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
CAN exists to support organisations that are making a difference in the local community, whether they're charities, small groups or voluntary organisations... Read more
Our members are at the heart of everything we do. We offer free membership to any charity, community group or voluntary organisation working in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole... 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 new appeal is being made for local volunteer COVID-19 vaccination champions to support getting the jab done. Read more
A Dorset LGBT+ charity has been named Community Action Network’s latest Community Hero in the Spotlight, as it marks 20 years of supporting young LGBT+ people and their families. Read more
Community Action Network (CAN) has been awarded a grant of £49,874.50 from BCP Council to significantly boost their support to develop and sustain charities and community groups. Read more
As part of CAN’s VCO Bounce Back project we are organising webinars for local groups to meet funders to find out more about their funding programmes. Read more
Fancy learning a new skill? Following the overwhelming success of our National Lottery Community Fund sessions we have been able to secure additional funding to bring FOUR more Bite-sized Deaf Communication Skills training sessions to you online for FREE! Read more