Refugee services in Hackney struggling with cuts and rent hikes
Organisations forced to relocate out of the borough because of rising rents
Hackney CVS
Over-50s to vote on who gets share of £6m Connect Hackney fund
Hackney CVS has given elderly residents the chance to decide on how to spend the multi-million-pound fund
Out There and proud: Hackney LGBT project spreads the message of equality
A new network aims to build on achievements made by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender groups
Choice in Hackney project makes headway on disability needs
New initiative seeks to improve care for disabled people through training provided by users themselves
You’re never far away from a lunch club!
From square meals to financial advice, lunch clubs are proving a useful resource for older people
Charities unite to tackle poverty as four in ten Hackney kids live below breadline
Local groups come together to address the real impact of poverty across the borough
Fit for purpose? New Care Act standards put to the test
New legislation will standardise care and support from April, but a lack of funding to local authorities and a high threshold to qualify for help may scupper reforms
Talent Scouts triumph with ‘The Meet Up’
Talent Match award for borough’s team of 18-24 year-olds helping their peers into work
The Hawa Trust: working with families to tackle FGM
Through an overseas network and close ties with the UK Government, the Hawa Trust fights to halt the illegal practice of FGM
St Mary’s Secret Garden grows with generous Hackney Giving
Garden of healing gets a new lease of life on its 25-year anniversary
‘It’s ok to be angry’: Hackney campaigner honoured
Meet the Hackney stalwart on a lifelong mission to save the NHS
Community champions honoured at Hackney CVS achievement awards
Community activists and campaigners receive awards established in memory of Adiaha Antigha and Gary Francis
Hackney stop and search projects highlight concerns
Two local projects are monitoring about the controversial police tactic
Hackney community projects safe from spending cuts – for now
Projects that help at community level avoid council spending squeeze. But no guarantees beyond 2013