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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 you idea or group.

Jackson Hall
4 February 11:00AM
To 4 February 12:00PM

Hastings Voluntary Action are delighted to work in collaboration with the Lets Do Business Group, Beaming ISP for Businesses and Sands and Co Business Consultancy LTD to facilitate an Artificial Intelligence (AI) information session in Hastings.
• Sonia Blizzard, Managing Director from Beaming ISP for businesses, will speak about where AI has come from and the impact of AI on the workplace.
• Bill Neech, owner and Principle Consultant from Sands & Co will give a presentation sharing practical steps to establish, document, and review your organisation’s processes and workflows — what they are, why they matter, and how they drive consistency, efficiency, and better decision-making.
• Emily Wright, Business Manager from the Lets Do Business Group will give some examples of using AI.

Central Hall
9 February 9:00AM
To 9 February 12:30PM

Our monthly meeting for organisations and individuals working with/for older people locally

Hastings Court Care Home
17 February 1:30PM
To 17 February 2:30PM

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.

Jackson Hall
2 March 2:00PM
To 2 March 3:00PM

Delivered by One You East Sussex. Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is a behaviour change approach that utilises the millions
of day-to-day interactions organisations and individuals have with people to support them in making positive changes to their physical health and mental wellbeing. MECC enables the opportunistic delivery of healthy lifestyle information and enables conversations about health at scale across organisations.

Jackson Hall
5 March 10:00AM
To 5 March 1:00PM

This session focuses on pathways into volunteering for young people. Whether via work experience, family connections, T-Levels, or placements, we will discuss how organisations can work with colleges and schemes to provide volunteering opportunities for young people. We’ll explore how placements can be tailored to suit organisations and what support is provided to make it easy.

161 Bexhill Road
11 March 12:00PM
To 11 March 2:00PM

Completion of this course will enable you to:
• Understand the role and responsibilities of a First Aider
• Be able to assess an incident
• Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
• Be able to provide first aid to a casualty that is choking
• Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
• Know how to provide first aid to a casualty that is in shock
• Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
Please note: There is a £50 charge for this course.

Jackson Hall
25 March 9:30AM
To 25 March 4:00PM

Join the Campaign to End Loneliness roadshow event ‘Together in Tackling Loneliness’, where you will be able to join the UK wide conversation which is designed to shape action on loneliness and social connection.

6 Bank Buildings
13 April 10:00AM
To 13 April 4:00PM

Are you confused about the new GDPR (data protection) laws? Do you know what your organisation needs to do? HVA is hosting a free GDPR workshop for any charities, community groups or social enterprises that operate in Hastings.

Jackson Hall
18 May 11:00AM
To 18 May 1:00PM

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