Support for groups
Helping local ideas grow
HVA offers a range of services for groups, from getting started and choosing the right legal structure, to supporting best practice in running or developing your community group, charity or social enterprise.
Starting and running a group
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Advice on setting up a new group
So you have an idea of something you want to do in your local community. How can you make it happen?
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Help with governance, constitutions or policies
HVA’s group support team can provide advice, information and practical support on a wide range of matters from charity regulations to governance and policy development.
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Support with charity registration or becoming a CIO
If you're starting a new charity or considering converting an existing unincorporated association or charitable trust to a CIO, HVA can guide you through the process.
Strengthening your group
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Funding advice or bid-writing guidance
HVA can help groups to improve the effectiveness of their fundraising, with a particular focus on grassroots groups with smaller staff teams.
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Help with safeguarding, compliance, or good practice
Do you have concerns about your safeguarding procedures or need support to ensure your organisation is GDPR compliant?
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Training
HVA organises a range of training opportunities throughout the year to enable voluntary and community organisations, and the people within them, to thrive.
Recruitment, volunteering and jobs
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Support with recruiting, managing or retaining volunteers
HVA provides a range of support and training for volunteering involving organisations.
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Post a volunteering opportunity on HVA's website
If you have a volunteer or trustee role to advertise, please submit it on our website.
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Advertise a job on the HVA website
For a small charge we can promote your job vacancy to the voluntary sector in Hastings via our website, e-bulletin and social media channels.
Networking opportunities
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Membership directory
Our membership directory carries information about charities, community groups, and social enterprises that are members of HVA.
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Networking events
HVA hosts and facilitates regular networking events for the VCSE sector in Hastings & St Leonards
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See our latest projects
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Visit our resource library
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Hire a room
Join for free. Make things happen
From funding advice to volunteer connections, being part of HVA means more support, more opportunities, and more strength for your community.