services in the Shoreditch Park neighbourhood.Free refreshments and light lunch provided. Venue accessibility details will be confirmed.Backfill funding may be available to support small voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations to attend. For details, email <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:vcsneighbourhoods@hcvs.org.uk">vcsneighbourhoods@hcvs.org.uk</a>. Click <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://hcvs.org.uk/neighbourhoods/">here</a> to find out more about Neighbourhood Forums

Thank you for your booking! We look forward to seeing you at the London Fields Neighbourhood forum:<h1> Finding Your Way to Support: Mental Health, Wellbeing and Local Services </h1>If you have any queries please drop Lola a line on lola@hcvs.org.uk We look forward to seeing you there! For more information about Neighbourhoods visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cityandhackneyneighbourhoods.org.uk/neighbourhoods/">Your Neighbourhood - City &amp; Hackney Neighbourhoods</a>

Shoreditch Park Neighbourhood Forum - Finding Your Way to Support: Mental Health, Wellbeing and Local Services

St Anne's Church, Hoxton

Join us for the first VCSquared network session since the 2024–2025 pilot!We've been away but now we're back!Come along to meet our new development team (Stephen, Anoushka and Azi), connect with other organisations working in the City of London, and help shape a high-quality networking and organisational development programme for the year ahead.This is an opportunity to share ideas, identify what support would be most valuable, and work together to create a programme that responds to the needs and priorities of local organisations.Event details<ul><li>Date: Thursday 26 November 2026</li><li>Time: 11am–1.30pm</li><li>Venue: Portsoken Community Centre, 20 Little Somerset Street, London E1 8AH</li><li>Refreshments: Provided</li><li>Maximum 2 spaces per organisation as space is limited.</li></ul>We look forward to seeing you there and shaping the programme together!

A reminder to sign up: VCSquared Network SessionJoin us for our first VCSquared network session since the 2024–2025 pilot!Meet our new development team (Stephen, Anoushka and Azi), connect with other organisations working in the City of London, and help shape the networking and organisational development programme for the year ahead.Event details<ul><li>Date: Thursday 26 November 2026</li><li>Time: 11am–1.30pm</li><li>Venue: Portsoken Community Centre, 20 Little Somerset Street, London E1 8AH</li><li>Refreshments: Provided</li></ul>If you haven’t already, please sign up to join us. We look forward to bringing organisations together and shaping the programme around your needs and priorities.Please also <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://polls.plinth.org.uk/surveys/Hackney%20CVS%20-dQxIP9kEMavz1q8yDDtb">complete the VCSquared network survey</a> so we can understand the best ways we can support your organisation. It should take no longer than 10 minutes.Maximum 2 spaces for organisation as capacity is limited.

Portsoken Community Centre

Help to find the services you need.This forum will focus on how to find the services you need.We will be sharing information about the help you can get from Community Pharmacy.We will also be sharing ideas about the best way for Well Street Common residents to get help to manage diabetes and cancer.Please join us if you have ideas to share or questions to ask.

Gascoyne 1 Community Centre 

Thank you for booking the East London Funders Fair. We will send out the joining instructions closer to the date.If you have any questions, please reach out to advice@hcvs.org.uk

Looking for funding? Come along to the East London Funders Fair!Finding the right funding can make all the difference to your organisation. Whether you're looking to launch a new project, expand your services or make your community work go further, our Funders Fair is a great opportunity to explore what's out there and get the advice you need to take the next step.We have teamed up with Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest CVS, One Newham, Aston-Mansfield and Newham Council for an opportunity to connect directly with a range of national, regional and local funders. Through practical conversations, workshops and Q&amp;A sessions, you'll hear from funders about the opportunities available, what they're looking for and, crucially, how to make a successful application.Confirmed funders are:<ul><li>The National Lottery</li><li>Historic England</li><li>Postcode Lottery</li><li>London City Airport</li><li>Trust for London</li><li>East End Community Foundation</li><li>Heritage Fund</li></ul>Whether you're an established charity, a small community group or a Community Interest Company (CIC), this event is for you. Ask questions, gain valuable insights and discover new possibilities for your organisation.📍 Online event🎟️ Free to attend🔗 Book via the link in the bioFor enquiries, contact <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:advice@hcvs.org.uk">advice@hcvs.org.uk</a>.Suitable for organisations big and small. Open to all types of community and voluntary organisations (including CIC's)

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow for the Meet the Funders session at 10.00amIf you have not yet received a registration link, please email anoushka@hcvs.org.uk

Thank you for your booking! We look forward to seeing you at the Shoreditch Park online Neighbourhood forum: Get to know services to support your young person's wellbeing and mental Health Please use this Zoom link to join: <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F6390460274%3Fomn%3D88175625793&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cveryan%40hcvs.org.uk%7Cf33b0a1e385744d5182608de4ec9479d%7Cb212d00daa4c47259f00f3bc305a8e55%7C0%7C0%7C639034823583405779%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=uScra6mLAf0HBUie3SLJfdKHJl2Cqq6e03zr7g89SDw%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6390460274?omn=88175625793</a> If you have any queries please drop Lola a line on lola@hcvs.org.uk We look forward to seeing you there! For more information about Neighbourhoods visit <a href="https://cityandhackneyneighbourhoods.org.uk/neighbourhoods/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your Neighbourhood - City &amp; Hackney Neighbourhoods</a>

<h1>Making Healthy Choices Easier: Food, Health Information, Benefits &amp; Community Support</h1>The London Fields Neighbourhood Forum is bringing together local residents, families, community organisations and health services to help people make informed choices about their health and wellbeing and find the support they need.This free community event is an opportunity to discover affordable food options, learn about healthy eating and nutrition, find out where to access health checks and advice beyond your GP, and explore benefits and other support available locally. The forum will also provide an opportunity to share experiences and discuss how access to health information and community services can be improved.✨ Why Attend?🤝 Connect with Local SupportMeet local health, wellbeing and community organisations and discover services available to support you and your family. Find out where to go for advice, practical support and information about local activities.🥕 Explore Affordable Food &amp; Healthy EatingDiscover information and resources to help you access affordable food, eat well on a budget and support the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families.🩺 Find Out About Health Checks &amp; AdviceLearn about local health checks, screening opportunities and health services beyond your GP surgery. Find out where to go for information, advice and support with your health and wellbeing.💷 Discover Benefits &amp; Practical SupportFind out about benefits, advice services and other support that may be available to you. Learn where to go for information and guidance on accessing the help you need.🗣️ Have Your SayShare your experiences of accessing affordable food, health information and local services. Tell us what works well, what barriers you face and what additional support would make a difference. Your feedback will help inform future neighbourhood priorities and local partnership work.🌿 Support Your Health &amp; WellbeingFind out about local opportunities to improve your physical, mental and social wellbeing, including activities that encourage healthier lifestyles and stronger community connections.🏘️ Connect with Your CommunityMeet neighbours, local groups and community organisations in a welcoming and informal setting. Discover what's happening locally, make new connections and find out how to get involved.Enjoy a light lunch and refreshments while building new connections.📄 Take Away Useful InformationLeave with practical information, contacts and resources to help you find affordable food, access health checks, understand available support and navigate local services.The forum is open to everyone living or working in the London Fields neighbourhood. We particularly welcome families, children and young people, alongside other local residents who want to find out more about healthy living and the support available in their community.🎟️ Prize draw: One registered attendee will be randomly selected to receive a £20 digital voucher.Support for VCS organisations: Backfill is available to support small voluntary and community sector organisations to attend. For details, email <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:vcsneighbourhoods@hcvs.org.uk">vcsneighbourhoods@hcvs.org.uk</a>. Click <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://hcvs.org.uk/neighbourhoods/">here</a> to find out more about Neighbourhood Forums

Thank you for your booking! We look forward to seeing you at the online Shoreditch Park Neighbourhood forum: Get to know services to support your young person's wellbeing and mental Health. Please use this Zoom link to join: <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F6390460274%3Fomn%3D88175625793&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cveryan%40hcvs.org.uk%7Cf33b0a1e385744d5182608de4ec9479d%7Cb212d00daa4c47259f00f3bc305a8e55%7C0%7C0%7C639034823583405779%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=uScra6mLAf0HBUie3SLJfdKHJl2Cqq6e03zr7g89SDw%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6390460274?omn=88175625793</a> If you have any queries please drop Lola a line on lola@hcvs.org.uk We look forward to seeing you there! For more information about Neighbourhoods visit <a href="https://cityandhackneyneighbourhoods.org.uk/neighbourhoods/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your Neighbourhood - City &amp; Hackney Neighbourhoods</a>

Making Healthy Choices Easier: Food, Health Information, Benefits & Community Support

Halkevi - Community Café & Centre

Join us at The Aldgate Centre on Friday 4th December, 11am-2pm for a free community wellbeing event celebrating connection, community and healthy living in the City of London.Meet local organisations and services that can support your health and wellbeing, discover groups and activities happening in your neighbourhood, connect with other residents and learn more about staying well from City &amp; Hackney Public Health. There will also be opportunities to share your experiences and ideas directly with the City Corporation, helping to shape future services and community initiatives.The event will include free refreshments, sample activities, digital support for your devices, information stalls, and plenty of opportunities to meet local people and community organisations.Free to attend and open to all City residents.

The Aldgate Centre

Starting an organisation comes with excitement, enthusiasm and nervousness - knowing which structure would work best for you organisation can be difficult to figure out.In this session we will outline help you understand the different charity and company structures out there. We will look at the pros and cons of each, what you need to consider and how to prepare for registration.This session is designed to support your journey towards becoming a fully incorporated organisation capable of fulfilling your key services and setting your organisation up to run well in the future.This session is open to any organisations thinking about:<ul><li>setting up an organisation</li><li>currently running a community group who wants to explore their next options</li><li>converting their current organisation structure</li></ul>If you have any questions about this session, please email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:anoushka@hcvs.org.uk">anoushka@hcvs.org.uk</a>We look forward to seeing you there

Charity or Not-for Profit company? Choosing the right structure for your organisation

City Neighbourhood Forum

Springfield Park Neighbourhood Forum-Looking After You: Health, Home and Money

Well Street Common Warmth and Wellbeing Event

Shoreditch Park Neighbourhood Forum - Finding Your Way to Support: Mental Health, Wellbeing and Local Services

VCSquared Network Co-Creation Event

Hackney CVS Mental Health Forum

Well Street Common Neighbourhood Forum

Funders Fair

Making Healthy Choices Easier: Food, Health Information, Benefits & Community Support

Hackney CVS CYP Forum

City Neighbourhood Forum

Charity or Not-for Profit company? Choosing the right structure for your organisation