The aim of the free app is to provide information on food and physical activity for expectant parents and families with children under five.
Grow well in Dumfries and Galloway with new App launch
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Free support launched for social enterprises in Dumfries and Galloway
A team of five specialists can offer one-to-one support or an independent perspective on a social enterprise’s vision or structure.
Update on Changes to Employment Law from Citizens Advice Service
Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service detail ‘significant’ changes to employment law.
The Edge – Free gambling education workshops for young people
The six-month pilot project is aiming to raise practitioners skills and knowledge around gambling education.
Social Media and Communications intern moves on to a bright future
Modern Apprenticeships are focussed on the workplace and students receive remote support from College tutors using digital technology techniques.
Consultation on draft South of Scotland Regional Economic Strategy
The consultation on the draft first ever South of Scotland Regional Economic Strategy is open now and runs until Monday August 16.
See your organisation benefit from a fully funded part-time employee
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) is acting as an approved Kickstart Gateway to help organisations in Dumfries and Galloway to access funding through the Kickstart Scheme. The scheme encourages employers to create job placements for 16 to 24-year-olds on Universal Credit. Funding covers wage and NI contributions for 25 hours per week for six… Read more »
Scottish Government hand over Shambellie House to local Trustees
It is planned to start to deliver a range of courses in January delivered by local artists, makers, photographers and practitioners.
Loch Ken Ranger Service receives support from Better Places Fund
An award from the Better Places 2 fund has allowed the Trust to enhance its ranger service, gearing up for what promises to be a busy summer.
Libby joins team at Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service
Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service delivers independent one to one and collective advocacy across the region.
Business Development events for you
Thank you for your interest in our Business Development workshops. Our new programme for 2023 will be announced in due course. For more third sector events available for you, go to our Events section.
Volunteering events for you
Thank you for your interest in our Volunteering workshops. Our programme will be updated soon for 2023. For more events, click here: Events Calendar.
Funding events for you
Free training events, open to third sector organisations across Dumfries and Galloway.
Governance workshops for you
Thank you for your interest in our Governance events. Our programme for this year is now finished but we are preparing a new programme for 2023. For more third sector events available for you, go to our Events section.
Ambitious strategy for the future of the South of Scotland to be considered
The draft strategy could soon be made available for public consultation ahead of being finalised later this year.
Region says thank to work of volunteers during COVID
A special electronic certificate was created by the local resilience partnership to be presented to Covid volunteers.
The Multiverse expands with official opening of The Coalface
Crawick Multiverse, a spectacular 55-acre land art installation, near Sanquhar, was the vision of artist Charles Jencks.
New home required for homeless support charity SHAX
SHAX is an award winning re-use furniture social enterprise and charity helping people in new and low-income households to start and sustain a home.
Enterprise agency SOSE pledges to deliver for the South of Scotland
South of Scotland Enterprise will develop its own offering through new services, support and funding.
Queen’s Award for volunteers Galloway Mountain Rescue Service
Galloway Mountain Rescue Team was one of 230 diverse charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to be awarded the honour last year.
British Empire Medal presented to community stalwart Mairi Ann
Mrs McIntyre has has been involved with charity fundraising projects in Wigtownshire for more than 50 years.
Over £500,000 Lottery funding goes to 15 organisations across region
The Usual Place led the way with almost £250,000 to continue to run its skills and personal development programme.
Town Hall to be brought back to life after £1million further support
The £2.65m project will see the creation of a 16-bed bunkhouse which will be predominantly for walkers travelling on the 143-mile Whithorn Way.
Nurse of the year Jenny joins Blood Bikes’ fleet in Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway Blood Bikes has a tradition of naming its new vehicles and chose Nurse of the Year Jenny for its latest addition.
Local art organisations to benefit from £50,000 funding
£50,000 funding is going to ten organisations across Dumfries and Galloway from the Regional Arts Fund 2021/22.
Renewables provide multi million boost for Dumfries and Galloway Communities
The investment has been provided through community benefit funds linked to onshore windfarms in the region.
Welcome to Ken Scott, the new Loch Ken Ranger
Ken Scott is a retired police officer now living in Kirkcudbright, and a frequent user of the Loch.
Spring Fling reveals line up of 2021 artists
Spring Fling is a visual art and contemporary craft open studios event in Dumfries and Galloway.
New tree planting initiative takes root in South of Scotland landscape
Up to 10,000 new landscape trees over could be planted over the next 12 months.
Can Do programme gives back to the community
The programme has been learning about activities to alleviate mental health and wellbeing.
New website to let lived experience lead how you develop mental health support
The website is full of free resources, ideas and insights to encourage people to work together.
Charity donates symbol of hope and remembrance in hospital grounds
The specially commissioned wood sculpture and accompanying bench will be sited on the green field.
YES to online support for youth work team
Young people can now access the website and chat online.
New Stepping Stones Project Manager for Forum
Stepping Stones helps people in crisis in the Stewartry via its food banks.