Local charities, big and small make a phenomenal contribution to our area – we estimate around £158 million a year to the local economy, and that’s before we think about the families they help and the lives they change for the better. The impact of their work in our communities is clear to see but they can also face challenges. CAN are here to champion and support them.
We’re moved to share their stories and successes and give them a much deserved shout out across our social media and website.
CAN has named The Chatterboxes its Community Hero in the Spotlight in the run up to Anti-Bullying Week (15 – 19 November). Read more
Our Community Hero in the Spotlight for October is Untapped Art Therapy – a local social enterprise originally established in 1995. Read more
Our Community Hero in the Spotlight for September is a charity that aims to unite people from diverse cultures and work effectively together. Read more
This month, Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs has been chosen by CAN as our Community Hero in the Spotlight which also coincides with International Dog Day on the 26th August. Read more
Our Community Hero in the Spotlight for July is The Space Youth project. Read more
Community Action Network (CAN) is celebrating Volunteers’ Week between 1st and 7th June for its Community Heroes in the Spotlight initiative. Read more
The title of Community Hero in the Spotlight for May has been won by “Home-Start South East Dorset”. This is a Dorset charity founded in 1995 and it is all about helping parents create a happy and healthy environment for their children and themselves. Read more
Our Community Hero in the Spotlight for March is The Shine Project – a local charity that commits to see every young girl aged 11-14 develop and maintain good physical and mental health. Read more
Your Planet Doctors, set up in January 2020, is a group of like-minded individuals who care about our planet and everyone’s mental health. Read more
Truth Be Told is a Poole charity has enriched the lives of older people and children during the COVID-19 pandemic with interactive storytelling sessions, delivered online and (when restrictions have allowed it) outdoors. Read more