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Cost of living resources to help support people in City and Hackney
If your service users are struggling to cover living costs, support is available. We are compiling resources about supporting people with the cost of living. Some of these are listed below.
Hackney Council's cost of living guide
Hackney Council has worked with a range of partners to develop a comprehensive guide outlining the help and support available to residents during the cost of living crisis. Support available for households on low incomes includes Council Tax reductions, food vouchers, lunch clubs and support grants. Read more
London Plus
London Plus has published information on support to help charities and individuals with the cost of living crisis. Read more
Hackney Foodbank
Hackney Foodbank is part of a network of foodbanks working to combat poverty and hunger. Read more
Hackney Lunch Clubs network
There are 12 Lunch Clubs serving lunch to Hackney’s diverse communities. The clubs help to decrease isolation and improve health, wellbeing and connection. Read more
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice has a guide to help you with the cost of living which covers benefits, energy, food, travel and other essentials. Read more
We are compiling a list of resources about tackling the cost of living. Do you have any information or resources to share? If so, please email Mark and we will include them on our cost of living page on our website.
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Hackney Giving's Cost of Living appeal
The increased cost of living in the UK is making headlines. For many people living in Hackney, higher utility bills and fuel costs will mean the difference between making ends meet and no longer being able to afford essential items. For those who were already financially vulnerable, price increases will make things worse.
"Money is tight, times are hard."
Service user of a food project funded by Hackney Giving
At Hackney Giving, we are appealing to individuals and businesses who are able to give, so that together, we can make things better for our neighbours.
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An opportunity to discuss the cost of living at our networking event
Do you work for an organisation delivering services that support health, care or wellbeing in City and Hackney? Join us for a coffee and networking morning!
The aim of this coffee morning is to support the sharing of insights about the impact of the cost of living crisis on organisations and the community.
30 September.
Register here
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Last few days to share views on our strategic direction
Over the course of 2022, we have been reviewing our strategic direction and the areas where we should have an impact on the local community. Share your views in our online survey.
Deadline: 23 September.
Complete survey
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London Poverty Profile 2022
London’s Poverty Profile provides evidence and insight on poverty and inequality in London. It shines a light on the nature of poverty in the capital, in the hope of prompting action from charities, local authorities and central government. Read more
Employment support for young Londoners living with a disability
London Futures supports young people living with a disability to find long-term employment opportunities. Email Ryan for more information about their work in Hackney. Read more
Pathways to Better Health - support service for 18-25-year-olds
Pathways to Better Health can offer flexible support of up to 12 sessions with their outreach workers. As part of this service, they will also work with individuals to set and manage goals according to their needs. Read more
Looking for office space in Dalston?
Hackney CVS has an office space available to rent at the Adiaha Antigha Centre in Dalston, E8. The room is 181 square feet, with a monthly rent of £1270. Read more
Lunch clubs appeal for funds to help keep their doors open
Hackney's network of lunch clubs is appealing to local residents and businesses to support their vital services. Lunch clubs are an essential part of Hackney and they need your help to keep their doors open and ovens on! Donate here
Join us for Zumba sessions at Hackney CVS's conference room
Join us for Zumba with Carol at the Conference Room at Hackney CVS. This subsidised class takes place every Wednesday at 5pm until 19 October. The cost is just £5 a session. Contact Vicky for details. Email Vicky
Join your local Neighbourhood Forum
The Neighbourhoods programme is holding Forums for each of the eight Neighbourhood areas in City and Hackney. See our website for dates and forum organisers' contact details. Read more
Hackney Giving: Cost of Living Support
For many people living in Hackney, the cost of living crisis means they are unable to afford essential items. Hackney Giving is appealing to individuals and businesses who are able to give, so that together, we can make things better for our neighbours. Donate here
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VCS Children and Families Forum
This quarterly forum brings together colleagues from voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations that work with children and families.
26 September. Register here
The dos and don'ts of writing a fundraising application
This online training session will provide you with the basics in writing fundraising applications. It is perfect for those who are new to fundraising or who need more confidence to write fundraising applications.
26 September, 2-3.30pm. Read more
How to create project budgets and understand unit costing
Join us online for this beginners' budgeting session. The session will help you master the basics of creating a project budget for funding applications.
29 September, 11am-12.30pm. Read more
Introduction to HR: Grievances
The East London CVS Alliance is working in partnership with Compass Wellbeing CIC to offer free bitesize HR training to voluntary and community sector organisations. This month's session will look at grievances and will cover best practice, considering mental health and holding a grievance hearing.
27 September, 11am-12noon. Read more
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Hackney Giving's Cost of Living Support programme
Hackney Giving funding will be awarded for work that reduces the impact of the rising cost of living on people living in Hackney and the City.
Deadline: 29 September. Apply here
Barclays Community Football Fund
The Barclays Community Football Fund, in partnership with Sported, is now open offering £500 grants, free training and exclusive ticket offers to help make football more accessible.
Deadline: None specified. Read more
Henry Smith - Improving Lives
The Improving Lives programme provides grants to charitable organisations that help people when other sources of support are not available. They support established organisations delivering services directly to beneficiaries.
Deadline: Ongoing. Read more
Steel Charitable Trust
Funding for charities that help children in families suffering from challenging economic circumstances, children living in potentially dangerous home situations or looked-after children.
Deadline: 20 October. Read more
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St Joseph's Hospice - HR Assistant
St Joseph's Hospice is seeking an HR Assistant to work as part of the Learning and Development team and the wider HR team to ensure that the staff development function at the hospice.
Deadline: 28 September. Read more
Volunteer Centre Hackney - Community Connector
The Community Connector supports people with mental health issues to link with their communities to enjoy health and wellbeing activities.
Deadline: 3 October. Read more
Claudia Jones Organisation - Service Manager
The Claudia Jones Organisation (CJO) is seeking a Service Manager for their Women and Families, VAWG Specialist Service to ensure the best outcomes for the women and families they support.
Deadline: 30 September. Read more
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