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.
A scheme which makes it easy for people to donate money to support local people experiencing homelessness, is being expanded in the run up to Christmas. Read more
Here we share what the sector told us, our response and plans – in only two pages! Read more
A youth action project that provides a friendly, supportive community to young people with disabilities has been named as Community Action Network’s ‘Community Hero in the Spotlight’ in the run up to Anti-Bullying Week (15-19 November). Read more
CAN are delighted to host The Early Years Network Read more
Join CAN for the first Boscombe Network of 2022 Read more
Treat yourself to the gift of an hour to chat and laugh - join Community Action Network for some light hearted pre-Christmas cheer Read more