We support organisations working in the local charities and community groups sector.

“CAN are an essential service to this community in BCP area. We would not be able to do such a wonderful job without them in place.”

Read: Setting up a new Group

Organisational support

Feeling the pressure? We’re here to help.

Win on Waste

CAN membership

At the heart of everything we do. Membership is free.

Read: Setting up a new Group

In person training & webinars

Training and webinars take place online and locally. Many are free for CAN members.

Read: Funding and income

Funding & income

Helping you find and access the right funding for your work.

Read: Support for trustees

Support & advice for trustees

Ensuring you are well run, effective and working in the best way possible.

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Safeguarding

Trust, safety and being vigilant in identifying potential risks.

Read: Empowering CAN Dorset

Advertising training or events

Tell us what you’re doing and we’ll tell the sector about it.

Read: Running a group

Charity & Community Groups Involvement Partners

Communication & consultation to influence decision-making.

Read: Community networks

Networks & networking

Share, collaborate and support the great work that’s happening.

Read: Places to meet - back soon (currently unavailable)

Looking after your volunteers

Advice & tolls for recruiting and managing volunteers.

Read: Equipment and resources

Equipment & resources

Use our networks to locate or re-home donations of equipment.

Read: Setting up a new Group

Setting up a new group

We’re here to support you set up your charity or group.