Community Action Network

Such a great resource for any professionals supporting children, young people and their families, whether you work in the local authority, health, education or the VCS!

A really exciting opportunity to join our Wellbeing Collaborative team as we look to renew our focus in the accute and community hospitals and community reablement. Do contact Emma, our Head of Engagement if you’d like an informal chat emma.lee@can100.org

What a great EDC Launch we have last night at Bournemouth University!🎆🎈 Over 60 attendees from many different communities, groups and organisation joined the event and shared their questions, expectations and hopes for this project. The event started with welcome drinks followed by a presentation and official introduction of the EDC Team. Kathy Boston-Mammah, BCP Council Community Engagement Manager and part of the partnership, shared how the project came to be and why it is such a key project for our area. The presentation concluded with introductions of the other project partners: Dorset Race & Equality Council and Dorset Community Foundation, including an introduction by Kirsty Main from the National Lottery which has funded this project. Attendees had the opportunity to raise questions and suggestions for the project which the team and partners appreciated and engaged with. Following the presentations, everyone enjoyed delicious, healthy snacks and the beautiful EDC cake whilst networking and chatting to other groups. The EDC team and the wider CAN team are incredibly appreciative of the great reception that the project has had so far! If you want to know more about the project, please email the team and arrange a chat with them! Mayu Rouco Santos: mayu.rouco-santos@can100.org Catia Leite: catia.leite@can100.org Tama Merdaci: tama.merdaci@can100.org We look forward to working with your group!🎆🤗🗯️📑✏️📌

Right to Remain are coming back to Bournemouth to deliver a Solidarity Session on 15th July! If you are seeking asylum in the UK, have been granted refugee status or a local group or community supporting people seeking asylum, then make sure you book your place: https://lnkd.in/ea8hVmqd Right to Remain is a charity that works with communities, groups and organisations across the UK. They provide information, resources, training and assistance to help people to establish their right to remain. They challenge injustice in the immigration and asylum system. The solidarity session will be a great opportunity to meet the team and connect with other local groups. Book now, spaces are going fast! #asylumsystem #solidarity #RighttoRemain #Community #Support #Networking #BCP #localsupport

Look at our very smiley EDC Team! They are very excited, preparing the upcoming launch at Fusion Building at @Bournemouth University . Meet them tonight from 6pm and connect with other local groups, explore opportunities (and maybe have some nice snacks and cake!) https://lnkd.in/epaubey2 #BournemouthUniversity #EDCTeam #TeamWork #LaunchPrep #BCPCouncil #CommunityActionNetwork #DorsetCommunityFoundation #DorsetREC #engagement #community #diversity

Are you excited about our upcoming EDC Project Launch? WE ARE! 🎆🤩Tickets are selling fast, so make sure you book your space to this event dedicated to ethnically diverse communities in BCP. We're looking forward to meeting you! https://lnkd.in/epaubey2 #diversity #communities

Please do get in touch with us at Community Action Network if you have any questions or would like some support with the application process grantsupport@can100.org

There is still time to book your place and help us understand the role community groups have in promoting an inclusive and respectful community

The 2nd round of the Community Wellbeing and Mental Health Fund is now open for applications until 2nd August 2024. https://lnkd.in/ehHyKkSH. Funded by NHS Dorset, this programme is administered by DCF, and we are proud to be working in partnership to deliver it. Grants of up to £10,000 are available for projects focusing on wellbeing and mental health across the county of Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Grants will be awarded to community based non-clinical services and activities to adults age 18+. For 1 to 1 support to check you are funding ready and for advice on your proposed activities: grantsupport@can100.org / 01202 466130.

Tackling hate crime matters, not just because of the devastating consequences it can have for victims and their families, but also because it can divide communities. Hate crime is motivated by hostility and prejudice towards a persons identity or perceived identity. It often goes unreported too. Although we are not seeing a rise in Hate crime in Dorset, we can’t afford to be complacent around such an important issue and we have an opportunity to join together to prevent hate crime happening in Dorset. Join us to share your insights on how local communities can come together to inform important work to spread understanding and respect to everyone. • Wednesday, July 10th, 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Wareham Town Hall • Monday, July 15th, 10 am - 12 pm, online Together, we can build a future where diversity thrives and everyone feels welcome. Book your place https://lnkd.in/gYh944C4