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About us

Community Action Network (CAN) was formed in 2019 from the merger of Poole Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) and Bournemouth CVS, these charities had a rich history going back over 50 years, and form the foundations of our work today. Our charity provides professional and practical support to organisations working within the voluntary and community sector in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We want to see these communities healthy, diverse, vibrant and flourishing.

Our mission is to empower the voluntary sector, enable volunteering and involve communities. We believe that together, we CAN make a difference.

We provide professional expertise, practical services and a platform for promoting and sharing volunteering opportunities. We help groups set up, speak up on their behalf to ensure they have a say in the local community, support them to network, and give them the tools and knowledge they need to grow and thrive.

Any charity, voluntary group or community organisation working for the good of the local community can join us – and our members are the heart of everything we do. Find out how to join us as a member here.

Our Together We CAN 2020–2025 plan sets out our strategy up to 2025 and our values underpin all that we do.

How we're run
We’re a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, registered in England & Wales. We are non-profit making and are independent of both national and regional government. A board of volunteer trustees oversee our work. They meet quarterly as a board and are also supported by a finance committee, which oversees the day to day finances of the organisation. Our policies and procedures are available on request.

Find out more about us by clicking on the links below...

Our vision and mission

Our vision and mission

CAN has a five-year mission to empower the voluntary sector, enable volunteering and involve communities. Read more

Published: 1st October, 2020

Updated: 5th October, 2020

Author: Nick Rowe

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Our values

Our values

Our values have been co-produced by our trustees and staff. They underpin our vision and mission and demonstrate the behaviour we expect from ourselves and others. Read more

Published: 13th September, 2020

Updated: 1st October, 2020

Author: Amy Leyland

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Our staff

Our staff

Our team is passionate about the voluntary and community sector. Our vision is for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to be places where strong, healthy, diverse and vibrant communities flourish. Read more

Published: 6th September, 2020

Updated: 19th January, 2021

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Our trustees

Our trustees

We're indebted to the tireless work of our volunteer trustees, without whom we couldn't exist or help the voluntary and community sector of Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch flourish. Read more

Published: 30th August, 2020

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Amy Leyland

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Our commitment to quality

Our commitment to quality

We are on a continuing journey to improve and grow. To support this, we’ve signed up to the NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action) Performance Standards and Quality Award. Read more

Published: 23rd August, 2020

Updated: 1st October, 2020

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What is the voluntary and community sector?

What is the voluntary and community sector?

A wide range of organisations and groups make up the voluntary and community sector (often referred to as the VCS). Find information about the types of organisations that are part of our sector here. Read more

Published: 1st June, 2020

Updated: 7th October, 2020

Author: Karen Hollocks

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Prejudice-free communities

Prejudice-free communities

Our vision is for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to be places where strong, healthy, diverse and vibrant communities flourish. Read more

Published: 29th December, 2019

Updated: 20th October, 2020

Author: Amy Leyland

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Community Heroes in the Spotlight

Community Heroes in the Spotlight

Local charities, big and small make a phenomenal contribution to our area. CAN are here to champion and support them. Read more

Published: 2nd October, 2019

Updated: 21st January, 2021

Author: Amy Leyland

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Tackling climate change

Tackling climate change

We’re doing all we CAN to help the local environment. Find out what more about what we're doing as an organisation and how we can support your group here. Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2019

Updated: 30th November, 2020

Author: Amy Leyland

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Registered office: Boscombe Link, 3-5 Palmerston Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 4HN
+44 (0)1202 466130 | [email protected]

Charity No: 1081381 – Community Action Network is a company limited by guarantee - No: 4024662 © 2020