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.

Wired Therapy

Wired Therapy

Wired Therapy support the mental health and wellbeing of young people across Dorset through a creative, youth centred approach.

ASCape

ASCape

Making a difference to neurodivergent children and young people by providing a range of accessible social activities led by the children’s own needs and interests. 

Sex With A Difference

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.

Hope For Food

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

The Story Works

Community Action Network select The Story Works as their Community Heroes in the Spotlight for September.

The Chatterboxes

The Chatterboxes

Our theme for Community Heroes in the Spotlight this month is International Youth Day, 12th August. Our winners are The Chatterboxes.

SEDCAT

SEDCAT

Providing affordable, accessible and safe transport services to those with mobility issues