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  1. Connecting communities

We connect communities

At CAN, we recognise that the local voluntary and community sector makes an amazing difference, and we believe it deserves a bigger voice. We want to create the conditions where everyone’s voice is valued and heard; by facilitating great local networking and communication across the system.

We connect communities by:

  • Actively championing, celebrating, and promoting the work of our sector and CAN to support, enable and encourage joined up working not only within the VCS but with our public sector colleagues.
  • Being truly representative of the VCS in Dorset and being the point of contact, reference, and information for the sector. Identifying need and effectively communicating, developing, and influencing policy.
  • Enabling effective involvement and codesign of services, through meaningful community connection We do this through our VCS Involvement Partners, Leaders exCHANGE and Networks to name a few.

Click on the links below to find out more about how we are achieving this or get in touch with our Partnerships Manager, Emma Lee, [email protected]

Community Heroes in the Spotlight

Community Heroes in the Spotlight

Local charities, big and small make a phenomenal contribution to our area. CAN are here to champion and support them. Read more

Published: 5th January, 2022

Updated: 4th March, 2022

Author: Amy Leyland

CAN membership

CAN membership

CAN exists to help voluntary organisations flourish. To support the sector, we offer free membership to any charity, community group or voluntary organisation working in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole. Read more

Published: 6th October, 2020

Author: Karen Hollocks

VCS Leaders Exchange

VCS Leaders Exchange

We facilitate an opportunity for leaders across the voluntary and community sector in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to get together. Read more

Published: 5th October, 2020

Updated: 30th May, 2022

Author: Karen Hollocks

Networks

Networks

We want to ensure you have an opportunity to engage with other organisations to discuss collaborations, funding opportunities, sharing good practice, peer support, and how you can address community need together. Read more

Published: 1st October, 2019

Updated: 26th May, 2022

Author: Karen Hollocks

ICS VCS Assembly

ICS VCS Assembly

NHS organisations, councils, public services and voluntary and community partners are working together as an integrated health and care system. Read more

Published: 31st July, 2019

Updated: 31st May, 2022

Author: Rachel Pascoe

VCS Involvement Partners

VCS Involvement Partners

Creating conditions for community led empowerment through strategic forums Read more

Published: 1st July, 2019

Updated: 26th May, 2022

Author: Rachel Pascoe

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