Hello! we’re CAN
– your Community Action Network
We serve & champion Dorset’s voluntary and community sector.
Latest News
CAN celebrates Social Prescribing at Poole Hospital
CAN's Wellbeing Collaborative team proudly co-hosted a successful event at Poole Hospital Dome in celebration of National Social Prescription...
We’ve achieved the NAVCA LIQA accreditation
CAN has been awarded NAVCA’s Local Infrastructure Quality Accreditation (LIQA). NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action)...
Fundraising star reaches finals of National Volunteer Awards
Holt Recruitment has been shortlisted for the Corporate Volunteer category of the Home-Start Volunteer Awards. Home-Start Wessex nominated the...
Training and events
Supporting Disability Network
Supporting Disability Network
Work or volunteer with groups who support people with disabilities?
Video Storytelling for Grant Applications
Video Storytelling for Grant Applications
Stand out with compelling video evidence in your applications.
Community Heroes
The Colour Works Foundation
Support is also available for socially or economically disadvantaged young people.
Carer Support Dorset
Giving registered carers guidance and resources to manage finances.
