From CEO Alan Webb “Just last week, we gave evidence in the Scottish Parliament about tackling inequalities in rural Scotland, from the availability and costs of transport to limited digital connection, the cost of living in terms of food, fuel and household bills and services being hard to access for too many. “There was therefore… Read more »
Month: November 2025
Chair of Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway’s board steps down
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway’s board chair John Dougan has stepped down from his role after serving his full term. John, who is also CEO of Relationship Scotland Dumfries and Galloway, led his final AGM before leaving the board. He said: “As I step down from my role as Chair of Third Sector Dumfries and… Read more »
Enterprising communities – regeneration of Annan Harbour gains SOSE support
The transformation of a historic harbour has been backed by a seven-figure investment by South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE). SOSE’s £1.2million grant is part of an overall £15.65m redevelopment of Annan Harbour, which will aim to reinvigorate the area for the benefit of local people, and bring thousands more visitors to the Dumfriesshire town. The… Read more »
Protecting what matters – our response to local budget proposals
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) has today made its submission to the Dumfries and Galloway Council budget consultation process. A key aspect of the submission is the need for collective leadership and collaboration whilst ensuring there isn’t a withdrawal or extraction from communities to maintain systems and existing ways of working. Alan Webb, Chief… Read more »
Almost £500,000 awarded to organisations across region
THIRTY-FIVE community projects across Dumfries and Galloway are sharing almost £500,000 in the latest round of a Scottish Government funding programme. The organisations successfully applied to Round Four of the Community Led Local Development (CLLD) Fund. A total investment of £414,409 in capital and £83,537 in revenue was provided by the fund. Newstart Recycle in… Read more »