Hastings Voluntary Action
Also known as: H V a
Hastings Voluntary Action is a Council for Voluntary Service that operates in the Borough of Hastings and its neighbourhood. One of the roles is to develop new services and meet identified needs. It gives advice and support to all local organisations.
Activities & Mission
Hastings Voluntary Action is a Council for Voluntary Service that operates in the Borough of Hastings and its neighbourhood. One of the roles is to develop new services and meet identified needs. It gives advice and support to all local organisations.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 61% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 60% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,242,492 | £1,192,239 | £1,192,239 | £393,166 | £109,764 | 20 / 20 |
| 2024 | £778,066 | £895,274 | £895,274 | £343,959 | £135,947 | 17 / 16 |
| 2023 | £897,551 | £767,121 | £767,121 | £461,167 | £149,477 | 17 / 20 |
| 2022 | £996,466 | £853,547 | £853,547 | £376,847 | £131,865 | 15 / 20 |
| 2021 | £703,297 | £713,468 | £713,468 | £233,928 | £122,772 | 15 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Hastings Voluntary Action
What does Hastings Voluntary Action do?
Hastings Voluntary Action is a Council for Voluntary Service that operates in the Borough of Hastings and its neighbourhood. One of the roles is to develop new services and meet identified needs. It gives advice and support to all local organisations.
How much income did Hastings Voluntary Action report in 2025?
Hastings Voluntary Action reported total income of £1.24m and reported expenditure of £1.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Hastings Voluntary Action?
Hastings Voluntary Action has a program ratio of 96.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Hastings Voluntary Action registered as a charity?
Hastings Voluntary Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 1990 as charity number 802632. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs Hastings Voluntary Action?
Hastings Voluntary Action is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hastings Voluntary Action operate?
Hastings Voluntary Action operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Hastings Voluntary Action a registered charity?
Yes — Hastings Voluntary Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 802632.
Details
PORTLAND PLACE
HASTINGS
TN34 1QN
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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