Community Action Network (CAN)
@can100.bsky.social
The largest infrastructure charity in #Dorset. We help charities & community groups grow stronger.
https://can100.org/
Charity No. 1081381.
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Charity No. 1081381.
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Our State of the Sector report is out! 📈 Discover key trends, challenges, and opportunities facing charities and community groups in #Dorset can100.org/dorset-state... #StateOfTheSector #VCS #Volunteering
Perfect for the New Year - @LiveWellDorset session on how to improve your health - stop smoking, lose weight, get active, and boost your wellbeing. Join @growingCommunities on Mon 12 January at Cherry Tree Nursery - FREE to attend and there's CAKE! https://buytickets.at/plantsandminds
Plants & Minds
Plants & Minds – Plants & Minds currently has two projects, Cherry Tree Nursery in Bournemouth, established in 1990, and Chestnut Nursery in...
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January 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Perfect for the New Year - @LiveWellDorset session on how to improve your health - stop smoking, lose weight, get active, and boost your wellbeing. Join @growingCommunities on Mon 12 January at Cherry Tree Nursery - FREE to attend and there's CAKE! https://buytickets.at/plantsandminds
Looking for a fresh start or a new opportunity?
📅 Thursday, 29th January | 10am – 6pm
📍Sovereign Centre, Boscombe (Auger Collective, by Boscombe Bus Station)
Bonus: FREE one-way bus ticket home! 🚌https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thrive-in-2026-tickets-1978130825549
📅 Thursday, 29th January | 10am – 6pm
📍Sovereign Centre, Boscombe (Auger Collective, by Boscombe Bus Station)
Bonus: FREE one-way bus ticket home! 🚌https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thrive-in-2026-tickets-1978130825549
January 2, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Looking for a fresh start or a new opportunity?
📅 Thursday, 29th January | 10am – 6pm
📍Sovereign Centre, Boscombe (Auger Collective, by Boscombe Bus Station)
Bonus: FREE one-way bus ticket home! 🚌https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thrive-in-2026-tickets-1978130825549
📅 Thursday, 29th January | 10am – 6pm
📍Sovereign Centre, Boscombe (Auger Collective, by Boscombe Bus Station)
Bonus: FREE one-way bus ticket home! 🚌https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thrive-in-2026-tickets-1978130825549
Our free Bid Writing & Finding Funders session gives you the practical skills needed to secure funding. On 19 Jan at Kinson Community Centre, this free class is invaluable for anyone in the #Dorset #VCS. ➡️ Secure your spot: https://can100.org/training-and-events/can-training/
December 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Our free Bid Writing & Finding Funders session gives you the practical skills needed to secure funding. On 19 Jan at Kinson Community Centre, this free class is invaluable for anyone in the #Dorset #VCS. ➡️ Secure your spot: https://can100.org/training-and-events/can-training/
#Dorset cancer choir seeks new voices news.bournemouthone.com/85643/
Dorset cancer choir seeks new voices
A Poole community choir supporting families affected by cancer is inviting new members to join next year.
The group raises money for Dorset Cancer Care Foundation, which helps patients struggling with...
news.bournemouthone.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
#Dorset cancer choir seeks new voices news.bournemouthone.com/85643/
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📢 Your voice, your future.
We’re calling for urgent change to support young people with a learning disability during the transition to adulthood.
Sign the open letter: www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk/.../take-act...
We've co-produced a young people's version of the letter: bit.ly/open-letter-yp
We’re calling for urgent change to support young people with a learning disability during the transition to adulthood.
Sign the open letter: www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk/.../take-act...
We've co-produced a young people's version of the letter: bit.ly/open-letter-yp
Take action: sign our open letter to government now
Demanding change for young people with a learning disability, and their families, during their transition to adulthood.
www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk
December 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📢 Your voice, your future.
We’re calling for urgent change to support young people with a learning disability during the transition to adulthood.
Sign the open letter: www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk/.../take-act...
We've co-produced a young people's version of the letter: bit.ly/open-letter-yp
We’re calling for urgent change to support young people with a learning disability during the transition to adulthood.
Sign the open letter: www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk/.../take-act...
We've co-produced a young people's version of the letter: bit.ly/open-letter-yp
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🚨 Win a £250 voucher – survey closes soon 🚨
What have you found most helpful in supporting your career development so far?
Help us shape our response to supporting people across the health and care system.
Take part in our short survey by 30 December to win a £250 voucher: https://bit.ly/4qpcPnl
What have you found most helpful in supporting your career development so far?
Help us shape our response to supporting people across the health and care system.
Take part in our short survey by 30 December to win a £250 voucher: https://bit.ly/4qpcPnl
December 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🚨 Win a £250 voucher – survey closes soon 🚨
What have you found most helpful in supporting your career development so far?
Help us shape our response to supporting people across the health and care system.
Take part in our short survey by 30 December to win a £250 voucher: https://bit.ly/4qpcPnl
What have you found most helpful in supporting your career development so far?
Help us shape our response to supporting people across the health and care system.
Take part in our short survey by 30 December to win a £250 voucher: https://bit.ly/4qpcPnl
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Looking to take your comms to the next level in 2026? Check out our affordable courses for charities! 🚀
We’ve launched a variety of practical sessions and webinars to help you master key skills - from storytelling to AI, and much more!
Tickets start from £36:
https://bit.ly/4pJ5Sxp
We’ve launched a variety of practical sessions and webinars to help you master key skills - from storytelling to AI, and much more!
Tickets start from £36:
https://bit.ly/4pJ5Sxp
December 29, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Looking to take your comms to the next level in 2026? Check out our affordable courses for charities! 🚀
We’ve launched a variety of practical sessions and webinars to help you master key skills - from storytelling to AI, and much more!
Tickets start from £36:
https://bit.ly/4pJ5Sxp
We’ve launched a variety of practical sessions and webinars to help you master key skills - from storytelling to AI, and much more!
Tickets start from £36:
https://bit.ly/4pJ5Sxp
We love hearing how our training sessions—from fundraising to safeguarding—have provided the practical knowledge you need. If you're a community group in #Dorset, our FREE 2026 training schedule is live!
➡️ Register now: https://can100.org/training-and-events/can-training/
➡️ Register now: https://can100.org/training-and-events/can-training/
December 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We love hearing how our training sessions—from fundraising to safeguarding—have provided the practical knowledge you need. If you're a community group in #Dorset, our FREE 2026 training schedule is live!
➡️ Register now: https://can100.org/training-and-events/can-training/
➡️ Register now: https://can100.org/training-and-events/can-training/
Kick the new year off with some great, positive community development vibes!
2 days of training in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) is a way for communities to grow by using local resources. It helps communities find existing strengths to solve problems and create positive changes.
2 days of training in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) is a way for communities to grow by using local resources. It helps communities find existing strengths to solve problems and create positive changes.
December 19, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Kick the new year off with some great, positive community development vibes!
2 days of training in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) is a way for communities to grow by using local resources. It helps communities find existing strengths to solve problems and create positive changes.
2 days of training in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) is a way for communities to grow by using local resources. It helps communities find existing strengths to solve problems and create positive changes.
🎉 We are thrilled to share the impact we made in 2025, supporting the vital work of the Voluntary and Community Sector #VCS in #Dorset. Thank you to everyone who attended. Your commitment inspires us! Ready to join us in 2026? https://can100.org/training-and-events/can-training/
December 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🎉 We are thrilled to share the impact we made in 2025, supporting the vital work of the Voluntary and Community Sector #VCS in #Dorset. Thank you to everyone who attended. Your commitment inspires us! Ready to join us in 2026? https://can100.org/training-and-events/can-training/
@thesaltways is offering one charity the chance to win a video training package worth £3,000 – tailored specifically to your organisation's needs. Apply by 15th January 2026. Any UK charity, nonprofit organisation, or social enterprise can apply.
https://mailchi.mp/thesaltways.com/freetraining
https://mailchi.mp/thesaltways.com/freetraining
December 19, 2025 at 7:45 AM
@thesaltways is offering one charity the chance to win a video training package worth £3,000 – tailored specifically to your organisation's needs. Apply by 15th January 2026. Any UK charity, nonprofit organisation, or social enterprise can apply.
https://mailchi.mp/thesaltways.com/freetraining
https://mailchi.mp/thesaltways.com/freetraining
🚂 Fancy a volunteer role with a twist? Love being outdoors and chatting?
@PoolePark Railway, operated by BCP Council is looking for Volunteer Drivers.
Interested? Email the team at [email protected] and hop aboard!
#volunteering #MakeADifference #OutdoorAdventure
@PoolePark Railway, operated by BCP Council is looking for Volunteer Drivers.
Interested? Email the team at [email protected] and hop aboard!
#volunteering #MakeADifference #OutdoorAdventure
December 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
🚂 Fancy a volunteer role with a twist? Love being outdoors and chatting?
@PoolePark Railway, operated by BCP Council is looking for Volunteer Drivers.
Interested? Email the team at [email protected] and hop aboard!
#volunteering #MakeADifference #OutdoorAdventure
@PoolePark Railway, operated by BCP Council is looking for Volunteer Drivers.
Interested? Email the team at [email protected] and hop aboard!
#volunteering #MakeADifference #OutdoorAdventure
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Exciting #trustee roles at The Fishermen’s Mission! The only charity supporting active & retired fishermen and their families. It welcomes ordained ministers, fishermen, and professionals in healthcare, business, law, HR, governance, marketing & PR. More info here 👉 buff.ly/tBV0OVk
#Volunteering
#Volunteering
December 15, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Exciting #trustee roles at The Fishermen’s Mission! The only charity supporting active & retired fishermen and their families. It welcomes ordained ministers, fishermen, and professionals in healthcare, business, law, HR, governance, marketing & PR. More info here 👉 buff.ly/tBV0OVk
#Volunteering
#Volunteering
Fuel poverty continues to affect households across Dorset, with serious impacts on health and wellbeing. This free online course will help identify people at risk of fuel poverty, provide practical advice, and signpost to grants and support schemes. www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/energy-out...
Energy Outreach Project SW England
The Citizens Advice Energy Outreach Project is a funded project that aims to help energy customers in underrepresented communities access energy advice.In South West England the Energy Outreach Proje...
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December 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Fuel poverty continues to affect households across Dorset, with serious impacts on health and wellbeing. This free online course will help identify people at risk of fuel poverty, provide practical advice, and signpost to grants and support schemes. www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/energy-out...
Vita Nova's Celeste Group presents 'Refugee Nativity'. A poignant story of displacement, hope & love features a diverse cast including refugees, asylum seekers & Vita Nova members.
Rosebery Park Baptist Church, Dec 12th & 13th, 6:30 PM vitanova.co.uk#Christmas #Boscombe
Rosebery Park Baptist Church, Dec 12th & 13th, 6:30 PM vitanova.co.uk#Christmas #Boscombe
Vita Nova | Community Arts Charity
Vita Nova is a vibrant arts organisation and recovery community. We are energised and sustained by the genuine passion of our members and volunteers
vitanova.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Vita Nova's Celeste Group presents 'Refugee Nativity'. A poignant story of displacement, hope & love features a diverse cast including refugees, asylum seekers & Vita Nova members.
Rosebery Park Baptist Church, Dec 12th & 13th, 6:30 PM vitanova.co.uk#Christmas #Boscombe
Rosebery Park Baptist Church, Dec 12th & 13th, 6:30 PM vitanova.co.uk#Christmas #Boscombe
#Dorset’s oldest cinema hosting third annual weekend of classic silent films uk.news.yahoo.com/dorset-oldes...
Dorset’s oldest cinema hosting third annual weekend of classic silent films - Yahoo News UK
Dorset’s oldest cinema, The Rex Wareham, and South West Silents is hosting its third annual weekend of classic silent films.
uk.news.yahoo.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:37 AM
#Dorset’s oldest cinema hosting third annual weekend of classic silent films uk.news.yahoo.com/dorset-oldes...
Take part!
Aldi
invites #Dorset children to design a #recycling poster www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2547984...
Aldi
invites #Dorset children to design a #recycling poster www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2547984...
Aldi invites children in Dorset to design recycling poster
Aldi launches Dorset children's recycling poster competition for Recycle Week 2025, encouraging ages 5–14 to inspire sustainable shopping and…
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Take part!
Aldi
invites #Dorset children to design a #recycling poster www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2547984...
Aldi
invites #Dorset children to design a #recycling poster www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2547984...
On Sept 20th in #Bournemouth, join the launch of P.O.W.E.R.! 🚀 A new community initiative & #SafeSpaceForAll to share experiences of prejudice. Meet advisers, connect with projects & enjoy a "Bring & Share" meal (bring a cultural dish!) #TheTimeIsNow
September 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
On Sept 20th in #Bournemouth, join the launch of P.O.W.E.R.! 🚀 A new community initiative & #SafeSpaceForAll to share experiences of prejudice. Meet advisers, connect with projects & enjoy a "Bring & Share" meal (bring a cultural dish!) #TheTimeIsNow
This #NationalInclusionWeek, art takes centre stage! 🎨 BRAC present "WE RISE," a group exhibition showcasing powerful art from Global Majority artists. Join the opening event this Saturday, 20th September, 2-5pm at The Lighthouse, Poole. Free admission #TheTimeIsNow
September 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This #NationalInclusionWeek, art takes centre stage! 🎨 BRAC present "WE RISE," a group exhibition showcasing powerful art from Global Majority artists. Join the opening event this Saturday, 20th September, 2-5pm at The Lighthouse, Poole. Free admission #TheTimeIsNow
Northern Lights visible over #Dorset following powerful solar storm www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2543353...
Northern Lights visible over Dorset following powerful solar storm
The Northern Lights were visible across parts of the UK and Ireland overnight and may appear again on Tuesday following a powerful solar storm.
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September 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Northern Lights visible over #Dorset following powerful solar storm www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2543353...
Exciting free events to celebrate #Dorset's rich heritage www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2541900...
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September 1, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Exciting free events to celebrate #Dorset's rich heritage www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2541900...
#Southbourne beach bar's sauna and toilet upgrade plans approved www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Southbourne beach bar's sauna and toilet upgrade plans approved
Sobo Beach cafe's plans to upgrade the public toilets include showers, changing rooms and a sauna.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 1, 2025 at 10:34 AM
#Southbourne beach bar's sauna and toilet upgrade plans approved www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Solar panels become more affordable for #Dorset residents www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/news/solar-p...
Solar panels become more affordable for Dorset residents
Installing solar panels and battery
storage is a smart investment for Dorset residents, offering long-term
savings on energy bills while generating clean, renewable electricity.
However, solar pan...
www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
August 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Solar panels become more affordable for #Dorset residents www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/news/solar-p...
'Spectacular' and 'stunning' spots that are #Dorset's best places to see dolphins. Dorset's best place to spot dolphins is Old Harry Rocks. www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/2536031...
'Spectacular' and 'stunning' spots that are Dorset's best places to see dolphins
Old Harry Rocks and Durlston Head are two cliffside points in Dorset, which are considered the county's best places to spot dolphins
www.dorsetecho.co.uk
August 4, 2025 at 7:45 AM
'Spectacular' and 'stunning' spots that are #Dorset's best places to see dolphins. Dorset's best place to spot dolphins is Old Harry Rocks. www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/2536031...