Statement from our Vice Chair, Martin Broad
On behalf of Community Action Network, I pass on to you all that our long-standing Chair, Hazel Walker, has decided due to health reasons to step down with immediate effect.
Drop-in space for people experiencing homelessness
Connect someone sleeping rough with St Mungo’s BCP Outreach Team by getting in touch directly on 01202 315962.
A plea to all venues to consider accessibility, from SWAD
If venues could do more, people can plan their visits much more easily.
Get support with funding applications for wellbeing and mental health projects
CAN are is working in partnership with DCF and NHS Dorset to deliver grants of up to £40,000 a year to grassroots charities and voluntary groups...
Do you know about the Alice Ellen Cooper Dean Charitable Foundation?
Find out more about the grants offered to registered charities both local and national to benefit communities in Dorset and West Hampshire.
Conversations about mental health through theatre
CoCreate invite folk with lived experience of poor mental health and/or mental illness to take part in Conversations Through Theatre.
Citizen’s Advice BCP share their highs and lows of 2023
Read the highlights our colleagues at Citizen’s Advice BCP share of their essential work in 2023 and plans for 2024
Advancing the Voluntary and Community Sector Assembly in Dorset
We are all involved in supporting one another in our communities – together we are the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS)
Exclusive Offer from Hope FM for CAN Members!
Interested in finding a new way to spread the news about what you do? Look no further because Hope FM are offering a fabulous deal to you, our members.
Network to Support Women, 16th January
Join us at the Network to Support Woman as we share what we offer, find ways to work together and discuss issues we need support with.
What does NCVO’s Almanac 2023 tell us about the voluntary sector?
Read about the three important areas the NCVO’s Almanac 2023 tell us about the state of the voluntary sector.
CAN Volunteer Fairs 2024
We’re thrilled to announce a series of Volunteer Fairs across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in January 2024.
Come and see us at Boscombe Digital Hub
This year will see us in person in the heart of Boscombe every Tuesday afternoon at the Digital Hub for their Community Connect Tuesdays.
A Christmas message from CAN
A heartfelt thank you to those driven to make Dorset a great place to live.
Mental health apps for young people
Public Health Dorset is pleased to announce the launch of a resource of trusted Mental Health Apps to young people in Dorset
Russell-Cotes Gallery are seeking Voices of Africa
Russell-Cotes Gallery & Museum are a celebrating and sharing the diverse African cultures living in Bournemouth and want to get folks involved
Protect your organisation with cyber security services
The Cyber resilience Centre is a partnership funded by the Home Office an offers free and inexpensive cyber services for local groups and third-sector organisations.
Empowering Carers: CRISP Carers Right Event
CAN connects! Carers Right’s Day is an annual national campaign that brings organisations together to help unpaid carers know their rights. So, we...

















