Volunteers' Week is a reminder that volunteering isn't just about individual action; it's about building stronger, more connected communities....

Wessex Cancer Support believe that no one should face cancer alone. From the moment someone walks through their doors, whether a patient, a...

By Karen Loftus, CAN Chief Executive Officer As I celebrate 6 years at CAN, I’ve reflected on my role and the wider role of a charity chief...

By Andy Robertson, CAN Trusted Reviewer As Trusted Reviewers comes to the end of its first year this June, we are reflecting on all the activity...

By Andrea Holloway, CAN Pathway Coordinator Every day at Royal Bournemouth Hospital brings a new opportunity to make a difference. As a Pathway...

By Emma Lee, CAN Head of Engagement  In April, all Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) across England were asked to significantly reduce their running...

Could your organisation inspire the next generation? Or do you know someone who could help? Dorset Chamber are calling on Dorset organisations to...

In Mental Health Awareness Week, the Trusted Reviewer team at CAN has taken time to reflect on our project's positive impact on the mental health...

Today, we proudly release a short film honouring the incredible volunteers at Grounded Community, a Boscombe-based charity and winners of the...

Home-Start Wessex is delighted to have won a Gold Community Support Award at the Weymouth Business Awards 2025 in recognition of its positive...

A significant step forward was taken with the launch of the Children and Young People’s Partnership Plan for 2025 - 2030. The event, held on 7th...

We're shining a spotlight on the incredible work of the Citizens Advice Witness Support Service in Dorset, finalists for the Voluntary Service...

We're incredibly proud of the dedicated volunteers who pour their hearts and souls into making a real difference in the lives of older members of...

One-off Wellbeing Grants significantly reduce hospital stays by having CAN Pathway Coordinators address barriers to discharge and enable patients...

Today, we're highlighting the extraordinary contributions of the Building the Future Award nominee Sarah Holdway. Her story is a powerful...

Imagine being stuck in the hospital even though you're well enough to go home. Some patients find themselves in this frustrating position, but...

Imagine feeling lost and like you have nowhere to turn. That's how Dan felt after facing some tough times, including overcoming a gambling...