Critical advice service under threat as council considers third sector cuts

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Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS) is facing the possibility of losing all of its funding from Dumfries and Galloway...
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Scotland’s Health and Social Care secretary visits Dumfries lunch club

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Scotland’s Health and Social Care Secretary joined a group of older people for lunch to see how a pop-up cafe is playing its part in tackling...
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Lorraine leads vital team giving carers much-needed break

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A NEW manager has been appointed at a busy locally-based charity providing vital support to carers and those they look after living at home. Lorraine...
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We must be part of the change update

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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...
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Call out for new trustees for Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway

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Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) is inviting nominations for new trustees to join our Board ahead of our Annual General Meeting in November....
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Consultation on its way to consider next year’s local authority budget

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Dumfries and Galloway Council will launch its Budget Consultation 2026/27 in mid-October, inviting residents, staff and partners to share their views...
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Dumfries and Galloway communities fund opens new round for applications

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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...
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New social enterprise team in place to relaunch support for the sector

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Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) has revealed a new social enterprise team to help enhance the contribution of the sector to the economic...
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Dumfries and Galloway projects among key beneficiaries of £2.5 million boost

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Communities across Dumfries and Galloway are set to benefit from significant new investment as part of the Scottish Government’s Strengthening...
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Organisations connect and collaborate at Meet TSDG event

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Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) welcomed organisations, community groups, and individuals this week to a special event — offering a...
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New online funding finder launched for third sector in Dumfries and Galloway

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Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) has today launched an innovative new online platform aimed at helping third sector organisations across the...
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Coming soon – new funding portal for third sector

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A major boost in the search for funding is on its way for the third sector in Dumfries and Galloway. Starting next month, Third Sector Dumfries and...
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Third sector and community organisations invited to apply for grants

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NHS Dumfries and Galloway Charity are launching their annual grant programme with applications being invited from local third sector and community...
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Support growing for new collaborative model for region’s third sector

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Momentum is building behind DGCollective — a bold, sector-led concept being developed by Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway to establish a...
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Welcoming a new vision for Population Health – now it’s time for action

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Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway welcomes the publication of Scotland’s Population Health Framework 2025-2035 and, in particular, a recognition...
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Dumfries and Galloway Council shines a spotlight on locals for #VolunteersWeek

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Dumfries and Galloway Council is joining the UK-wide celebration of Volunteers’ Week 2025 — dedicated to recognising the power of volunteering...
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New mental health forum aims to strengthen collaboration and support

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A new initiative aimed at building stronger, more collaborative support for mental health across the region has held its launch meeting. Third Sector...
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Join in the fun as a Wigtown Book Festival volunteer

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Wigtown Book Festival volunteers are urging other people to seize the opportunity to be part of a fun, fulfilling and fantastic event. This is...
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Mental Health Forum announced during Awareness Week

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A new Third Sector Mental Health Forum is launching this month in Dumfries and Galloway. It will bring together third sector organisations, statutory...
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We must be part of the change

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Message from Alan Webb, Chief Executive Officer, Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway Colleagues You will not have missed the many months of...
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Potential of community transport highlighted in Cabinet Secretary visit

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Community transport and its importance to the south of Scotland has been highlighted to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport on a visit to Dumfries...
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Over £440,000 goes to 41 community projects across Dumfries and Galloway

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Forty-one community projects across Dumfries and Galloway are sharing £440,157 to help tackle mental health and wellbeing. The successful applicants...
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Stranraer celebrates bright future with Place Plan backing

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LOCALS have celebrated the news of Stranraer securing £3 million for its ambitious Place Plan. One of six projects to be given the green light is...
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The CatStrand goes carbon neutral

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The CatStrand Arts Centre, a hub for creativity and community in New Galloway, has reached a major sustainability milestone, transitioning its...
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Scottish Government to continue PVG fee waiver for volunteers

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The Scottish Government will continue to provide free Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Group (PVG) scheme membership to volunteers following...
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Galloway Action Team receive King’s Award for Voluntary Service

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Galloway Action Team (GAT) has been presented with the highest award a local voluntary organisation can achieve – The King’s Award for Voluntary...
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Case continues to be made for sector eNIC rise exemption despite rejection

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Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) is continuing to make the case for a third sector exemption to planned increases in employer’s...
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Citizens Advice Service secures almost £10 million for local people

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Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS) helped over 8,000 clients, putting £9.9 million back into their pockets and into the...
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£407,015 awarded to community organisations across region

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Thirty-four projects across Dumfries and Galloway are sharing £407,015 of funding to help support communities and tackle the cost of living. Round...
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Sustainable third sector can help lead input into public service reform

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The TSI Scotland Network is calling on Government to ensure communities and a sustainably funded third sector are at the heart of public service...
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Disappointment at response to calls for NIC increase exemption for third sector

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Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway’s Chief Executive Officer has joined national criticism of the Chancellor’s response to a call for a third...
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Galloway Action Team receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

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The Galloway Action Team (GAT) has just been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can...
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Wigtown Book Festival named as Scotland’s best cultural event

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Wigtown Book Festival has won the title for the country’s most Outstanding Cultural Event or Festival at the annual Scottish Thistle Awards. The...
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Calls to cap NI contributions for third sector ahead of increase

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The impact of a planned increase in employer’s National Insurance (NI) Contributions has prompted a call from Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway...
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Engagement begins on new Equality Outcomes for Dumfries and Galloway

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Dumfries and Galloway Council are seeking your views to help prioritise and set new equality outcomes for those living, working and learning in...
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New chief appointed to lead homes support charity in region

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SHAX, an established homeless support charity in Dumfries and Galloway, has recently appointed Colin Callander-Bone as the new chief. Colin, who has...
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Joyce retires after impressive 10 years at helm of SHAX

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After 25 years working in third sector roles in Dumfries and Galloway, Joyce Harkness has retired from her role as Social Enterprise Manager at SHAX....
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£440,157 fund opens to community projects across region

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The fourth round of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund is now open in Dumfries and Galloway, with £440,157 available to community...
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Conference helps showcase impact of third sector in Dumfries and Galloway

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A full-day conference for the third sector has showcased its scale in Dumfries and Galloway. Almost 100 representatives from charities and community...
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King’s Award for Voluntary Service now open for D&G nominations

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Nominations have opened for next year’s King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS). The KAVS aims to recognise local volunteering groups across...
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Unpaid carers invited to conference supporting their health and wellbeing

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A conference for unpaid carers in Dumfries and Galloway will be held in Easterbrook Hall on Thursday 10th October.  This will be the second year of...
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Government restrictions on uncommitted spending, CEO responds

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Update from Alan Webb, CEO for Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway “Colleagues, you will likely have seen recent coverage about the Scottish...
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Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust and Visitor Centre to close

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Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust have announced that the visitor centre in Dumfries is to close. In a statement from the trust, they said: “It is with...
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D&G groups celebrate new National Lottery funding success

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Twenty-two funding applications from Dumfries and Galloway projects have been...
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Save the date: A fair transition for Dumfries and Galloway

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The Just Transition Commission are visiting Dumfries and will be undertaking a series of visits and hosting a number of roundtables on Thursday and...
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Two new members of staff join Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway

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We are delighted to welcome new leads for both Communities and Sector Support and Children, Young People and Families. Joanna Jones has started as...
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£347,015 fund opens to communities across Dumfries and Galloway

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A funding programme worth a total of £347,015 is now open across Dumfries and Galloway. Charities, constituted community groups, co-operatives,...
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Sadness at the passing of our friend and colleague

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Everyone at Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway is deeply saddened at the passing of our friend and colleague Sharee Donoghue. Sharee was our Lead for...
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Third sector given advance notice about launch of fund’s next round

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The next round of the Community Led Local Development Fund in Dumfries and Galloway is on its way. The fund priorities locally will be: Small revenue...
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Community asset transfer success for groups and charities across the region

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Four community asset transfers from Dumfries and Galloway Council and the lease of land at Agnew Park in Stranraer to a local charity have been given...
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