Dumfries and Galloway’s Health and Social Care Partnership have pledged an investment fund of £30,000 over the next six months.
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Galloway Glens Scheme embarks on final year of delivery
The Galloway Glens Scheme is supported by a grant of more than £2.7million through the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Community at the heart of Loch Ken Trust’s latest support
The project is part of the Loch Ken Plan, which aims to make Loch Ken the world’s first ‘Future Ready Community’.
Food Train launches BOXtober drive to support critical services
Food Train has launched a fundraising campaign to boost its work to ensure older people across Dumfries and Galloway do not go without lifeline shopping supplies.
Partnership highlight cost of living support across region
The role of charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations will be critical.
Landmark research report details digital exclusion in D&G
The report is the first outcome of a 12-month research project to investigate the extent of digital exclusion in Dumfries and Galloway.
Lifeline services at risk as organisations call for funding assurances
Spring 2022 saw the cost of operating increase for most organisations, impacting their ability to deliver core services.
Dumfries and Galloway Befriending Project celebrates 25th anniversary
The Project has already worked with 1500 young people across the region, with offices in Dumfries and Newton Stewart.
Third sector organisations urged to sign up for town’s action group
All third sector organisations with an interest in Dumfries Town Centre would be welcome members.
Kirkcudbright RNLI Community Garden is completed
The project was led by John Collins, lifeboat operations manager and mechanic at the Kirkcudbright RNLI.
Take a tour of Robert Burns Ellisland Museum in the world of Minecraft
Now you can explore Robert Burns Ellisland Museum and Farm in Minecraft. Players can navigate the faithfully recreated 18th century farm and interact with the bard, his wife Jean Armour, their son Bobby and some of the animals on the farm, in the Explore Ellisland Minecraft game. Explore Ellisland includes a new recording of Auld… Read more »
Quilters join carers at inclusive play park
Their work will be exhibited at the Dumfries and Galloway Quilt Festival, which runs at Shambellie from September 23 to October 9.
Food Train officially opens first home of its own with new Dumfries headquarters
The older people’s charity has unveiled a new community hub and HQ following more than a quarter of a century of saving to make it possible.
Third sector asked to feed into future plans for UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Dumfries and Galloway Council is required to have discussions with local stakeholders as to how the UKSPF can best support communities, businesses and people.
Wellbeing for Creativity programme at Shambellie House a great success
Funding from the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund was secured to develop a ‘Wellness Through Creativity’ programme.
Proposals invited for consultant to deliver Social Enterprise Action Plan
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway invite proposals to take forward the delivery of a Social Enterprise Action Plan.
Digital exclusion research project for region attracting national interest
Charities and community groups helped feed in almost 900 responses from individuals to the project.
Hardship Fund helps reduce digital isolation of region’s vulnerable
The fund ran during the Covid-19 restrictions and prevented recipients from becoming digitally excluded and reduced isolation.
Being a young trustee in Dumfries and Galloway
Being a Trustee is an important role that can equip you with the skills to help you advance, personally and professionally.
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway goes back on tour for roadshows
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway are relaunching their roadshows across the region this summer.
Royal recognition for Dumfries and Galloway volunteer groups
Three volunteer groups in Dumfries and Galloway have been royally recognised in this year’s Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. The QAVS is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK and two of this year’s winners are in Wigtownshire – the Port William Community Association and the West Galloway Branch of St… Read more »
New Chief Operating Officer appointed at Crichton Trust
Rachel Cowper joins the Trust from the University of Glasgow where she was the Programme Director.
The Kinder Shop to help Dumfries charities
The world’s first shop where you pay with kindness will open in Dumfries on June 20 and could give a big boost to local charities. It is being funded by The Cumberland Building Society as part of an initiative to promote kindness. Charities and organisations who would benefit from extra volunteering are invited to link… Read more »
Citizens Advice team help at Social Security Appeal Tribunals
The team helps people who have taken their benefits claims through to the appeals process and who require representation at appeal hearing.
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award looks for applicants
Applications will be submitted directly by national charities during May to mid-June.
Citizens Advice Service team get muddy to raise funds for charity
The team are tackling the event on July 3 under the team name The Scrambled Legs.
Better Lives Partnership joins additional support needs learning network
The aims of this network are to increase employment opportunities, share best practices, and encourage innovation as well as identify barriers to opportunities.
£15 million for second year of community mental health fund
Ninety-one community organisations across the length and breadth of south of Scotland have already shared almost £2.5million.
Fund opens for new summer events for children and young people
Organisations are sought to deliver free activities for children and young people aged 5-14 for the duration of the summer holidays
Final opportunity for census return
Householders across Scotland are being offered a short extension until the end of May to complete their census return, National Records of Scotland (NRS) have confirmed. By allowing outstanding online and paper returns to be submitted over a further four weeks, NRS is ensuring that everyone across the country has the opportunity to complete their… Read more »
Dumfries and Galloway students give back to their community
A dozen students, from the college’s Stranraer campus, took part in Leonard Cheshire in Scotland’s ‘Can Do’ programme.
Free training planned by Community Action through Participation and Engagement Network
The Community Action through Participation and Engagement Network (CAPE) is planning free training over the summer. This training is for people with a remit or interest in engaging with communities to find out local views and ideas. What is Participatory Appraisal? A method of conducting action research A toolkit of community development approaches and methods… Read more »
Old Police Station community-led housing wins national award
The Old Police Station project was the winner in the “Best Old Wreck” category, reflecting the restoration of the long-term vacant building.
Multiagency Adult Support and Protection (Level 2) Training for staff working with vulnerable adults
The multiagency training sessions are aimed at all partner agency staff who work with vulnerable adults. The full day training event will feature input from Social Work, MASH, Police Scotland, D&G NHS, and D&G Advocacy Service. Learning Outcomes: • The principles to be followed in Adult Protection Intervention and your role • Definition of ‘adult… Read more »
Project officer Louise joins Dumfries and Galloway Outdoor Access Trust
Her role will allow the Trust to better establish its role in the region and marks a milestone for the organisation.
Multiagency Adult Support and Protection (Level 2) Training
The multiagency training sessions are aimed at all partner agency staff who work with vulnerable adults. The full day training event will feature input from Social Work, MASH, Police Scotland, D&G NHS, and D&G Advocacy Service. Learning Outcomes: • The principles to be followed in Adult Protection Intervention and your role • Definition of ‘adult… Read more »
Grants up to £1.5m to support place-based regeneration of heritage areas
Heritage focused schemes that are located within conservation areas or distinctive heritage areas will be supported through the programme.
Invitation from council to Community Conversations ahead of tourist season
The local authority is keen to share information on its plans to welcome visitors to Dumfries and Galloway.
Over £50,000 of Lottery money goes to local Trust in Dumfries and Galloway
Part of the money was given to help mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Legion Scotland granted Freedom of Dumfries and Galloway
2021 was the 100th anniversary of the Legion and Dumfries and Galloway Council agreed to grant Honorary Freeman status to Legion Scotland.
Food Train launches fundraiser in final leg to create centre for older people
The charity is transforming the former council offices on English Street into its first purpose-created headquarters.
Appeal for urgent donations to support Ukraine
The Team are looking for donations of the most urgently needed item, particularly medical supplies.
Community benefit small grant scheme launches for Dumfries and Galloway
Third sector organisations, constituted community groups, amateur sports clubs, and not for profit social enterprises, can all apply.
Galloway Glens Scheme selected by OECD as a case study in ‘Innovation’
The Galloway Glens Scheme has been selected as one of only four case studies across the whole of Scotland.
Invitation made to join the Participation and Engagement Network
The PEN is managed by NHS Dumfries and Galloway on behalf of the Community Planning Partnership.
Census day on Sunday March 20
Every household in Scotland has a legal responsibility to complete a census questionnaire.
DGLocator free mobile app- mapping services across Dumfries and Galloway
Thank you for your interest in downloading our free mobile app DGLocator. It is available now to download on the Apple App Store and Android on Google Play at the links below. Android – https://bit.ly/dglocatorandroid Apple – https://apple.co/3BbTNs8 The app showcases the services available through charities, voluntary organisations, and social enterprises within the region. Already over 1000… Read more »
Donations and collections in region to help support Ukrainians fleeing war
Third sector partners in the region are amongst those helping to support people who have fled the war in Ukraine. OPIR / MOOL – organising an aid convoy, awaiting details of warehouse in Dumfries for donations, also a collection point in Lockerbie Ukranian Chapel at Hallmuir near Lockerbie on March 5-6 and 12-13, donations being… Read more »
Excellence Award for D&G community resilience response in pandemic
The annual CoSLA’s Excellence Awards recognise areas of best practice and innovatively delivering services.
Community organisations celebrate almost £2.5m in grant awards
Over £1.3million was awarded to successful applicants in Dumfries and Galloway and more than £1.1million in the Scottish Borders.