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 INVOLVE 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 INVOLVE 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 2021 / 2022
Quarter one – April, May and June
Quarter two – July, August and September
Quarter three - October, November and December

Other reports on our work and impact
State of the Sector survey – our response
Empowering the voluntary sector to survive and thrive – report on our work 
Our latest annual report – 2020/2021