TCR Local Support (Hastings)

Local Hastings Voluntary Action (HVA)
The overall purpose of Hastings Voluntary Action is to enhance the quality of life of the people in the Hastings Area by promoting the principle and practice of voluntary action by both individuals and organised groups, and by supporting the development and provision of good quality local services to meet the needs of all sections of the community.
Service offered

  1. Support services that promote voluntary action and help voluntary and community groups operate effectively, including:
    - Community newsletter and information service
    - Directory of local voluntary and community sector resources
    - Community accountancy and group support 
    - Volunteer Bureau
    - Community Fund: small grants and training programme 

  2. Development work to address local community needs including, regeneration and health, social care initiatives and support for Black and ethnic minority communities.

  3. Facilitating networking between voluntary and community groups enabling representation on key policy and planning issues. e.g Regeneration and Health improvement.
  4. Establishing effective partnerships with the statutory and private sector. e.g Local strategic Partnership, to develop a strategic overview of community needs and understanding of how agencies are working together to address local issues.

HVA have a very comprehensive web-site outlining all current services offered. 
Contact Details 31a Priory Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1EA
Phone: 01424 444010 , Fax: 01424 432877 
E-mail: infoworker@hva.k-web.co.uk  
Internet:www.hastingsvoluntaryaction.org
Terms & Conditions Advice and support services are available to voluntary and community groups in Hastings. Where HVA charges for services, members will be charged a reduced rate.