Welcome to Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway Council are seeking your views to help prioritise and set new equality outcomes for those living, working and learning in Dumfries and Galloway. The last equality outcomes were developed and set four years ago, with the next four-year phase beginning in 2025. The council want to know what is important to members... Read more »

SHAX, an established homeless support charity in Dumfries and Galloway, has recently appointed Colin Callander-Bone as the new chief. Colin, who has a strong retail and people management background, took over the role from Joyce Harkness, who after 10 years at the helm, retired from her role as the Social Enterprise Manager at SHAX on... Read more »

After 25 years working in third sector roles in Dumfries and Galloway, Joyce Harkness has retired from her role as Social Enterprise Manager at SHAX. Joyce has enjoyed a varied career within the sector and has made a considerable impact along the way. After graduating from The University of Glasgow in 1980, Joyce honed her... Read more »

The fourth round of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund is now open in Dumfries and Galloway, with £440,157 available to community groups and organisations. The ambition of the Scottish Government fund is to support initiatives that promote mental health and wellbeing at a small scale, grass roots, community level to those aged 16... Read more »