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The Hastings Trust Resource Centre

A place where people and ideas can come together



The Centre
Situated in Hastings Town Centre at 35 Robertson Street in the Trust's HQ, the Resource Centre's services are for all visitors and residents.

Inernet & IT
Open Mondays to Fridays from 10.00 to 17.00, situated on the ground floor with access for the disabled (including toilet) it has four PC’s for public use – all with fast broad band internet connections. Free and friendlly help is always available for Internet novices.

Digital Printing Service
A new digital printer can produce, from paper originals or from computer files, A4 and A3 high quality colour and black and white prints. Prices are very competitive: A4 black and white 10p a side, colour 80p a side. Double these prices for A3. The printer can also create A4 and A5 folded and stapled booklets.

Display Space
There is a seating area and board available for the display of community notices by local organisations and individuals. The Centre, in partnership with Hastings College of Arts & Technology, has recently been completely redecorated with the aim of making it into a new display space for local students and artists. Students and artists will be able to show their work in an easy to access space right in Hastings town centre. More news soon.

Advice & Information
Advice and information on adult learning, volunteering and skills. Appointments are not usually necessary. All consultations are confidential and free. There is free access to the Hastings Skillsmatch website.

Searching for Funds
The Centre has two regularly updated databases that reduce the time searching for funding. Funder Finder helps find funding opportunities for both individuals and groups. Both services are free apart from any printing required. Training/assistance available where required.

Meetings
Meeting room space is available on the first floor, suitable for groups of up to 40 people – with four collapsible tables. Presentation equipment available for hire. Special low rates for the community and voluntary sector. To open a pdf version of a meeting booking form click on the Booking Form icon below.

booking form

Credit Union Collections
A weekly collection and the opportunity to find out more about the Hastings and Rother Credit Union

Volunteering
Use your skills and learn new ones as a Trust volunteer in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Research shows that volunteering is a good way to find work if you are unemployed and a good way to remain mentally active if you are retired or disabled. The Trust has some excellent volunteer opportunities in reception work (IT skills necessary), research and IT.

Benefits:
· Builds confidence and motivation
· A sense of achievement
· A good way to gain references
· Social skills enhanced
· Personal growth and development
· We pay travel and other expenses


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