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In the News

Celebrating Geal: A Heart of Gold and the spirit of Safe and Sound Dorset

Celebrating Geal: A Heart of Gold and the spirit of Safe and Sound Dorset

By Bethan Hopkins, CAN Comms Lead

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24 June 2025

We celebrate one year of the Ethnically Diverse Communities Project

We celebrate one year of the Ethnically Diverse Communities Project

By Mayu Rouco-Santos, EDC Project Manager

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24 June 2025

Hidden hunger amongst older adults: A co-produced short film

Hidden hunger amongst older adults: A co-produced short film

By Michael French, Community Food Co-ordinator, Public Health and Communities Directorate Isolation and loneliness are big issues facing older...

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24 June 2025

94% of our members would recommend us – Karen Loftus, CAN Chief Exec, tells us more

94% of our members would recommend us – Karen Loftus, CAN Chief Exec, tells us more

by Karen Loftus, CAN Chief Executive When I say our members are at the heart of everything we do, what does that mean? It means we are from and...

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20 June 2025

Inspiration and impact at the Access Wellbeing Network

Inspiration and impact at the Access Wellbeing Network

By Emma Lee, CAN Head of Engagement CAN had the privilege of hosting our 4th Access Wellbeing Network last week, and I am so grateful for the...

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19 June 2025

Celebrating The Treehouse Gardening Group – Going Green Award Finalists!

Celebrating The Treehouse Gardening Group – Going Green Award Finalists!

We are thrilled to release a short film showcasing the incredible work of The Treehouse Gardening Group from Diverse Abilities. This dedicated...

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17 June 2025

An opportunity to add your voice

An opportunity to add your voice

Our colleagues at Bournemouth Foodbank and Foodbanks from across the country call upon the Government to implement an Essentials Guarantee to...

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17 June 2025

Guest blog: Carers Week 2025 – Lived experience as a strength in Adult Social Care

Guest blog: Carers Week 2025 – Lived experience as a strength in Adult Social Care

By Eliza Atyeo, Senior Commissioning Officer - Prevention and Wellbeing, and Dallis Gale, Commissioning Officer – Carers, BCP Council Carers...

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14 June 2025

Going Green and Making a Difference: Discover Win on Waste’s Story!

Going Green and Making a Difference: Discover Win on Waste’s Story!

We are incredibly excited to share a short film celebrating the amazing work of Win on Waste, the winners of the Going Green award at this year's...

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10 June 2025

Unlock the future of your Dorset charity: CAN 2024/25 Annual Report 

Unlock the future of your Dorset charity: CAN 2024/25 Annual Report 

Our 2024/25 Annual Report is a must-read for every organisation like yours across Dorset county.

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10 June 2025

Fundamentals of Innovation Adoption Training with NHS Dorset

Fundamentals of Innovation Adoption Training with NHS Dorset

Would you like to build your knowledge and develop skills to support the successful implementation of innovative improvement solutions? Join the...

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10 June 2025

Home-Start Wessex opens new support group for families in Dorchester

Home-Start Wessex opens new support group for families in Dorchester

Local families charity Home-Start Wessex has opened a new free family haven group in Dorchester. The group runs on Monday mornings at the...

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10 June 2025

Celebrating a year of impact: Trusted Reviewers 

Celebrating a year of impact: Trusted Reviewers 

By Sam Bingham, CAN Development Manager.

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9 June 2025

Why I love being a School Governor – Volunteers Week Blog 2025

Why I love being a School Governor – Volunteers Week Blog 2025

By Emma Lee, CAN Head of Engagement.

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4 June 2025

24-Hour Boxing Marathon Raises Record-Breaking £10.5k for Home-Start Wessex

24-Hour Boxing Marathon Raises Record-Breaking £10.5k for Home-Start Wessex

Local recruitment firm raise record-breaking total for Home-Start Wessex

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3 June 2025

Hub on the Heath: Finalists for the Doing Good is Good for Business award 2025

Hub on the Heath: Finalists for the Doing Good is Good for Business award 2025

Hub on the Heath were recognised due to their unwavering dedication and the profound impact they have on the lives of countless individuals in...

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27 May 2025

Supporting charities and community groups to create welcoming volunteer spaces

Supporting charities and community groups to create welcoming volunteer spaces

Volunteers' Week shines a spotlight on the incredible individuals who give their time and is a perfect moment to acknowledge the vital...

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23 May 2025

Making a Match: The secret to meaningful volunteering journeys

Making a Match: The secret to meaningful volunteering journeys

Volunteers Week celebrates the incredible impact volunteers have on our communities. But for many, the journey to becoming a volunteer can feel...

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23 May 2025

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