Charities & Community Groups Support

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.

Read: Setting up a new Group

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.