Promoting the invaluable work of local voluntary and community groups
Local charities, large and small, make a phenomenal contribution to our area – we estimate around £158 million a year to the local economy, and that’s before we think about the families they help and the lives they change for the better. The impact of their work in our communities is clear to see but they can also face challenges. CAN are here to champion and support them.
We’re moved to share their stories and successes and give them a much deserved shout out across our social media and website.
We’d like to champion many groups each month, but can only chose one. We usually work around a theme or special day. If you’d like to be considered please contact Hannah Rees – Hannah.Rees@can100.org who will talk you through the quick and easy process.
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
For International Women's Day, we're sharing five incredible 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 November Community Heroes in the Spotlight?
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
This month we feature two fantastic organisations who are 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
Space Youth Project
Qualified youth workers and dedicated volunteers providing support to LGBT+ young people across Dorset
Holocaust Memorial Day Committee
Organising the local annual commemorative events which honour survivors of the Holocaust
2022 Round Up
As the year comes to a close we catch up with some of our Community Heroes from 2022
The Leonardo Trust
‘Helping people who care for others’ by supporting unpaid carers throughout Dorset
Afro*Disiac Radio
Celebrating the diverse African-Caribbean culture of the local community through underground music
Access to Food Partnership
A local partnership formed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic to ensure everyone has access to nutritious food