Introducing CAN – Dorset

11th May 2022

Community Action Network (CAN) have been commissioned by Dorset Council to be the local infrastructure training and support organisation for the voluntary and community sector.

What does this mean for voluntary and community sector organisations in Dorset?

If you are a voluntary or community sector organisation and work within the Dorset Council area, we are here to help you.

Join CAN today for free – it only takes 5 mins and you’ll be able to access lots of online support, advice, templates etc.

Need to speak to a person face to face or online? We offer free one to one bespoke advice through our expert team.

What sort of advice or training does CAN offer?

Whether it is free one-to-one bespoke advice or through our expert discounted training and free webinars, we are here to support you to adapt, grow and thrive.

We’ve gathered insights into what training and information you need and will be delivering:

• Our popular ‘Meet the funder’ sessions
• Start-up advice and business planning; Monitoring and evidencing impact
• Writing a good funding application; Financial governance; Trading as a charity
• Being a Charity Trustee; Safeguarding; Essential policies and documents, including health and safety and GDPR

Check out our website for our new programme and to register your interest in upcoming sessions.

Do CAN offer help with applying funding?

We can help you identify the best sources of funding for your project or service, and ensure you have the right information needed for an application.

Plus through CAN’s ‘Meet the Funder’ series, we will also be looking to put organisations in direct contact with folks responsible for making grant and funding decisions. Through these, they’ll explain how they can help you and the best approach to increase your chance of success.

Who are CAN?

We want to see communities that are healthy, diverse, vibrant and flourishing. We provide expertise, support and development opportunities for the sector to help achieve our aim.

Take a look at our website today, see what we can offer you, why not join as a member. CAN membership is completely free to any organisation that is part of the Dorset voluntary & community sector.

How can we get in touch?

You can find out more on our website, www.can100.org , or get in touch via email at [email protected] and telephone on 01202 466130.