Grants awarded to reduce isolation through street parties. Earlier this summer, we invited local organisations to apply for grants of £750 to hold street parties or other events that bring people together.
Sarah’s top tips for funding applications. Sarah Watson, Hackney Giving’s Development and Programme Manager, shares her tips on what to do when applying for Hackney Giving funding.
Well done to all the participants of the Hackney Half 2024!
Reducing isolation through street parties
Look out for our runners at the Hackney Half!
This summer, we want to support community groups with grants for street parties to lessen social isolation and strengthen communities.
Sarah Watson, Programme Manager at Hackney Giving, gave a thought-provoking presentation at a recent International Women’s Day event.
Last year, Hackney Giving distributed £25,000 in small grants via a Community Chest programme.
Fatou Gassama, Hackney Giving’s Community Giving and Partnerships Coordinator, visited Chris Brown from Parent Club to find out more about its project.
(l to r: Bernadette Bramble, Mayor Woodley & Madam Speaker with Sarah Watson and Fatou Gassama from Hackney Giving)
New scheme supports community groups with resources from businesses. Last week, Hackney Giving launched a collaboration with Match My Project – and we are inviting community groups and businesses to join the platform.
Hackney Giving video premiered at event https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=dI-RPXFy2ZY
This week we invited local businesses to come together for an evening of wine, nibbles and lively discussion. Businesses big and small were welcome.
