About us
Who we are
Community Action Network (CAN) was formed in 2019 from the merger of Poole Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) and Bournemouth CVS, these charities had a rich history going back over 50 years, and form the foundations of our work today.
We want to see communities that are strong, healthy, diverse, vibrant and flourishing. We work in partnership to make that happen through:
- EMPOWERING the voluntary sector to survive and thrive, by providing expertise, support, development opportunities and training
- ENABLING volunteering through our Volunteering Hub, helping everyone to play an active role in their community
- CONNECTING communities by helping to create conditions where everyone’s voice is valued and heard by facilitating great local networking and communication