Events Archive - Third Sector Dumfries & Galloway

Talk: Scotland Beneath the Surface by Bruce Keith

Friday 26 April 2024
2pm - 3pm

We are delighted to welcome Bruce Keith back to The Devil’s Porridge Museum for another free talk. This time Bruce Keith will present his third book “Scotland Beneath the Surface.” It’s a subterranean odyssey, exploring the natural and man-made heritage under our feet. Free talk (admission prices still apply to anyone who wants to look… Read more »

The power of peer support during challenging times

Tuesday 30 April 2024
10.30am - 2.30pm

For the first Peer Connects event of our 2024/25 programme we’re focusing on the power of peer support for people who are facing challenging times with their mental health. Interested in planning, developing and delivering peer-led mental health support? Want to connect, share practice and learn new approaches? We invite you to join us as… Read more »

How to write a successful funding application

Tuesday 30 April 2024
1.30pm - 4pm

Writing a funding application can be time consuming; this session will focus on knowing how to prepare effectively for writing a proposal, being confident deciding whether or not to bid, be aware of writing in an appropriate and effective style and understand what makes a successful application. This session will be presented by Jane Stanistreet,… Read more »

Making social media work for you

Wednesday 1 May 2024
2pm - 3.30pm

Join us for a beginner’s look at the main social media platforms and a quick guide to help boost your engagement with your followers. We will also touch upon analytics, using Facebook as an example of what can be discovered. This session will be presented by Alan Hall, our Head of Communications and Impact. Alan… Read more »

Meet the Funder – National Lottery Community Fund

Thursday 2 May 2024
11am - 11.30am

Funding Officers from The National Lottery Community Fund, Kirsty Wilson and Neal Bennison would like to meet third sector groups interested in applying for funds from National Lottery ticket sales. They will provide an overview of current funding programmes and talk through the Fund’s Three Approaches; People-Led, Strengths-based, and Connected, which apply across all programmes…. Read more »

Funding Roadshow (Stranraer)

Tuesday 14 May 2024
10.30am - 3.30pm

Discover funding at your fingertips by booking a ticket to join us at the Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway funding roadshow. This in-person event is designed to give third sector organisations in Dumfries and Galloway a chance to briefly discuss their projects and funding requirements and make a direct connection to funders whilst understanding their… Read more »

Setting Outcomes and Indicators

Wednesday 15 May 2024
1.30pm - 4pm

Evaluation is all about measuring your impact; setting meaningful and proportionate outcomes and indicators plays an important part in the evaluation journey. This session will take you through the process of understanding what outcomes and indicators are and how they can help you to explain the difference your work makes to your beneficiaries. This session… Read more »

Understanding your role as office bearer

Thursday 16 May 2024
10am - 12.30pm

The role of officer bearer carries certain responsibilities over and above that of a trustee. This session will help you identify if your constitution requires office bearers and will focus on the role of Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary and understanding the responsibilities that these roles command. This session will be presented by independent consultant David… Read more »

Financial management for the third sector

Monday 20 May 2024
1.30pm - 4pm

Financial Management is an important aspect of good governance. Developed specifically for the non-financially minded, this session will address some common misconceptions about responsibility, identify who is responsible and highlights the questions you should be asking. You will also be provided with an overview of the documents typically used. This session will be presented by… Read more »

The value of storytelling in the third sector

Tuesday 21 May 2024
2pm - 3pm

Successful storytelling can transform case studies demonstrating how your organisation makes a difference and helping to raise awareness about your work and showcase your impact to service users, external partners, and funders. We will look at what should be included and how to consider and start to construct the content. This session will be presented… Read more »

Effective business planning in the third sector

Tuesday 4 June 2024
10am - 12.30pm

All charities should focus resources towards effective business planning. This session will focus on the key steps to follow to develop a business plan. Looking at governance and activity planning, you will develop the knowledge needed to effectively business plan for the future. This session will be presented by independent consultant David Link. David has… Read more »

Recruiting trustees

Thursday 6 June 2024
10am - 12pm

As part of good governance, third sector organisations usually need to recruit new trustees on a regular basis. This session looks at why having a good recruitment process with clear role descriptions in place can help with the recruitment of new trustees. Understanding why people might like to volunteer as a trustee can help organisations… Read more »

Evaluating your impact

Tuesday 11 June 2024
1.30pm - 4pm

Evaluation is all about measuring your impact. Designing your evaluation methods and sharing your learning are important parts of the evaluation cycle. This session will take you through the process of choosing creative ways to engage with your beneficiaries and explain the difference your work makes. This session will be presented by Jane Stanistreet, our… Read more »

Organisational sustainability and succession

Thursday 13 June 2024
1.30pm - 4pm

Focussing on sustainability and succession will ensure that your organisation is prepared for the future. Sustainability covers need and demand, people, materials, finance, strategic (governance) planning and project (activity) planning. Succession planning should include beneficiaries, members of your governing body, office bearers, members of your organisation and staff. This session will be presented by independent… Read more »

Holding Effective and Engaging Trustee Meetings

Monday 17 June 2024
10am - 12.30pm

Trustee meetings are held to make decisions that govern a charity and are an important aspect of good governance. This session will help improve how effective and engaging your meetings are and will include tips on how to engage with everyone either on screen or around the table. This session will be presented by independent… Read more »

Canva – a free design tool for the third sector

Tuesday 18 June 2024
2pm - 3pm

An introductory/beginner’s tour to the design tool that offers a free pro account for qualifying third sector organisations and opens the door to a world of opportunities to easily create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more. This session will be presented by Alan Hall, our Head of Communications and Impact. Alan provides… Read more »

Meet the Funder – Scottish Land Fund

Wednesday 26 June 2024
11am - 12pm

The Scottish Land Fund supports rural and urban communities to become more resilient and sustainable through the ownership and management of land and land assets. Funded by the Scottish Government and delivered in partnership by The National Lottery Community Fund and Highlands and Islands Enterprise, it offers grants of up to £1 million to help… Read more »