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Hackney

Hackney Connexions does everything in its power to bring our service to you. Our Personal Advisers can be found in lots of locations, including our access shop, youth clubs, local colleges and schools and voluntary centres.

Our partners, such as career companies and organisations that help young people, work closely with us to deliver the Connexions service. We run lots of joint events, both social and educational that are aimed at fulfilling your needs.

As well as offering help and support, Connexions provides lots of opportunities to get involved in new and exciting activities in Hackney. To find out more, drop into our access shop at Dalston Lane, or  our One Stop Shop at Shoreditch Library. You can also call to make an appointment:

Dalston Lane: 020 72750346

Shoreditch Library: 020 8356 3371

Useful Links - Events

  • What's on in Hackney
    What’s On Events Calendar lets you know what's happening in Hackney on an ongoing basis.

Useful Links - General

  • Council services
    A-Z of Hackney services.

  • Hackney Libraries
    Seven library sites around the borough provide lending and reference services for adults and children, study space, ICT facilities and an annual programme celebrating the borough's cultural diversity.

  • Hackney Schools Mentoring Programme
    Aims to tackle under-achievement at the pre-GCSE stage in 14 to 15 year old Hackney pupils by providing mentors from businesses and organisations to raise aspirations and improve self-confidence.

Useful Links - Volunteering

  • Worldwrite
    Worldwrite is a Youth Education charity, volunteer led and run, arranging exchange programmes, global linking, development education projects and campaigning for equality for the developing world.

  • Hackney Voluntary Action
    HVA is a charity supporting over 1000 voluntary, community and statutory groups in the London Borough of Hackney. It is also the Volunteer Centre in Hackney with over 500 opportunities available.

Useful Links - Youth Services and Clubs

  • Hackney Youth Service
    Provides young people with a range of opportunities, experiences and support that enhances their personal, social and educative development and sense of identity during their transition to adulthood.

  • The Federation of London Youth Clubs
    The Capital's leading charity supporting young people and youth clubs.

  • Hoxton Hall
    Since 1863 Hoxton Hall has epitomised the spirit of Shoreditch as a visible artistic and creative presence in the community: entertaining, supporting and educating local people.

Useful Links - Disabilities

  • Learning Difficulty Team
    This service is jointly integrated with Hackney Social Services Care Management Team to bring about improvements in health and social care for people with learning difficulties.

Useful Links - Advice

  • Bullying Help
    Information on bullying and other people that have been through it.

  • Bullying Online
    Information on bullying for parents, pupils teachers etc.

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