Hidden Beach CIC is a Community Interest Company dedicated to delivering cultural, artistic and social benefit in Hastings. We create inclusive, accessible and community-rooted cultural programmes that bring people together through music, arts, education, creativity and wellbeing.
Our Purpose as a CIC
As a CIC, Hidden Beach operates with an asset lock and a legally defined commitment to public benefit. This means all resources and surplus are reinvested into community impact.
Our work exists to:
- support cultural participation
- expand access to creativity
- strengthen community wellbeing
- develop local talent
- celebrate the cultural identity of Hastings
Our Cultural Mission
We aim to build a long-term cultural ecosystem where:
- creativity is accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds
- diverse voices and global cultures are represented
- young people have pathways into creative industries
- artists and practitioners can grow and collaborate
- cultural activity becomes part of everyday life in Hastings
HB2026 is a major step toward this vision.
How We Work
We deliver our mission through:
- collaboration with venues, partners, artists and community organisations
- community-led development, shaped by local voices and needs
- inclusive practice, ensuring welcoming and representative spaces
- responsible delivery, grounded in safety, care and accountability
- sustained investment, creating lasting benefit beyond individual events
Our Values
- Creativity – championing diverse artistic forms and ideas
- Community – placing local people at the centre of our work
- Inclusion – ensuring everyone feels welcome and represented
- Learning – creating opportunities for skills development and cultural education
- Integrity – operating transparently and ethically as a CIC
Public Accountability
Hidden Beach CIC is regulated through Companies House.
- Annual CIC Reports and Accounts are publicly available.
- We maintain policies covering safeguarding, health & safety, risk management and good governance.
- Full policy documents are available to funders and partners on request.
This structure reinforces our commitment to public benefit and responsible leadership.