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As a long-standing volunteer and community champion based in the west of Dumfries and Galloway, I’ve spent the past decade working to support and uplift the voices of LGBT+ people across our region. Joining the board of D&G LGBT Plus in 2023 felt like a natural step, an opportunity to give back to a community that has shaped me, and… Read more »
I have been an LGBTPlus ally for 16 years now, I work in Student Support within a further education college where I have found visibility and education of all genders to be key. Being a trustee on the LGBTPlus Board is a powerful opportunity to champion inclusion, equity, and representation—especially within my working educational setting. It’s important because students… Read more »
I moved into the area not far from Penpont recently after retiring and wanted to see what volunteering opportunities there were locally. I met with key representatives of the KPT DT and couldn’t quite believe the extent of some of the Trust’s achievements; the Active Travel Path, Community Hydro, Community Cafe and Community Gardens. All very impressive to me. I was then told about… Read more »
The Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership was established as a SCIO in 2013 and our board of trustees were instrumental in building an officer team and Strategic and Operation Plans that would deliver sustainable development projects across SW Scotland’s UNESCO Biosphere region. No mean feat – this covers 9,720km² of land and sea, includes… Read more »
I am 36 years old and have been a rider at Galloway RDA since my early 20’s. As someone with cerebral palsy, the horse riding is massively beneficial to my physical health. After COVID the committee worked very hard to get the group up and running again and were looking for new members. This prompted me to join, help out where I… Read more »
This story is about Ecclefechan Day Centre’s Golden Girl – Her name is Moira Shearer she has volunteered at the Day Centre for 30 years and is also on our board of trustees. Moira is 90 years old – she works every Wednesday setting tables, serving lunches, clearing up and has the caring friendly touch to… Read more »
I am a trustee of the Friends of Broughton House and Garden and have been for the past twelve years. When I first visited the house, whilst living in Hampshire, I was completely overcome by the house, it’s garden and the many beautiful things collected by E A Hornel; an inveterate collector especially the library which contains many rare books. This house is where… Read more »
I am a trustee of the charity ‘Friends of Broughton House and Garden’ based in the National Trust for Scotland property in Kirkcudbright. I had done a two month-long placement at the property in 2005 as part of my degree in Scottish Studies as a mature student at Glasgow University’s Crichton Campus, Dumfries. During… Read more »
Born and raised in Stranraer, I’ve lived through a wide range of life experiences that have shaped my empathy, resilience, and commitment to inclusion. After moving to London at 18 to find space and independence, I was fortunate to be immersed in a vibrant, diverse culture that broadened my perspective and deepened my appreciation for difference. Returning… Read more »
Why Consider Becoming a Trustee? If you are passionate about making a positive impact in your local community, volunteering as a Trustee for a local charity could be a rewarding way to help drive meaningful improvements. Trustees play a vital role in guiding organisations that are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of their communities and… Read more »
Sleeping Giants Community Development CIC is a community-focused capacity building social enterprise based in Dumfries and Galloway. We provide a range of services and support that strengthen the skills, abilities and confidence of people, community groups and organisations to take effective action and leading roles in the development of their communities. We have a fantastic group of Board members… Read more »
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