Dorset Community Action

DCA is an independent voluntary organisation and charitable company. It is governed by a Board of Trustees, and has a membership of voluntary and statutory organisations from across Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole.

It is committed to encouraging and supporting the interests of local communities in consultation, transport, community facilities, appropriate training, regeneration, sustainable living & social issues.

DCA is committed to supporting the development of the voluntary sector through service provision, networking, representation and development.

It works in partnership with, and is funded by, the Countryside Agency, Dorset’s local authorities and other statutory bodies, including the South West Regional Development Agency and a variety of trusts and private sector sponsors. DCA is part of a regional and national network of Rural Community Councils.