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  2. Community Heroes in the Spotlight

Community Heroes in the Spotlight

Promoting the invaluable work of local voluntary and community groups

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.

We’d like to champion many groups each month, but can only chose one. We usually work around a theme or special day. If you’d like to be considered please contact Louise Harfield - [email protected] who will talk you through the quick and easy process.

MYTIME Young Carers

MYTIME Young Carers

Our Community Hero in the Spotlight for May is MYTIME Young Carers – a local charity with the mission to level the playing field for young carers by providing them with the support, friendship, and opportunities that every child deserves. Read more

Published: 12th May, 2022

Author: Rachel Pascoe

Win on waste

Win on waste

Our Community Hero in the Spotlight for April is Win on Waste – a local charity which is based around a series of monthly sessions at which they collect hard-to-recycle waste such as crisp packets, Pringles tubes and other mixed-material waste. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2022

Author: Rachel Pascoe

BCHA - Bournemouth Women's Refuge

BCHA - Bournemouth Women's Refuge

Our Community Hero in the Spotlight for March is BCHA’s Bournemouth Women’s Refuge to celebrate International Women’s Day and highlight all the great work they do for the women of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Read more

Published: 1st March, 2022

Updated: 5th April, 2022

Author: Rachel Pascoe

STARS - Sexual Trauma and Recovery Service

STARS - Sexual Trauma and Recovery Service

Our Community Hero in the Spotlight for February is Sexual Trauma and Recovery Service (STARS) to mark the importance of raising awareness of sexual violence as it is, for many, a difficult subject to talk or even think about. Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Updated: 1st March, 2022

Author: Rachel Pascoe

Parks in Mind

Parks in Mind

Our Community Hero in the Spotlight for January is Parks in Mind – an ecotherapy programme meant to help the local green spaces and improve the mental health and wellbeing of those taking part. Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2022

Author: Amy Leyland

Helping Young Minds

Helping Young Minds

Our Community Hero in the Spotlight for December is Helping Young Minds. A fantastic local charity that equips young people to face life challenges. Read more

Published: 17th December, 2021

Updated: 1st March, 2022

Author: Amy Leyland

The Chatterboxes

The Chatterboxes

CAN has named The Chatterboxes its Community Hero in the Spotlight in the run up to Anti-Bullying Week (15 – 19 November). Read more

Published: 3rd November, 2021

Author: Courtney Moody

Untapped

Untapped

Our Community Hero in the Spotlight for October is Untapped Art Therapy – a local social enterprise originally established in 1995. Read more

Published: 7th October, 2021

Author: Courtney Moody

Unity in Vision

Unity in Vision

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

Published: 16th September, 2021

Updated: 16th May, 2022

Author: Courtney Moody

Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs

Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs

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

Published: 4th August, 2021

Author: Courtney Moody

Space Youth Project

Space Youth Project

Our Community Hero in the Spotlight for July is The Space Youth project. Read more

Published: 7th July, 2021

Author: Courtney Moody

Volunteers Week 2021

Volunteers Week 2021

Community Action Network (CAN) is celebrating Volunteers’ Week between 1st and 7th June for its Community Heroes in the Spotlight initiative. Read more

Published: 1st June, 2021

Author: Courtney Moody

Home-Start South East Dorset

Home-Start South East Dorset

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

Published: 27th April, 2021

Updated: 11th May, 2021

Author: Courtney Moody

The Shine Project

The Shine Project

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

Published: 1st April, 2021

Updated: 16th May, 2022

Author: Courtney Moody

Your Planet Doctors

Your Planet Doctors

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

Published: 1st March, 2021

Updated: 16th May, 2022

Author: Courtney Moody

Truth Be Told

Truth Be Told

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

Published: 21st January, 2021

Updated: 16th May, 2022

Author: Amy Leyland

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