How are we delivering our mission?

Here we report on our work and impact in delivering our mission to EMPOWER the voluntary sector, ENABLE volunteering and CONNECT communities.

We EMPOWER the voluntary sector to thrive and survive by:
• improving quality and governance of VCS organisations
• supporting growth and sustainability of VCS organisations
• sustaining and developing CAN as a strong umbrella infrastructure charity

We ENABLE volunteering, helping everyone to play an active role by:
• championing the role of volunteering
• enabling people to volunteer
• supporting organisations to promote, recruit, train, induct and provide ongoing support to volunteers

We CONNECT communities - everyone’s voice is valued and heard by:
• promoting & championing the sector – increase the visibility of CAN
• being the point of contact, reference and information for the sector locally. Identifying need and effectively communicating, developing and influencing policy
• enabling effective involvement and codesign of services, through meaningful community connection

Impact reports 2022 / 2023

Quarter one - April, May and June
Quarter two - July, August and September

Quarter three - October, November and December

Quarter four - January, February and March

Impact reports 2021 / 2022
Quarter one – April, May and June
Quarter two – July, August and September
Quarter three - October, November and December
Quarter four - January, February and March

Annual report 2022/2023

Annual report 2021/2022

Annual report 2020/2021

State of the Sector survey 2021/2022 
State of the Sector survey 2020/2021 – and our response

Empowering the voluntary sector to survive and thrive – report on our work 2021/2022 coming soon
Empowering the voluntary sector to survive and thrive – report on our work 2020/2021

Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements 2021/2022