Back to top

Welcome to Hastings Voluntary Action

No front page content has been created yet.

Latest News

Events

Are you new in post or keen to find out more about the sector? This workshop, led by HVA Director Steve Manwaring, will include a briefing about the scale and contribution of the VCSE sector in Hastings, information about the services HVA provide, and an opportunity to hear about and discuss the key issues affecting the sector.

Jackson Hall
15 September 2:00PM
To 15 September 3:00PM

Hastings Voluntary Action and Safe Families are working in partnership to better inform church leaders in Hastings and St Leonards about the range of community projects and networks that HVA are involved with, that may be relevant to their work. This event is aimed at Church Leaders and is not a general networking event.

Central Hall
16 September 12:00AM
To 16 September 1:30PM

Come and try out this informal seated exercise session with free refreshments and an opportunity find out more about local Age-Friendly activities.

Central Hall
18 September 11:15AM
To 18 September 12:30PM

We will be joined at this meeting by Rosie Leech from Hastings Borough Council and the new Healthy Ageing Officer to understand what the next steps are for Hastings in the Age Friendly Communities programme and what the networks role will be in this.

6 Bank Buildings
18 September 1:30PM
To 18 September 3:00PM

Mr Hastings & St Leonards and HVA are bringing the Baton of Hope to Hastings on September 23rd, 2025, as part of the National Baton of Hope tour and you have the opportunity to carry the Baton on the Hastings Leg of the tour. Baton Bearers carry the Baton as a symbol of hope, togetherness solidarity and a shared purpose, whether that’s in memory of someone lost to suicide, suicide survivors or anyone who is passionate about suicide prevention. This is an opportunity to honour lives lost, raise awareness and spark conversations.

23 September 8:00AM
To 23 September 9:00PM

Facilitated by Matt Jarvis from the Macmillan Horizon Centre. The session will explain what cancer is and how it develops, different risk factors, different treatment options, and much more. Matt has a clinical background and is happy to answer any relevant clinical questions you may have.

Jackson Hall
24 September 9:30AM
To 24 September 4:00PM

Twitter

Jobs

Sensory Soft Play

Sensory Soft Play is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation Charity...

Hastings
Saturday, October 4, 2025
14 hours per week
St Michaels Hospice

At St Michael’s Hospice, we know how important local communities are in helping people connect...

St Leonards on sea
Sunday, September 14, 2025
30 hours per week (fewer hours may be considered)
Rother Voluntary Action

Are you driven by community development and enjoy building links between people and...

Bexhill-on-sea
Sunday, September 14, 2025
35 hours per week

HVA Membership

Hundreds of organisations active in Hastings have joined HVA.  

Its free to join and members can benefit from a range of services.

READ MORE >

Get our latest news on funding, services and more in your inbox.

Share your ideas, concerns & interests.

Hastings Community Network, the voice of the voluntary and community sector in Hastings & St Leonards.

Learn More

Our funders