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In the News

Meet Anne and Lorien – Inclusive Volunteering finalists 2025

Meet Anne and Lorien – Inclusive Volunteering finalists 2025

CAN is delighted to recognise the outstanding contributions of two remarkable individuals from our community, Anne and Lorien, finalists for the...

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9 April 2025

CAN celebrates Social Prescribing at Poole Hospital

CAN celebrates Social Prescribing at Poole Hospital

CAN's Wellbeing Collaborative team proudly co-hosted a successful event at Poole Hospital Dome in celebration of National Social Prescription...

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1 April 2025

We’ve achieved the NAVCA LIQA accreditation

We’ve achieved the NAVCA LIQA accreditation

CAN has been awarded NAVCA’s Local Infrastructure Quality Accreditation (LIQA). NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action)...

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19 March 2025

Fundraising star reaches finals of National Volunteer Awards

Fundraising star reaches finals of National Volunteer Awards

Holt Recruitment has been shortlisted for the Corporate Volunteer category of the Home-Start Volunteer Awards. Home-Start Wessex nominated the...

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18 March 2025

Community Action Network win national award

Community Action Network win national award

 Transforming how Dorset residents access support.

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5 March 2025

William met with Charlie Nunn, the chief executive of Lloyds Banking Group and Pim Gregory, the director of Homewards ( Image: PA)
Lloyds partners with Royal Foundation to tackle homelessness

Lloyds partners with Royal Foundation to tackle homelessness

Lloyds Banking Group, the UK’s biggest commercial supporter to the social housing sector, is partnering with Homewards, the programme spearheaded...

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4 March 2025

Home-Start volunteer with baby
Home-Start Wessex win Community Support Award

Home-Start Wessex win Community Support Award

Home-Start Wessex received a Community Support Award at the Bournemouth Business Awards 2025 in recognition of its positive impact on the local...

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19 February 2025

Trusted Reviewers tasters sessions

Trusted Reviewers tasters sessions

Small, mindful changes toward a healthier life.

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11 February 2025

My experience as a Trusted Reviewer and PhD student

My experience as a Trusted Reviewer and PhD student

Supporting people to connect with the wider community.

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11 February 2025

Home-Start Wessex raise £10,000 for homeless families

Home-Start Wessex raise £10,000 for homeless families

The Big Give is the UK’s biggest match-funded campaign.

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4 February 2025

Access Wellbeing drop-in spaces

Access Wellbeing drop-in spaces

Access Wellbeing drop-in services across Dorset.

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28 January 2025

Reflecting on Dorset Integrated Care Partnership

Reflecting on Dorset Integrated Care Partnership

Showcasing the strength of working together.

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24 January 2025

Dorset State of the Sector Report: Challenges & opportunities in 2025

Dorset State of the Sector Report: Challenges & opportunities in 2025

From Karen Loftus – CAN Chief Executive

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20 January 2025

Space Youth Project

Space Youth Project

Helping LGBT+ young people live well.

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7 January 2025

A family’s journey of hope with charities support 

A family’s journey of hope with charities support 

Support services available through charities and community groups.

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1 January 2025

Help shape health and social care research 

Help shape health and social care research 

Working together to make every voice heard and every community matter.

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18 December 2024

Winter Preparedness for charities & community groups

Winter Preparedness for charities & community groups

Charities and community groups must be prepared for unpredictable weather.

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17 December 2024

Action with Heart – an end of year message

Action with Heart – an end of year message

The public sector and voluntary sector coming together.

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10 December 2024

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