Hackney Giving Publish 2024 - 25 Impact Report

Building Stronger Communities Through Local Partnership

Hackney isn’t short of energy, creativity, and community spirit—but it is also one of the most unequal boroughs in London. Behind the buzzing markets and cultural landmarks, many people face poverty, poor health, and limited access to opportunities.

That’s where Hackney Giving comes in.

Hackney Giving is a local charity initiative designed to connect people who want to give with the grassroots organisations that make a real difference on the ground. Rather than guessing where donations should go, Hackney Giving uses its local knowledge and networks to fund projects tackling the borough’s biggest challenges—from youth services and food poverty to mental health and community safety.

Local Giving, Lasting Change

Since its 2014 launch, Hackney Giving has channelled more than £2.1 million into community projects, supporting over 100 local organisations. Each grant goes to groups that know Hackney inside out, led by the people who live and work there.

One of Hackney Giving’s strengths is its flexibility. Donations aren’t swallowed up in admin or lost in big national campaigns—they go directly to community-based groups where even modest funding can have a huge impact. For businesses, it’s also a way to give back to the borough in a meaningful, transparent way.

Hackney Giving is coordinated by Hackney CVS (Council for Voluntary Service), the umbrella organisation supporting local charities and voluntary groups. Together, they ensure that funds are distributed fairly and reach the places where they’ll make the biggest difference.

The message is simple: when you give local, you make local change.

2024/5 Impact Report

Hackney Giving's 2024-25 Impact Report can be read here.

2024–25 was another year of meaningful impact for Hackney Giving, with more than £338,000 distributed through 70 grants across four funding rounds. From tackling the cost of living crisis to supporting new parents, community events, and grassroots organisations, every grant helped bring people together and provide practical support where it’s needed most.

Highlights included:

• Funding for street parties and local events to reduce isolation, chosen through Hackney Giving’s first steps into participatory grantmaking—putting funding decisions into the hands of local residents.

• Launching a new partnership with Match My Project, connecting businesses with community groups for practical support ranging from equipment to event funding.

• A team of runners at the Hackney Half, sponsored by the Chesham Arms, raising nearly £1,000 to fund community celebrations.

• Fresh initiatives to raise awareness, including a new film, updated website, and Hackney Giving merchandise to spread the word across the borough.

A Proud Partner

Alphatrack Systems is proud to support Hackney Giving and the vital work they do across the borough.