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
Charities and community groups play a huge role in improving people’s lives and are well-placed to work with communities to empower positive change.
Our networks encourage collaboration and help gather insight about your successes and the challenges you face, helping us to drive change across the sector.
Bringing the sector together, networks are regular opportunities for you to meet others and hear about the great work that happens across the county.
At our networks you’ll be able to:
- share insight and intelligence
- share the work you’re doing
- find potential collaborations
- discover funding opportunities
- discuss good practice
- offer and receive peer support
- help to influence and drive effective joined-up working
- come together to empower community-led change!
Our networks are thematically and geographically focused and have evolved from conversations with our members about their needs.
We’re currently offering networks based on:
- Boscombe Network – exactly what it says on the tin! For community and voluntary groups working across Boscombe.
- Bournemouth Network
- Christchurch Network
- Community Spaces Network – for folk working and volunteering in any space the community can use. Museums, community centres, libraries, gardens etc. Run in conjunction with BCP Council, we meet in person every quarter.
- Network for Supporting Disability – for organisations supporting people with additional needs.
- Early Years Network – for groups supporting families with children from conception to five years old.
- Going Green Together – share ideas and thinking on the climate crisis, encourage carbon footprint reduction and mitigate the impact of the climate crisis on communities.
- Groups Supporting Men – for organisations that offer bespoke support for men.
- Groups Supporting Older People – not-for-profit groups that support older people’s health and wellbeing.
- Groups Supporting Women – for voluntary and community groups who offer women-only support and spaces.
- Leader’s Network – for leaders of small charities and not-for-profit organisations to come together.
- LGBT+ Network – to support organisations that work with members of the LGBT+ community and any not-for-profits that ally with and for LGBT+ folk.
- Poole Network – bringing together community and voluntary groups supporting communities in Poole.
We welcome anyone involved with a voluntary organisation, community group or charity. Whether you’re a volunteer, paid worker, senior leader or trustee you can join. Public sector colleagues are welcome to attend to learn about the local VCSE and how we could work together.
All groups from across Dorset are welcome. We are always interested to hear from you about any new networks so please get in touch.
If you would like more information contact Hannah Rees, Engagement Lead hannah.rees@can100.org