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.
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.
Uplift Women. Uplift Society.
Inara Project - empowering the women around us with opportunities and life changing moments
Supporting Refugees and Asylum Seekers Together
Two fantastic organisations working together to support refugees locally.
DorPIP (Dorset Parent Infant Partnership)
Helping create a society in which babies can flourish through sensitive, attuned parenting
Bournemouth Samaritans
April is Stress Awareness Month, and for Bournemouth Samaritans it's a topic they are frequently called about