About Us
Why we’re here
We’re here to help make Hastings a stronger, fairer place to live. By supporting local charities, community groups and volunteers, we help good ideas grow into real change. When people come together, communities become more connected, resilient and full of possibility.
What we do
We help local charities, community groups and volunteers with funding, advice, training and practical support so they can make more happen across Hastings.
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Support groups to deliver great services
We help local groups reach more people, work more effectively and make a bigger difference.
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Work together to meet local needs
We build strong relationships with communities and partners, share learning and bring people together to make more possible locally.
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Strengthen networks & the sector
We bring organisations together, raise concerns, influence decisions and help the sector speak with a stronger voice.
Our featured services
Hastings Voluntary Action provides a range of support for community groups and community activists in Hastings.
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Funding
We offer resources and a funding advice service to groups and VCSE organisations in Hastings.
Our projects
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The Ageing-Network brings together organisations and individuals to support older people locally and champion the right to age well.
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Based at Broomgrove Community Centre, the project supports local people through the Broomgrove Social Supermarket run by Oasis Community Project.
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In partnership with Public Health East Sussex, this project supports local organisations and individuals to develop the skills and capacity needed to create and care for green spaces.
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Hastings Community Network is a network of local voluntary, community and faith groups working together to support and represent the sector.
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The Hastings Food Network supports community food projects to work together to reduce long-term food insecurity.
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Hastings Voluntary Action is working with Macmillan Cancer Support to help people access local services and break down barriers to support.
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The Holistic Health Project supports overall wellbeing by bringing together mind, body, spirit and natural or alternative therapies that complement conventional medicine.
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The Links Project is a multi-agency support and advice service for asylum seekers, refugees and migrant communities across East Sussex.
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The Men’s Health and Wellbeing Project – East Sussex is a community-led initiative supporting men’s physical and mental health.
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The Hastings and Rother Cancer Support Network brings together organisations and teams that support people living with and affected by cancer.