A new project to develop volunteers and provide business training is launching in Bournemouth. 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
A Bournemouth charity that trains dogs to help young people has been named this month’s Community Hero in the Spotlight, ahead of International Dog Day (Thursday 26 August). Read more
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
Local charity Community Action Network are recruiting volunteers locally instead of the Royal Voluntary Service. Read more
Community Action Network celebrates the contribution of thousands of local volunteers during the pandemic to mark Volunteers’ Week 2021 (1-7 June). Read more
Giving young people an opportunity to support their community – from Karen Loftus, Chief Executive at Community Action Network (CAN) Read more
Community Action Network announce a Virtual Volunteer Fair during Volunteers’ Week 1st - 7th June 2021 Read more
Local charity provides vital support to over 230 families and 467 young children during the pandemic. Read more
Rotary Club of Poole are collecting their empty tablet strip packs and taking them to Superdrug. Read more
A Bournemouth charity has helped teenage girls to look after their health during the pandemic by running eight-week physical and mental wellbeing online courses specifically designed to encourage students to build their self-esteem, confidence and a happy life. Read more
CAN’s Community Hero in the Spotlight this month is Your Planet Doctors – helping the planet and supporting people improve their mental health. Read more
Are you a local LGBT+ charity/organisation or an organisation who supports the LGBT+ community within its catchment who needs help or support with funding? 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
BCP Council and our Children and Young People’s partners are launching a draft three-year plan aiming to make a difference to the lives of children and young people living in, learning in or visiting the BCP area. Read more
We have partnered with Getset Dorset again and will be offering another Digital Marketing and Social Media Clinic to communication and marketing managers to talk through the free marketing training and support on offer through the Dorset Growth Program. Read more
CAN are proudly supporting the work of the LGB&T Dorset Equality Network, a CAN member, on maximizing LGBTQ+ participation on the Census 2021. Working closely with the community and census, locally and nationally. Read more
A huge community support effort is underway to help the most vulnerable families and households who have been negatively impacted by the pandemic this year. Read more
On International Volunteers Day, Karen Loftus, chief executive of Community Action Network, looks at how partnership working has proved essential in responding to the pandemic. Read more
Citizens Advice BCP is keen to reach more people, particularly those who may be unaware that they need to apply to the scheme. There are many local residents who have lived in the UK for more than 30 years, but still need to apply to the scheme. You Read more
The Colour Works Foundation are passionate about enhancing young people’s life experiences and are looking for other organisations interested in doing the same. Read more
As part of the Council’s commitment to support people to live safe and independent lives and help prevent homelessness, the Let’s Talk Money guidance service has been set up providing a dedicated phone line, email address and website information for local people to access support with managing their money worries. Read more