From Alan Webb, CEO of Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway Further to my update in April 2025 on the pressures facing our public sector partners, we have continued to work closely with colleagues on the transformation that’s needed in public service delivery, and the importance of recognising the value and impact of our third sector… Read more »
Month: September 2025
Call out for new trustees for Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) is inviting nominations for new trustees to join our Board ahead of our Annual General Meeting in November. As the third sector interface for Dumfries and Galloway, TSDG works to promote, support and develop a strong third sector and to ensure that its voice is heard in community planning… Read more »
Consultation on its way to consider next year’s local authority budget
Dumfries and Galloway Council will launch its Budget Consultation 2026/27 in mid-October, inviting residents, staff and partners to share their views on how the council should respond nationwide financial challenges. Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway is inviting the sector to highlight key themes or asks now to be shared in a sector response when the… Read more »
Dumfries and Galloway communities fund opens new round for applications
The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults is now open for its fifth round of applications in Dumfries and Galloway. A total of £439,150 has been made available by the Scottish Government to support grassroots groups and organisations across the region in delivering initiatives that enhance mental wellbeing, reduce inequalities and strengthen community… Read more »
New social enterprise team in place to relaunch support for the sector
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) has revealed a new social enterprise team to help enhance the contribution of the sector to the economic development of the region. The team will work to embed Community Wealth Building principles, strengthen the social enterprise ecosystem, and ensure the voice of local organisations is represented in decision-making processes…. Read more »