Expanding Horizons in the Dorset Council Area

Expanding Horizons in the Dorset Council Area

With even more travelling across Dorset’s ever-evolving landscape, Bekki’s month shows her commitment to collaboration, education, and the betterment of communities across the region. To promote collaborative working and to support the initiatives that cater to the...
Safeguarding – What can you do to help?

Safeguarding – What can you do to help?

As a local infrastructure charity, CAN co-chair the meetings for the Community Engagement Group (CEG) for the Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Safeguarding Adult Board. As part of our work with the CEG we try to help people have a better understanding of...
ACTS FAST & Ara Recovery For All

ACTS FAST & Ara Recovery For All

To celebrate International Men’s Day this week we’re pleased to feature two groups who help men across BCP and Dorset. The first is ACTS FAST which works with parents of children who have experienced child sexual abuse. Fathers can access their Trauma Support and...
Supporting communities to get Ready for Winter.

Supporting communities to get Ready for Winter.

Our Wellbeing Collaborative team had a great time attending the Housing Association’s Charitable Trust (HACT) ‘Getting Ready for Winter’ events across 6 locations in the BCP area in recent weeks. The events had a melting pot of charities, from Age UK BPED to Pramalife...
New Year’s Resolution 2024 – Become a Wellbeing Hero!

New Year’s Resolution 2024 – Become a Wellbeing Hero!

As the New Year approaches, Community Action Network (CAN) is offering an enticing opportunity for people looking to fulfil their 2024 resolution of giving back to their community. CAN is calling upon aspiring Wellbeing Volunteers to join their mission in combating...
Christchurch Parks are waiting for you!

Christchurch Parks are waiting for you!

The Parks Foundation run free nature sessions outdoors throughout the year, suitable for all ages, abilities and interests. They work in 14 parks across the BCP Council area, including Watermans Park (Watermans Park Nov 23 Programme) and Mudeford Woods (Nov 23...
Improving Trans+ Health Care

Improving Trans+ Health Care

Have your say… Space Youth Project is asking trans, non-binary and otherwise gender-diverse people to fill out a survey so they can evidence the needs of the trans+ community and better educate trans+ healthcare systems. The surveys are completely anonymous and...
Calling all Dorset creatives!

Calling all Dorset creatives!

Are you working as a creative in Dorset or supporting those who are? Need support to develop your practice or theirs? Want to meet to share and talk? BEAF Arts Co and TOSH invite creatives to TOSH, The Old School House, Boscombe, on Wednesday 15th November from 6:00pm...
Volunteering Matters update

Volunteering Matters update

The Volunteering Matters update – news, views, and stories to inspire social action! Do you need volunteers? We’re working in partnership with Bournemouth University to help their 1,700 staff get involved in community volunteering – could they help you? We’ll be...