We’re thrilled to share that NHS Dorset HealthCare with CAN under their umbrella are finalists in two categories at this year’s Nursing Times Workforce Awards - Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Staff Recognition for our work including over 55’s / retirees volunteering at the BIC vaccination site. Read more
We’re proud to work alongside some amazing volunteers, charities and community groups. This short film is just a snapshot for their incredible contribution locally, and a small way of saying a huge thank you. Read more
We understand the vaccination programme is essential to beat covid and save lives. CAN are working with our partners in the NHS and Public Health to reach out and help people make a more informed choice about getting their jab. Read more
This is an exciting opportunity to join us and play your part in history by protecting the community and saving lives. Read more
We provide professional and practical advice to help build and grow charities and community organisations. Help on offer: One to one expert advice and guidance; High quality training; Help for organisations work collaboratively and share resources.
We support and champion volunteers to promote the incredible value of volunteering, We also provide a platform for promoting volunteering opportunities and sharing good practice – our volunteering hub.
The voluntary sector makes an amazing difference to the local community, and we believe it deserves a bigger voice. We provide a network for connecting organisations and speak up on behalf of our sector.
‘Untapped, a Local Art Therapy social enterprise is named Community Hero in the Spotlight ahead of World Mental Health Day on Sunday 10 October' Read more
A new project to develop volunteers and provide business training is launching in Bournemouth. Read more
Are you a VCSE organisation interested in supporting people home from hospital? Perhaps you are a charitable organisation or commissioner who already supports people, or you would like to help as a volunteer in this area? Read more
Join Victim Support on 17th November at 2pm to find out what resources we have for adult survivors of child sexual abuse. You don't need to be a sexual violence practitioner to receive a disclosure of child sexual abuse from someone you are supporting or working with. Anyone working or volunteering in roles where they meet people may potentially hear disclosures like this. It can be difficult to know what to say or where to signpost people for support, especially if you don’t work within sexual Read more
This online course will give you access to the national expertise of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and is for organisations in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas. Read more