charity - Hackney Citizen

More than 700,000 children in London live in poverty, according to The Childhood Trust

Author: Lizzie McAllister

The comedy night will raise funds to allow homelessness charity Hackney Night Shelter to continue to provide its vital services

Author: Lizzie McAllister

Supporters of the charity hope the alcohol-free event in Dalston could set a precedent for more inclusive gigs in future

Author: Gabriel Stewart

Hackney Night Shelter hopes to create a new women's shelter next year, which could help up to 100 people.

Author: Lizzie McAllister

Nearly two thirds of children in Hackney are living in income-deprived households, a concerning report has shown.

Author: Lizzie McAllister

McFadyen and fellow artist Stephen Skrynka are fundraising for an ambulance and medical supplies to be sent to the country

Author: Hackney Citizen

Hoxton-based charity has been active in the borough for nearly three decades

Author: Hackney Citizen

Listeners can enjoy the 'wildest tall stories to the most moving of poetry', says Ministry of Stories director

Author: Hackney Citizen

Award-winning filmmaker Kit Vincent documents the work of Headway East London through the stories of four survivors

Author: Hackney Citizen

Young people from Immediate Theatre join arts takeover at Cumberland Lodge

Author: Hackney Citizen

The charity will use the National Lottery funding to provide supermarket vouchers

Author: Hackney Citizen

Petchey’s charity has invested over £170m in youth projects across east London and Essex

Author: Hackney Citizen