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Children and Young People’s Partnership Draft Plan – Have Your Say

Children and Young People’s Partnership Draft Plan – Have Your Say

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

Published: 13th January, 2021

Author: Courtney Moody

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Digital Marketing Clinic

Digital Marketing Clinic

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 Progr Read more

Published: 6th January, 2021

Author: Courtney Moody

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Together We Can Winter Support Scheme

Together We Can Winter Support Scheme

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

Published: 17th December, 2020

Updated: 22nd December, 2020

Author: Courtney Moody

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THE POWER OF LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS

THE POWER OF LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS

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

Published: 7th December, 2020

Author: Amy Leyland

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Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole - EU Settlement Scheme

Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole - EU Settlement Scheme

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

Published: 26th November, 2020

Updated: 5th January, 2021

Author: Amy Leyland

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The Colour Works Foundation - Building Self-Belief

The Colour Works Foundation - Building Self-Belief

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

Published: 10th November, 2020

Author: Theresia Ullrich

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Let's Talk Money service launches to support local residents with money worries

Let's Talk Money service launches to support local residents with money worries

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

Published: 22nd October, 2020

Updated: 26th October, 2020

Author: Amy Leyland

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FIRST EVER TOUR DE TRANS IS A TRIUMPH

FIRST EVER TOUR DE TRANS IS A TRIUMPH

Over £1,400 has been raised for Community Action Network member Chrysalis as part of the first ever Tour De Trans, an epic challenge completed by Paeton and their 17-year-old son Callum... Read more

Published: 10th September, 2020

Author: Karen Hollocks

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HOW HAS THE PANDEMIC AFFECTED THE LOCAL VOLUNTARY SECTOR?

HOW HAS THE PANDEMIC AFFECTED THE LOCAL VOLUNTARY SECTOR?

The Community Action Network team checked in with 135 local voluntary and community groups by phone to find out how they have been coping during the coronavirus crisis... Read more

Published: 1st September, 2020

Updated: 11th September, 2020

Author: Karen Hollocks

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CHRISTCHURCH CHARITY TAKES THE INITIATIVE TO TACKLE SOCIAL ISOLATION

CHRISTCHURCH CHARITY TAKES THE INITIATIVE TO TACKLE SOCIAL ISOLATION

A small charity is making a big difference to the lives of residents in Christchurch. Community Action Network member Christchurch Community Partnership (CCP) has a vision to alleviate social isolation for all adults across Christchurch... Read more

Published: 21st August, 2020

Updated: 7th October, 2020

Author: Karen Hollocks

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LOCAL CHARITY SHOPS BEGIN TO REOPEN

LOCAL CHARITY SHOPS BEGIN TO REOPEN

Charity shops across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are now beginning to reopen their doors, and there’s never been a better time to support them. Read more

Published: 10th July, 2020

Updated: 28th July, 2020

Author: Amy Leyland

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Community Action Network highlights the local support available to carers during carers week 2020

Community Action Network highlights the local support available to carers during carers week 2020

Carers make an incredible difference to the lives of those they support, and Community Action Network (CAN) is joining with organisations around the country to say ‘thank you’ to these unsung heroes, and the organisations that support them, during National Carers Week (8-14 June). Read more

Published: 11th June, 2020

Updated: 7th October, 2020

Author: Amy Leyland

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Community Action Network celebrates local volunteers

Community Action Network celebrates local volunteers

Charities and voluntary organisations in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been working in new and innovative ways to continue their support for the local community in recent months, and CAN is celebrating their incredible efforts during National Volunteers Week (1-7 June). Read more

Published: 5th June, 2020

Updated: 4th August, 2020

Author: Amy Leyland

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CAN YOUNG VOLUNTEERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE DURING PANDEMIC

CAN YOUNG VOLUNTEERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE DURING PANDEMIC

Local teenagers who would have been sitting vital exams this summer have instead channelled their energy into volunteering to help vulnerable people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

Published: 12th May, 2020

Updated: 28th July, 2020

Author: Nick Rowe

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SEDCAT (SOUTH EAST DORSET ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT)

SEDCAT (SOUTH EAST DORSET ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT)

SEDCAT is a local charity dedicated to helping hundreds of people to remain active and out and about. During the COVID-19 crisis, this is not possible, but that wasn’t going to stop them helping the community. Read more

Published: 6th May, 2020

Updated: 28th July, 2020

Author: Nick Rowe

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PRAMALIFE LAUNCHES FRIENDSHIP PHONE LINE TO PROVIDE COMPANIONSHIP DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

PRAMALIFE LAUNCHES FRIENDSHIP PHONE LINE TO PROVIDE COMPANIONSHIP DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

A friendship line has been launched across Dorset for those feeling lonely or who just want to talk to someone during the Government imposed self-isolation to slow the spread of coronavirus. Read more

Published: 16th April, 2020

Updated: 7th October, 2020

Author: Nick Rowe

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MORE THAN 2,700 VOLUNTEER TO HELP VULNERABLE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

MORE THAN 2,700 VOLUNTEER TO HELP VULNERABLE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

More than 2,700 people have volunteered to help deliver vital food and medicine to vulnerable people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole after an urgent appeal for help. Read more

Published: 14th April, 2020

Updated: 28th July, 2020

Author: Nick Rowe

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