Back to top

Welcome to Hastings Voluntary Action

No front page content has been created yet.

Latest News

Events

Completion of this course will enable you to:
• Understand the role and responsibilities of a First Aider
• Be able to assess an incident
• Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
• Be able to provide first aid to a casualty that is choking
• Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
• Know how to provide first aid to a casualty that is in shock
• Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
Please note: There is a £50 charge for this course.

Jackson Hall
10 December 9:30AM
To 10 December 4:00PM

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

Central Hall
11 December 11:30AM
To 11 December 12:30PM

Join us for a festive gathering that also marks five years since the Council passed the motion for Hastings to become an Age Friendly Community.

Central Hall
16 December 11:30AM
To 16 December 2:00PM

Music, food, creative activities and friendship - all welcome!

Central Hall
17 December 12:00PM
To 17 December 2:00PM

Making Every Contact Count (MECC), this is a behavioural change technique which is now commonly used by health and social care staff during their day-to-day interactions or health appointments with individuals, although you don’t need to be in one of these roles to attend the training, it can be beneficial to anyone.

Jackson Hall
13 January 10:00AM
To 13 January 1:00PM

Hastings Voluntary Action are delighted to work in collaboration with the Lets Do Business Group, Beaming ISP for Businesses and Sands and Co Business Consultancy LTD to facilitate an Artificial Intelligence (AI) information session in Hastings.
• Sonia Blizzard, Managing Director from Beaming ISP for businesses, will speak about where AI has come from and the impact of AI on the workplace.
• Bill Neech, owner and Principle Consultant from Sands & Co will give a presentation sharing practical steps to establish, document, and review your organisation’s processes and workflows — what they are, why they matter, and how they drive consistency, efficiency, and better decision-making.
• Emily Wright, Business Manager from the Lets Do Business Group will give some examples of using AI.

Central Hall
9 February 9:00AM
To 9 February 12:30PM

Twitter

Jobs

RVA

Do you have a passion for reducing food poverty and ensuring the distribution of food is fair...

Bexhill
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
21 hours p/w
Citizens Advice 1066 (CA1066)

Citizens Advice 1066 (CA1066) is recruiting a reliable Energy Adviser to provide essential...

St Leonards on sea
Saturday, December 20, 2025
30 to 37 hours per week
FSN

FSN: Creating space where children, young people and families are inspired and supported to...

St Leonards on sea
Monday, November 24, 2025
30 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