We are Community Arts North West, but you might know us better as CAN. We work with urban communities in Greater Manchester to create access to cultural opportunities where people can stand up, speak out, challenge social justice issues and inspire change.

Take a look at our current projects and upcoming events.

Faye joined CAN in 2002 as our lead for development and fundraising. She came from the charity, the Big Issue in the North, where she won a Professional Fundraising Award

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CAN is looking for young people – aged between 13 and 20 – to join us to explore the issues that matter to them

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CAN is supported by