Community Action Network
International Care Network (ICN) is offering free advice and support to voluntary and community groups in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole about how to work with refugees, especially from Ukraine. Read more
Bounce Back was funded by BCP Council to give advice and support on income generation to the sector to help them recover from Covid-19. Read more here. Read more
Small Charity Week celebrates and raises awareness of the essential work of the UK’s small charity sector who make an invaluable contribution to the lives of millions of people, communities and causes across the UK and the rest of the world. Read more
Are you currently looking for volunteers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole? Are your roles registered with our volunteering hub, through our online platform Team Kinetic? Read more
We’ve enjoyed another successful year, sustaining our core work and developing exciting new projects without any mission drift. Our hard working and committed team have grown again this year and are undertaking a huge range of work to very high standards. Read more
NHS Dorset looking for people with lived experience of Dorset’s geography, demography and diversity to join the Our Dorset Public Engagement Group (PEG). Read more
Inspired to volunteer by the King’s Big Help Out but not sure where to start? Residents in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have the chance to find out more about how to get involved in helping their community at a series of volunteer fairs taking place in June. Organised by Community Action Network (CAN), over 50 organisations will be available across three events. Read more
BCP Council have announced they are making significant cuts to our funding. Details on their website. Read more
We support active and former fishermen, sea going staff working in the aquaculture industry, along with migrant fishermen working on UK fishing vessels. We provide a 24-hour emergency response to any fishing vessel working in UK waters, assisting with injury. illness or loss at sea. Read more
A free NHS mental health support service has launched a new-look website which makes accessing help simpler than ever. Steps2Wellbeing provides talking therapies, online courses and guided self-help for Dorset residents who are feeling down, stressed or worried. It also helps people who are having problems at work or living with a long-term health condition to improve their mental wellbeing. Read more
An annual survey that informs strategic decisions made by the Dorset Integrated Care Partnership, local Councils and NHS Dorset, AND provides vital evidence of need and development. Read more
Local families charity Home-Start Wessex is appealing for urgent help to support young, homeless mothers who are dealing with mental health issues, depression, and the impact of domestic violence. Read more
Dorset's integrated care partnership (ICP) strategy is now live. This new strategy sets out how the NHS, councils, voluntary and community sector and other partners within the ICP will work together to make the best possible improvements in the health and wellbeing of local people. Read more
Community Action Network has the privilege of working to empower the voluntary sector, enable volunteering and connecting communities. Here are four films highlighting the range, scale and impact of the Voluntary and Community sector who received their premiere at the county’s first VCS EXPO 2023 in April. Read more
We are delighted to announce the appointment of the new Governance Board for Dorset’s Voluntary and Community Sector Assembly. Read more
Stormbreak are hosting two further training and implementation events across Dorset for professionals who support children and young people. Read more
Dorset Council is thinking about the housing older people need and what new housing needs to be built to ensure they remain independent. Read more
As part of our aim to provide funding support to our members, we have teamed up with funding website easyfundraising. Read more
We’re delighted that Space Youth Project are our Community Heroes in the Spotlight for February. Read more
Home-Start Wessex is standing alongside local families through the cost-of-living crisis, with a new appeal launched this month. Read more
We recently joined NCVO’s call to action for continuing energy bill support, with a focus on local voluntary organisations struggling with the cost of living crisis. Read more
We’re delighted to introduce you to our new Community Heroes for this month, Holocaust Memorial Day Committee , who run an annual event to remember those lost in the Holocaust and following genocides. Read more
Our new VCS Involvement Partners sit on statutory boards and ensure the voice of the voluntary and community sector is heard…your voice! Read more
Together with one of our members, International Care Network (ICN), we’ve been successful in attracting nearly £10,000 to support voluntary and community groups across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to work with Ukrainian refugees. Read more