Community Action Network
Also known as: Bournemouth Council for Voluntary Service, Bournemouth Cvs, Bournemouth and Poole CVS, Can
We provide professional and practical support to organisations working within the voluntary and community sector in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Dorset. We want to see these communities healthy, diverse, vibrant and flourishing. Our mission is to empower the voluntary sector, enable volunteering and involve communities. We believe that together, we CAN make a difference.
Activities & Mission
We provide professional and practical support to organisations working within the voluntary and community sector in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Dorset. We want to see these communities healthy, diverse, vibrant and flourishing. Our mission is to empower the voluntary sector, enable volunteering and involve communities. We believe that together, we CAN make a difference.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 99% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 91% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2020 — Poole Council for Voluntary Service (organisation 5001804)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,015,848 | £3,015,038 | £3,015,038 | £2,451,026 | £50,878 | 30 / 5 |
| 2024 | £957,686 | £1,404,383 | £1,404,383 | £4,450,216 | £52,114 | 25 / 22 |
| 2023 | £1,074,719 | £1,116,412 | £1,116,412 | £4,896,913 | £566,537 | 25 / 190 |
| 2022 | £5,144,909 | £692,588 | £692,588 | £4,938,606 | £502,261 | 18 / 2228 |
| 2021 | £553,011 | £493,174 | £493,174 | £486,285 | £279,923 | 13 / 579 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Community Action Network
What does Community Action Network do?
We provide professional and practical support to organisations working within the voluntary and community sector in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Dorset. We want to see these communities healthy, diverse, vibrant and flourishing. Our mission is to empower the voluntary sector, enable volunteering and involve communities. We believe that together, we CAN make a difference.
How much income did Community Action Network report in 2025?
Community Action Network reported total income of £1.02m and reported expenditure of £3.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Community Action Network?
Community Action Network has a program ratio of 296.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Community Action Network registered as a charity?
Community Action Network was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 June 2000 as charity number 1081381. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Community Action Network?
Community Action Network is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Community Action Network operate?
Community Action Network operates across 3 areas: Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.
Is Community Action Network a registered charity?
Yes — Community Action Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1081381.
Details
30-34 Northmead Drive
Poole
Dorset
BH17 7XW
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Bournemouth Council for Voluntary Service
- Bournemouth Cvs
- Bournemouth and Poole CVS
- Can
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated