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Pre-Christmas good news that team of us @qmul.ac.uk, with Tower Hamlets, Future of London, THCVS and urban designer Jennie Savage, have further funding to work on: 'A Green City for All: Co-Designing Gender Inclusive Public Spaces with London's Boroughs and Communities'
December 20, 2024 at 4:06 PM
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#KeepingTowerHamletsSafe #THCVS #LondonSport #DomesticAbuseAwareness #Safeguarding #CommunitySupport #TowerHamlets #Training #UkCoaching #ChildrenandYouthForum
thcvs.bsky.social THCVS @thcvs.bsky.social · May 26
There are still places available for the UK Coaching Safeguarding & Protecting Children workshop with London Sport & UK Coaching on 2 June.

Build confidence in safeguarding, reporting & good coaching practice. Includes lunch + 2 CIMSPA CPD points.

Find out more and book ➜ tinyurl.com/2s44zw4u
Shadow of an adult reaching out to a child on green grass. Children and Youth Forum. UK Coaching Safeguarding workshop, Tuesday 2 June, 11:00am to 2:00pm, Tuesday 2 June / 11:00am to 2:00pm. Osmani Centre, 58 Underwood Road, London, E1 5AW. THCVS logo in the top right corner.
May 27, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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A bright welcome at Half Moon Theatre this morning. They're hosting us for the first meeting of our #TowerHamlets #CreativeHealth Forum. Looking forward to hearing from @lahartshealth.bsky.social, @qmul.ac.uk, THCVS and Social Action for Health as we speak to cultural partners from the borough.
March 27, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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#THCVS #HealthAndWellbeing #TowerHamlets #VCFSE #CommunityHealth #HealthInequalities #VCS #KeepingTowerHamletsSafe

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thcvs.bsky.social THCVS @thcvs.bsky.social · Aug 26
What would it take for the NHS, councils and community groups to truly work as one in north east London?

Come to our next Health and Wellbeing Forum and find out where the VCFSE Equitable System Partnership Strategy stands - and where it goes next.

Find out more and book ➜ bit.ly/4gmoC3C
THCVS Health and Wellbeing Forum: 'The VCFSE strategy in North East London,' Monday 14 September, 10.00am–12.00pm at the Brady Centre, 192-196 Hanbury St, E1 5HU. A black-and-white with a purple overlay. Photo shows four women in conversation. THCVS and NEL VCFSE Collaborative logos in the bottom right corner.
August 26, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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We're seeking a Finance and Operations Officer to help improve and implement core organisational systems within THCVS. This is a hands-on role where you'll be involved with all aspects of running the organisation, including finance, governance & daily operations.
Apply now! ➜ https://bit.ly/47eLYUF
We’re hiring a Finance & Operations Officer. Application Deadline Monday 13 October @ 9.30am. For more information, please contact vicky.scott@thcvs.org.uk. Image of a post-it note with "work with us" written on it. THCVS logo in the bottom left corner.
October 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Thank you to everyone who joined our AGM last night. We heard updates on last year’s commitments from the council and the progress being made, welcomed three new trustees and celebrated our voluntary and community groups. Together we continue to make a difference.

#TowerHamlets #VCS #THCVS
Photograph of THCVS trustees and THCVS CEO Vicky Scott. Photograph of attendees at the Tower Hamlets Council for Voluntary Service (THCVS) 2025 Annual General Meeting held at St. Hida’s on 16 June 2026.
June 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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#THCVS #KeepingTowerHamletsSafe #JustSayHello #HealthyTowerHamlets #LetsMoveTowerHamlets #VolunteersWeek #CommunitySparks #HealthAndWellbeing #Safeguarding #VCS

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thcvs.bsky.social THCVS @thcvs.bsky.social · May 8
From wellbeing & safeguarding to training & community support, our May bulletin is packed with local VCS updates!
The THCVS AGM takes place on 16 June, bringing together council leaders & the VCS to focus on premises & collaboration.
Read more here ➜ bit.ly/4evRjdK
Photograph of 3 people walking down Brick Lane in Tower Hamlets. There is graffiti and a large purple billboard with big bright yellow text reads "AGM" - Tower Hamlets CVS AGM - Tuesday 16 June / 5.00 - 7.00pm at St. Hilda's Community Center, 18 Club Row, London, E2 7EY. For more information, email info@thcvs.org.uk. THCVS logo in the top right corner.
May 8, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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#KeepingTowerHamletsSafe #THCVS #LondonSport #DomesticAbuseAwareness #Safeguarding #CommunitySupport #SportForDevelopment #TowerHamlets #Training #Wellbeing

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thcvs.bsky.social THCVS @thcvs.bsky.social · Apr 29
Join the UK Coaching Safeguarding & Protecting Children workshop with Kamilla Ovrevik from London Sport & @ukcoaching.bsky.social. Learn to recognise concerns, respond effectively & promote safe sport environments. Includes 2 CIMSPA CPD points + lunch.

Find out more and book ➜ tinyurl.com/2s44zw4u
Shadow of an adult reaching out to a child on green grass. Children and Youth Forum. UK Coaching Safeguarding workshop, Tuesday 2 June, 11:00am to 2:00pm, Tuesday 2 June / 11:00am to 2:00pm Brady Arts & Community Centre 192-196, Hanbury St, E1 5HU.
April 29, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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🌿The grass may be greener, but we haven't forgotten this year's heatwaves.

Tower Hamlets residents in high-rise flats, older & disabled people faced dangerous heat. Help our crowdfunder put their voices in emergency planning.

Please donate & share➜ bit.ly/3TeXwlX
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'Building Climate Resilience in Tower Hamlets' Bold red and orange text over a photo of dry, brown grass and trees under a clear blue sky, suggesting drought conditions. THCVS logo in the top left corner.
September 24, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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#KeepingTowerHamletsSafe #THCVS #Shewise #LondonSport #DomesticAbuseAwareness #Safeguarding #CommunitySupport #SportForDevelopment #TowerHamlets #Training #Wellbeing

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thcvs.bsky.social THCVS @thcvs.bsky.social · Apr 28
Join us for domestic abuse training, delivered by Sayeeda Ashraf from from Shewise & Kamilla Ovrevik from London Sport.

Learn to spot signs, understand impact, respond safely & signpost for support. For community, sport & support workers.

Find out more and register here ➜ tinyurl.com/35ehu8m4
Hand with "STOP" written in red against a brick wall background, promoting a domestic abuse training for children and young people. Children and Young People, Domestic abuse training. Tuesday 12 May / 11:00am to 1:30pm. At the Brady Arts & Community Centre, 192-196, Hanbury St, E1 5HU. THCVS logo in the top right corner.
April 28, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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Eid Mubarak from all of us at THCVS. Wishing everyone celebrating a peaceful and joyful Eid! 🌙✨

#EidMubarak #EidAlAdha #THCVS #PeaceAndJoy
Blue and gold Eid Mubarak card with ornate lanterns, star motifs, and crescent moon. Rich Islamic geometric patterns convey festive warmth and celebration.
May 27, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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THCVS is a charity that supports and advocates for the local voluntary, community faith and social enterprise sector (VCSFE) in Tower Hamlets.

We exist to ensure the sector's voice is heard, help groups gain a stronger voice, access resources and increase their confidence, connections & skills.
September 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Many people of all ages are living with memory loss.

Join THCVS & Queen Mary University (NIHR Policy Research Unit) to shape how researchers & service providers listen to and empower people with memory loss.

Find out more and book here ➜ bit.ly/4nW7yC6

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Image of a white electric cord shaped into the profile of a face and a brain set against a grey background. Hidden Voices in Health - Brain Health. Thursday 9 October / 10.00am to 12.30pm / Osmani Centre, 58 Underwood Rd, E1 5AW. THCVS logo in the top right corner
October 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Are you a small community group or organisation? Ever found putting together social media posts challenging?
Join our ‘Simple Social Media’ session with Miranda Siow and boost your skills & confidence.

Find out more and book ➜ bit.ly/4tLtcg8

#SocialMediaTips #CommunityEngagement #ContentCreation
Purple background with social media icons like thumbs-up, speech bubbles, and heart around a hand holding a phone. Text: "Simple Social Media for Community Groups: Do More With Less! Tuesday 17 March, 12:30-2:00pm, Online. THCVS logo in the top left corner.
February 19, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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Join us to celebrate learning from the Flourishing Communities project and the women whose voices shaped it - raising reproductive & sexual health literacy and strengthening trust between communities, health providers & the voluntary sector.

Find out more and book here ➜ bit.ly/3MijUqQ
Image of Somali women having a group discussion at a Flourishing Communities workshop. Flourishing Communities Learning Event. Wednesday 17 December 10.00am to 12.00pm @ Praxis, Pott St, E2 0EF. Logos: National Lottery Community Fund, Women’s Inclusive Team, the Limehouse Project, Praxis, THCVS.
December 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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THCVS's Ayaann Yusuf attended the launch of the incredible #BlackHistoryMonth exhibition, 'What does a Collector Collect?'
We're proud to have supported this project, which explores themes of home, joy, & intersectionality, via our #CommunitySparks grant.
Find out more ➜ bit.ly/4ofnvno
Panel discussion with Sandra Shakespeare (Museum X), curator Annette Fernando, artists: Gloria Bourne, Love Hannington and collector, Julie Elizabeth at Republic. THCVS Development Officer Ayaann Yusuf with art collector Julie Elizabeth and Sandra Shakespeare from Museum X. Artist, Gloria Bourne at the private view and launch of What does a Collector Collect? THCVS Development Officer Ayaann Yusuf with Julie Elizabeth.
October 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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What does good look like for the voluntary sector in Tower Hamlets? 🤔
Come tell us at our AGM THIS Tuesday! We're talking premises, fairer ways of working & more. Free to attend & hot food provided!
16 June | 5–7pm | St. Hilda's Community Centre.
Book ➜ bit.ly/4wYpy4u
Photograph of 3 people walking down Brick Lane in Tower Hamlets. There is graffiti and a large purple billboard with big bright yellow text reads "AGM" - Tower Hamlets CVS AGM - Tuesday 16 June / 5.00 - 7.00pm at St. Hilda's Community Center, 18 Club Row, London, E2 7EY. For more information, email info@thcvs.org.uk. THCVS logo in the top right corner. A colourful illustrated sketchnote from the THCVS last AGM (2025), titled "Working Together." It captures community feedback on what good looks like for the voluntary sector in Tower Hamlets, with themes including communication, equal partners, fair funding, community spaces, premises, and strategic collaboration. Illustrated with speech bubbles, icons, and handwritten text. THCVS logo in the bottom left corner. Artwork by @sketch_skye.
June 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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There are some big opportunities this month for those supporting children & young people in Tower Hamlets👇
Safeguarding, health partnerships, youth voice & community action + forums, training, funding, jobs & more.

Read more in February’s eBulletin here ➜ bit.ly/4rOP2O9
A child's hand covered in vibrant blue paint suggests playful creativity. A blurred background showing art supplies. THCVS logo in the top left corner.
February 12, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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Looking to build your organisation's capacity?
THCVS can help.

We're hosting a free drop-in session on the Isle of Dogs where local organisations can discuss their ideas, needs, ask questions & find out what support is available. 29 Sept.

You can book here ➜ tinyurl.com/st6t5d8r
Are you a small community group or charity in the Isle of Dogs? Do you need help with funding, governance or building your organisation’s capacity? Join us for free capacity-building support! Get free 1-2-1 advice and guidance from THCVS Date: Monday, 29 September Time: 11:00am and 3:00pm Location: Island House, Roserton Street, E14 3PG. Four circle shaped photographs of people involved in local voluntary and community sector groups in Tower Hamlets.
September 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Digital exclusion can lead to serious loneliness. 😔 Join in on December 2nd to explore this critical issue and learn about the specific digital support available to isolated residents.

Find out more and book ➜ bit.ly/43kCCng
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#JustSayHello #loneliness
Digital exclusion and loneliness. Tuesday 2 December / 9:30am to 1.00pm / Osmani Trust, 58 Underwood Road, E1 5AW. Logos: Just Say Hello, Connection Coalition, London Borough of Tower Hamlets and THCVS.
November 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Want to make a real difference in your community? This Trustees’ Week, we’re celebrating the incredible people who help charities thrive: their trustees!
Our new resource breaks down what being a trustee really means: the responsibilities, impact and how you can get involved ➜ shorturl.at/uTurw
Trustee roles and responsibilities. Blue background with an icon of 3 people and a yellow cogwheel. Logos: THCVS and London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Tower Hamlets CVS. www.thcvs.org.uk, info@thcvs.org.uk, registered charity No. 1137143.
November 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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How do we make play and youth spaces truly inclusive for every child & young person?
Join the next Children and Youth Forum to share ideas, good practice & practical ways to improve inclusion, access & belonging in play & youth provision.

Book here ➜ tinyurl.com/tcxhk3mh

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Two children joyfully play with colourful lego building blocks, wearing rainbow shirts. Voluntary Sector Children & Youth Forum. Tuesday 30 June, Brady Arts and Community Centre, 192-196 Hanbury Street, E1 5HU. THCVS logo in the top left corner.
June 24, 2026 at 7:48 AM
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Join us at the Research Café! Have your say in medical research! Meet researchers, share your experiences, and help shape studies that reflect Black, Asian & local communities.
Free refreshments, all ages welcome.
9 Feb: 10am - 1pm.
Find out more and book ➜ bit.ly/3NomgoR
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Photograph of a group of 4 people talking with each other. They are smiling. Research Café. Monday 9 February / 10.00am to 1.00pm / Brady Centre 192-196 Hanbury St, E1 5HU. NIHR (national Institute for Health and Care Research and THCVS logo in the bottom right corner.
January 22, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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What does change look like in Poplar? It looks like 8 community-led projects, 2,189 people, engaged, 751 participants & 25 volunteers coming together.
This week, #CommunitySparks proved that when local people are given the platform to lead, incredible things happen.
Thank you to everyone involved!
Participants of the Community Sparks Project gather at Republic on 23 June 2026 to celebrate their achievements, connections, and contributions to strengthening the local community in Poplar. Ayyann Yusuf, THCVS Development Officer, stands beside a presentation screen. The slide displays key figures and themes from the Community Sparks project, including participation and engagement statistics, alongside focus areas such as health and wellbeing, social connection, food security, women’s empowerment, and arts and culture. Ayaann Yusuf, THCVS Development Officer and the driving force behind the Community Sparks project, celebrates a special moment while receiving beautiful bouquets in recognition of her leadership and community impact in Poplar. A purple background with orange accents promoting “Community Sparks: Celebration and Learning Event.” Circular photos show people speaking, reading information displays, and taking part in community discussions, including a diverse panel conversation in a modern indoor venue. Orange decorative lines create a celebratory feel. Event details at the bottom read: “Tuesday 23 June, 12.00–2.00pm, Republic Education Campus, London, E14 2BA.”
June 25, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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This Monday, Poplar locals, volunteers & community groups are coming together for Community Sparks: Sustainable Roots & Community Connection! 🌱

Network, share ideas & take back easy, practical actions to help grow your community project.

Sign up ➜ bit.ly/47S74aD

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Community Sparks: Sustainable Roots and Community Connection event. Monday 23 March / 1.00 to 3.00pm, Neighbours in Poplar, 113 Poplar High St, E14 0AE.” On the right, a group of diverse adults stand smiling together inside a bright hall with large arched windows, some giving thumbs up or peace signs. The design features a yellow and purple colour scheme with the THCVS logo in the top left corner.
March 17, 2026 at 3:15 PM