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 Community Heroes.
If you know a group that should be in the spotlight, contact Hannah.Rees@can100.org who will talk you through the quick and easy process.
Carer Support Dorset
Giving registered carers guidance and resources to manage finances.
Safeguarding adults – It’s everybody’s business
The Safeguarding Adults Board protects those who are vulnerable and are unable to protect themselves
REAV – Refugees Empowerment Amplified Voices
A vibrant and committed group of refugees and people seeking asylum.
Staffie and Stray Rescue
Staffie and Stray Rescue are a family-run dog rescue based in Bournemouth.
The Talk About Trust
Supporting young people to make safer choices with alcohol, vaping and cannabis.
Carer Support Dorset
Let's celebrate and support the amazing carers in our communities!
Immanuel Church, Southbourne
Weekly events for people with Dementia and their carers.
Access to Food Partnership
A mission to enable people to have easy access to healthy food, at all times.
International Women’s Day Community Heroes
Five incredible women's groups...
Wired Therapy
Wired Therapy support the mental health and wellbeing of young people across Dorset through a creative, youth centred approach.
Sex With A Difference
SWAD enable disabled people, their partners, and carers, to access services relating to intimacy and sexuality, which includes sexual and reproductive healthcare.
Seven Community Heroes?
To celebrate International Men’s Day on 19th November we’re highlighting the support local organisations offer to men.
Hope For Food
It’s World Food Day on 16th October and Community Action Network have voted for Hope For Food to be our Community Heroes in the Spotlight.
The Story Works
Community Action Network select The Story Works as their Community Heroes in the Spotlight for September.
The Chatterboxes
Our theme for Community Heroes in the Spotlight this month is International Youth Day, 12th August. Our winners are The Chatterboxes.