The poster details the background, methods, work and results of the Hastings Macmillan Cancer Support Champions Project so far. It shows what is next for the project and what sustainability looks like at a community level.

SELCS provides low cost DBS checks using a virtual process, following government guidance. Volunteer DBS checks are free, with a £10 admin charge – lower than many other DBS providers. Please contact Pauline Lorence on 07840 794595 or email pauline@selcs.co.uk for more information.

The Macmillan Cancer Support Champions Project is one of eleven such projects across the country and is funded for three years by Macmillan. The key aim is to increase uptake of cancer services, particularly in underserved areas of Hastings, such as Broomgrove and Hollington. This report covers the first half of the project, from September 2024 to end of March 2026, and is divided into sections that link to the overall project plan

The structure of your organisation will depend on what you want to do. Although you can change the legal structure in the future, it is worth trying to get it correct from the start. Could you become a small charity, or a Community Interest Company (CIC) or a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) or something else? Download our guide to the most common legal structures to view some of their features. It explains key things to consider – including liability, governance, funding, taxation and legal responsibilities – so groups can choose a structure that fits both their current activities and future plans.

The report highlights the key successes reached and the positive impact our initiatives have had on the community over the past year.

At the event, local organisations and community representatives came together to share updates, raise concerns and discuss issues affecting the voluntary and community sector in Hastings. It highlights emerging priorities, local challenges and opportunities for collaboration across the town.

The report captures discussions around affordable housing, homelessness prevention, tenant rights, health and wellbeing, climate resilience and the need for housing that better reflects the realities facing local people and communities.

The Macmillan Cancer Support Champions Project is one of eleven such projects across the country and is funded for three years by Macmillan. The key aim is to increase uptake of cancer services, particularly in underserved areas of Hastings, by encouraging volunteer Cancer Champions to start conversations about cancer, general health and wellbeing and signpost people to support. This report covers the first phase of the project, up to and including the project launch, and is divided into sections that link to the overall project plan.

The Cancer Champions programme is a partnership between Macmillan Cancer Support and local
community organisations across the UK, aiming to raise cancer awareness and reduce inequities. This report presents the progress and findings from the first of Macmillan’s four learning cycles. There will be a second report at the end of the next cycle, in October 2025.