--- title: "Community Action Network — check charity number 1081381 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Community Action Network a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1081381. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 30-34 Northmead Drive. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/community-action-network retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:14:35.151Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Community Action Network is a registered charity (number 1081381) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £1,015,848 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Community Action Network? Registered charity number 1081381 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 30-34 Northmead Drive Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,015,848 Website [www.can100.org](http://www.can100.org/) ## 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. ## What causes is Community Action Network registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Community Action Network yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Community Action Network is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=community-action-network&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.can100.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Community Action Network a legitimate charity? Yes. Community Action Network is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1081381) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Community Action Network's charity number? Community Action Network's charity number is 1081381. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1081381? Search 1081381 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. 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. Does Community Action Network have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Community Action Network. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Community Action Network? Community Action Network's website is http://www.can100.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1081381).