Refugee Support Europe are hoping to open a new dignity centre in Bournemouth Town Centre which will act as a community hub for those living in temporary accommodation and awaiting their asylum decisions. With an open-door policy and a welcoming space, people can...
Supporting people to recover and stay well In 2024, we collaborated with five local voluntary and community groups. Together, we aimed to understand the challenges people face attending NHS appointments and explore solutions. Missed NHS appointments can have serious...
Dorset’s NHS organisations, councils, public services and VCS partners are working together to use new innovations to support patients and communities across Dorset. One of 4 newly designated Health Foundation Innovation Hubs in the UK, the innovation hub hosted by...
Supporting you towards Net Zero Climate change affects us all, but through climate action we can work towards a healthier and more sustainable future for everyone. Whether you work in health and wellbeing, with young or older people, supporting local communities or...
We currently have four senior leaders from the charities and community groups who have been elected as Involvement Partners by our full members. They aim to bring a loud voice to charities and community groups by introducing Involvement Partners to represent the...
What is the Dorset VCS Assembly? It is a service, a network and a mechanism for everyone in Dorset’s Voluntary and Community Sector (i.e. everyone) to be able participate in debate, discussion and action about issues that matter in Dorset. It is supported by an...
The true value of networking doesn’t come from how many people we can meet, but rather how many people we can introduce to others – @simonsinek The voluntary and community sector plays a huge role locally in improving people’s lives and are well placed to...
Local charities, large and small, make a phenomenal contribution to our area – we estimate that they contribute £158 million a year to the local economy. The impact of their work is clear but they also face challenges. CAN are here to champion them – our...
Dorset wide Voluntary and Community Sector Assembly – Dorset VCSA This new model of working, through an integrated care system, is intended to balance central services with more community-connected services; linking better with Social Care in the Local...
