Tower Hamlets Council For Voluntary Service

Tower Hamlets CVS is dedicated to supporting the voluntary and community sector in Tower Hamlets. We provide funding opportunities, resources, and job vacancies to help local organisations thrive and make a positive impact in our community. Through our Neighbourhood Forum, Cornerstone, and Tower Hamlets Connection Network, we facilitate collaboration and networking among VCS organizations, enabling them to access support, share knowledge, and work together to address local challenges.

Our efforts have resulted in increased access to funding, resources, and job opportunities for VCS organisations in Tower Hamlets. We have also fostered a strong sense of community and collaboration, leading to impactful initiatives and projects that address the diverse needs of our local residents. Through our work, we aim to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of VCS organizations, ultimately contributing to the well-being and resilience of the community we serve.

This Level 1 Safeguarding training provides an introduction to safeguarding children and your responsibilities when working with children and young people. Date: Tuesday 21st April 2026Time: 10:30am – 1:00pmLocation: Osmani Centre, 58 Underwood Rd, London E1 5AW. Delivered by Rajna Choudhury (Interfaith coordinator) and Victoria Burton (Tower Hamlets Safeguarding team). By the end of the session, participants will:• Understand what safeguarding children is• Understand their role and responsibilities• Be able to recognise signs of abuse, harm and neglect• Understand what appropriate action should be taken• Be able to identify relevant information in order to make a referral• Understand the importance of information sharing and multi-agency working• Be able to inform the necessary individual or organisation of a safeguarding incident Please reach out to sheba.choudhury@thcvs.org.uk if you have any further questions.

Children and Young People - Introduction to Safeguarding Training 

VCS HustingsTo launch the <a href="https://thcvs.org.uk/vcs-manifesto-2026/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VCS Manifesto</a>. Hear from the candidates for the upcoming local elections, on issues of importance to the Voluntary and Community Sector. Tuesday 21 April, 5.30 – 7.00pmSt Margaret's House (Mulberry Hall), 21 Old Ford Rd, London E2 9PL To read the VCS Manifesto <a href="https://thcvs.org.uk/vcs-manifesto-2026/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>, and to sign up to support it (either on behalf of a VCS group or if you are a candidate in the local election) <a href="https://forms.office.com/e/8TtB0aBMvQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.

St Margaret's House (Mulberry Hall)

Tower Hamlets CVS is exploring the creation of a Women’s Health Alliance, bringing together voluntary and community organisations that work with women across the borough. The alliance aims to strengthen collaboration between community organisations, health partners and researchers to improve women’s health outcomes. Date: 23rd April 2026Time: 10:00am - 11:30amLocation: Teams This initial session will provide an opportunity to explore how organisations can work together to influence approaches to information sharing, community engagement, education and health interventions across primary and secondary care. It will also help identify key priorities for women’s health in Tower Hamlets and consider how a coordinated alliance could support system change and better access to services. The session is open to organisations working with women or supporting women’s health and wellbeing in Tower Hamlets. Participants will have the opportunity to:<ul><li>Share insights on key women’s health challenges affecting communities</li><li>Explore opportunities for collaboration with health partners and researchers</li><li>Help shape the purpose and priorities of a potential Women’s Health Alliance</li></ul> For any further information, please contact alison.robert@thcvs.org.uk

Domestic Abuse Awareness training Date: Tuesday 12th May 2026Time: 11:00am - 1:30pmLocation: Brady Arts &amp; Community Centre, 192-196, Hanbury St, London E1 5HU Join us for a domestic abuse awareness session delivered by Sayeeda Ashraf (Shewise) and Kamilla Ovrevik (London Sport). Domestic abuse can affect anyone. This session will help participants better understand what domestic abuse is, how to recognise when someone may be experiencing harm, and how to respond appropriately to concerns or disclosures. The training will also explore the impact of domestic abuse, including the effects of exposure on children and young people.The session will include guidance on recognising how domestic abuse may present within sport and physical activity settings, and where to signpost individuals for support. In this session you will learn:<ul><li>What domestic abuse is</li><li>How to recognise signs that someone may be experiencing domestic abuse</li><li>How domestic abuse may present in sport and physical activity environments</li><li>The impact of domestic abuse, including exposure for children and young people</li><li>How to respond to concerns or disclosures safely and appropriately</li><li>Where to seek further support and resources</li></ul> This training is suitable for anyone working or volunteering in sports clubs, community organisations, or physical activity settings. For more information, contact sheba.choudhury@thcvs.org.uk.

Children and Young People - Domestic abuse training

Thanks so much for booking this workshop and we look forward to seeing you on the day. If you need to cancel, please do so via Plinth so that someone else can have the opportunity to book a place. If you have any other questions, please email me at sabeha.miah@thcvs.org.uk

This fun and engaging workshop is aimed at newly established community groups or small organisations who are newer to the concept of impact measurement, monitoring and evaluation, and would like to learn a bit more about, and build confidence in this area. The workshop will provide an introduction to impact and include: <ul><li>A clearer understanding of terminology around impact. </li><li>Project delivery planning and embedding monitoring.</li><li>Monitoring processes and tools.</li><li>Developing a framework to collect data and/or evidence.</li><li>Have a clearer idea of how we can evaluate, report and communicate our impact.</li><li>Start developing your theory of change.</li></ul> The main objective of this workshop will be to build on your experience, knowledge and expertise. It will take what you already do and encourage you to re-examine what you do from an external or alternative point of view. This will enable you to look at your organisations from a slightly different perspective, and allow you the space to think about how you record and communicate the importance of your work. You already hold all all that you need and this workshop will equip you with ways in which you can demonstrate the impact of what you do. Spaces are limited to 10 groups, offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Only one booking per group is needed, so please book early to avoid missing out.

TBC - Measuring Impact for Small and New Community Groups

UK Coaching Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop Date: Tuesday 2nd June 2026Time: 11:00am - 2:00pmLocation: Brady Arts &amp; Community Centre, 192-196, Hanbury St, London E1 5HU Join us for an interactive Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop, delivered by Kamilla Ovrevik (London Sport) in partnership with UK Coaching. This session will support participants to better understand how to safeguard children and young people in sport and physical activity settings. It will explore what good coaching practice looks like, how to recognise safeguarding concerns, and how to respond appropriately to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people. Through practical examples, group discussions and interactive scenarios, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on real-life situations, share experiences, and build confidence in responding to safeguarding concerns. In this session you will learn:<ul><li>How to safeguard children and young people effectively</li><li>What good coaching practice looks like and how to apply it</li><li>How to recognise signs of abuse, lower-level concerns and poor practice</li><li>How to respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns</li><li>How and where to report concerns about children and young people</li></ul> Who should attend:This session is suitable for sports coaches, club leaders, committee members, welfare officers, fitness providers, safeguarding leads, and anyone working with children and young people in sport or physical activity settings.Delivered in partnership with UK Coaching, this workshop also provides 2 CIMSPA CPD points (valid for 12 months). Lunch will be provided. Please contact sheba.choudhury@thcvs.org.uk if you have any further enquiries.

UK Coaching Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop

Young People and Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG)Date &amp; Time: 21/07/2026 10:30-13:00Location: In person at Whitechapel Town HallApplying:&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.office.com/e/CBZ8iP0QXa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">Young People and Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) – Fill in form</a>&nbsp;(spaces are limited, sign up as soon as possible to not miss out) Overview:&nbsp;You will learn more about the dynamics of Violence Against Women &amp; Girls (VAWG) and how it affects young people particularly. We will be looking at the factors around current youth culture, including online presence, how young people may experience coercive control and we will explore the experience of peer on peer harms and the rising misogyny young people are experiencing.Topics covered:<ul><li class="ql-indent-1">To understand how gender-based violence affects young people</li><li class="ql-indent-1">To explore the barriers to disclosing abuse young people face</li><li class="ql-indent-1">To develop skills in appropriately responding to disclosures and supporting young people</li><li class="ql-indent-1">To understand the range of services in the borough and nationally</li></ul> For more information, contact sheba.choudhury@thcvs.org.uk.

Young People and Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG)