Join this creative and collaborative event to celebrate and share learning from local community led initiatives that are creating change in Hastings and St Leonards. Participate in inspirational conversations, workshops and activities that encourage curiosity, highlight the power of building connections, and recognise local assets.
Communities Creating Change in Hastings is a free event and is open to all, with light refreshments included. This event will bring together local community initiatives with representatives from public, voluntary, and community sector organisations. Places are limited so please register now to ensure you are part of this important conversation.
Protein/healthy snack-making session for handing out during the St Michael's Hospice Moonlight Walk
Confused about legal structures? Charitable Incorporated Organisations? Community Interest Companies? Attend our introductory workshop led by CEO Steve Manwaring, to find the right structure for your idea or group.
The aims: To be introduced to legislation regarding health and safety and appreciate the link between risk, assessment of risk and positive support for individual.
The objectives:
• To be introduced to health and safety legislation
• To know how to find access information regarding H & S
• To understand an individual’s responsibility to adhere to health and safety precautions
• To appreciate the importance of risk assessment to meet health and safety requirements
Are you new in post or keen to find out more about the sector? This workshop, led by HVA Director Steve Manwaring, will include a briefing about the scale and contribution of the VCSE sector in Hastings, information about the services HVA provide, and an opportunity to hear about and discuss the key issues affecting the sector.
The aims: To give practical advice on developing a basic risk assessment for new clients
The objectives:
• To understand the importance of an initial home visit to access risk (for client and volunteers)
• To appreciate the assessment as part of establishing professional boundaries
• To understand the difference between a hazard and a risk
• To use the risk assessment cycle
• To be able to take into account positive risk
• To develop a risk assessment template based on the aims and objectives of the organisation
