Why I love being a School Governor – Volunteers Week Blog 2025
By Emma Lee, CAN Head of Engagement.
24-Hour Boxing Marathon Raises Record-Breaking £10.5k for Home-Start Wessex
Local recruitment firm raise record-breaking total for Home-Start Wessex
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...
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 organisations...
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...
Making Volunteering Visible: Outreach across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Volunteers' Week is a reminder that volunteering isn't just about individual action; it's about building stronger, more connected communities. We've...
Unsung Heroes: The incredible volunteers at Wessex Cancer Support
Wessex Cancer Support believe that no one should face cancer alone. From the moment someone walks through their doors, whether a patient, a family...
The Heart of Charity: A collective effort beyond the Chief Executive
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...
Trusted Reviewers: Making a difference to lives in the community
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 and...
A Day in the life of a CAN Pathway Coordinator at Royal Bournemouth Hospital
By Andrea Holloway, CAN Pathway Coordinator Every day at Royal Bournemouth Hospital brings a new opportunity to make a difference. As a Pathway...
Shaping the future of health and care in Dorset
By Emma Lee, CAN Head of Engagement In April, all Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) across England were asked to significantly reduce their running...
NHS Reforms and What They May Mean for Dorset’s VCSE Sector
DORSET VCSA – News Update On 13 March 2025, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care announced that NHS England will be gradually...
Inspire the next generation with Work Explore
Could your organisation inspire the next generation? Or do you know someone who could help? Dorset Chamber are calling on Dorset organisations to...
Supporting Mental Health Through Connection – A reflection from the Trusted Reviewer team
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...
Celebrating the Volunteer Heroes of Grounded Community
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 Wins Community Support Gold at Weymouth Business Awards
Home-Start Wessex is delighted to have won a Gold Community Support Award at the Weymouth Business Awards 2025 in recognition of its positive impact...
A bright future for young people at Partnership Plan launch
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 May...
Celebrating the Citizens Advice Witness Support Service
We're shining a spotlight on the incredible work of the Citizens Advice Witness Support Service in Dorset, finalists for the Voluntary Service...

















