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Members

Hundreds of voluntary organisations that are active in Hastings have joined Hastings Voluntary Action. 

If you would like your voluntary organisation to be a member of HVA, you organisation needs to:

  • Be a not-for-profit organisation (e.g. charity, community group, social enterprise, etc)
  • Have an appropriate governing document
    Have a decision-making committee
  • Have a bank account in the name of the organisation, and at least two people authorise any transaction (if holding funds)
  • If a CIC, have a minimum of 3 unrelated Directors, with the majority of Directors unpaid by the CIC
  • Have a commitment to equal opportunities
  • Work for the benefit of people in the Hastings area.
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If you are unsure whether your organisation meets these criteria, contact HVA.

HVA membership is free to join and members can benefit from a range of services including: 

  • Free fortnightly e-bulletins, sent by email and keeping you up to date with recent news affecting voluntary and community organisations in this area.
  • Free use of Hastings Voluntary Action’s information services
  • Inclusion in our Directory of local voluntary and community sector resources 
  • Support with recruiting new volunteers
  • Support and advice on setting up or running a voluntary and community organisation
  • The opportunity to join the Hastings Community Network – a representative body which voices the views of Hastings community and voluntary organisations order to influence decisions
  • Access to the services of a specialist funding advisor
  • Reduced rates on affordable meeting rooms for hire in the town centre, available for daytime meetings.
  • An equipment booking service for groups who may need to borrow things such as a digital projector.
  • The opportunity to vote at Hastings Voluntary Action's AGM, and to nominate a trustee for HVA from your voluntary organisation.

 

HVA Membership

Hundreds of organisations active in Hastings have joined HVA.  

Its free to join and members can benefit from a range of services.

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