Community Action Network
We’re proud to share inspiring and positive stories of how the local community and voluntary sector have risen to the challenge of the coronavirus pandemic and worked tirelessly to help their local community. Watch this space we’re adding more all the time!
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
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
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
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
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
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