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Black History Season Grants
Do you have a great idea for this year’s Black History Season (October - November 2025).
Apply now for up to £2k to deliver something great in Hackney!
Hackney Library Reading Lists
Specially-selected lists from our well-read Library teams! This month they’re spotlighting the brilliant women writers and their stories for Women’s Month. Peek the archive for more from LGBT History month and more!
Windrush Festival 2025
Hackney’s annual Windrush Generations Festival runs all June! Check out the list of community-run events from film screenings, markets, music and more!
Discover Young Hackney 2025
Celebrating 18 years of Discover Young Hackney, this years programme is specially curated to offer free creative workshops and courses in theatre, music, film, woodwork and design to young people aged 15-26.
PRIDE365 GRANTS NOW OPEN!
You can apply for funding for cultural activities that happen between August 2025 and April 2026 and are led-by and/or engage LGBTQIA+ people in the borough of Hackney.
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