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Food Train – Volunteers’ Week 2024
What do volunteers mean to Food Train? Volunteers are Food Train. The charity introduces us to some for Volunteers’ Week 2024. We’re so...
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University invites third sector organisations to take part in welcome fairs
Third sector organisations are being invited to take part in the Welcome Week at The University of Glasgow, Dumfries Campus from September 16th-20th....
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Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway – Volunteers’ Week 2024
As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Volunteers Week, we are taking a look closer to home and featuring some of our own staff who volunteer for...
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Build Innovate Sustain conference postponed until later in the year
With the General Election due to take place on July 4, Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway has made the difficult decision to postpone our development...
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Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service – Volunteers’ Week 2024
Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service profiles two volunteer generalist adviser for Volunteers’ Week 2024 Andrew Nyondo: Volunteer...
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Dumfries Y Gymnastics Club youngsters – Volunteers’ Week 2024
Young volunteers donate their time to Dumfries Y Gymnastics Club and are mentored through the Saltire Awards Scheme. With their passion for the...
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The Devil’s Porridge Museum – Volunteers Week 2024
The success of The Devil’s Porridge Museum is attributed to our dedicated volunteers, who come from all age groups. Our volunteers support...
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Dumfries Y Gymnastics Club – Volunteers’ Week 2024
Volunteers have always played a key role in our club structure throughout the years, more so now than ever. As our club continues to grow, the...
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Stewartry Dog Training Club – Volunteers’ Week 2024
For #VolunteersWeek, we feature Stewartry Dog Training Club, which was established in 1987 to provide people in the Stewartry and surrounding areas...
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Castle Douglas Development Forum – Volunteers’ Week 2024
For #VolunteersWeek, we feature some of the projects and the valuable work of Castle Douglas Development Forum. Stepping Stones Community Larder...
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FM’s pledge to eradicate child poverty sparks call for third sector investment
A pledge by the First Minister to eradicate child poverty in Scotland has been welcomed by Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) with a call to...
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Celebrate your volunteers to mark 40th anniversary of Volunteers’ Week
The 40th anniversary of Volunteers’ Week is fast approaching, taking place from June 3-9. Once again, Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway would...
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A fond farewell for Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sykes has worked as Manager of the Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service's Stranraer Bureau since...
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Regional Arts Fund supports third sector organisations to deliver events
Dumfries and Galloway Council in partnership with DG Unlimited has made grant awards totalling £50,000 from the Dumfries and Galloway Regional Arts...
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The Usual Place one of eight in region to benefit from Lottery funding
The Usual Place in Dumfries and seven other organisations in the region will benefit from a share of over £15 million of National Lottery funding...
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Food Train names new chief executive
Rosie McLuskie will succeed long-serving Michelle Carruthers in the role from April...
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Award celebrates the value of volunteers at Food Train
Food Train has secured top marks for the way in which the charity supports its volunteers to make a positive impact on older peoples’ lives. The...
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Third sector urged to have say on PVG fees and discounts consultation
Disclosure Scotland is consulting on the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme fee waivers, discounting and accredited body...
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Charity gives support to families with babies and toddlers
Parents and families experiencing hardship can access essential items they need for their baby and toddler for...
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Over £440,000 goes to 30 community projects across D&G
The successful applicants were selected through an independent scoring...
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Carers benefit directly by over £1million from new partnership
The substantial sum directly contributes to the well-being of Carers and the individuals they care...
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Pop-up enterprise hub launched on Dumfries High Street
Fledgling enterprises in Dumfries are being offered the chance to trade for free on the High Street. The opportunity to make use of The Smithy from...
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Over £620,000 awarded to support community groups across region
A Local Action Group made up of representatives from the third, public, and private sectors decided what applications were...
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Almost £3m goes to projects in region from UK Shared Prosperity Fund
The £2.6 billion UK Shared Prosperity Fund succeeds the old EU structural...
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Message from Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway’s new CEO
Hello. I’m delighted to have joined Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway at such an important time for our sector and for our region. Much has...
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Consultation and engagement workshops for local place plans
All community groups and community councils interested in gathering the views of their community for local place planning are invited to take...
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Colleges map out the future in Digital Pathfinder programme
The map is designed to make the future simpler for companies across the region to access digital...
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Special event held to thank our retiring Chief Executive Officer
Norma became the Chief Executive Officer of Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway in...
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Consultant sought to map employability services in region
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) is looking for a consultant to identify third sector organisations within the region that are providing...
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Over £637,000 goes to third sector organisations across D&G
Community groups and charities across Dumfries and Galloway celebrate successful applications to the National Lottery and The Robertson...
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King’s Award for voluntary service for the Veterans Garden
Equivalent to an MBE, it is the highest honour given to local voluntary groups in the...
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Finalists revealed for Dumfries and Galloway Youth Awards 2023
The Youth Awards recognise the incredible achievements, journeys and stories of young people and youth organisations in Dumfries and...
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New Volunteering Officer sends out offer of support to third sector
Kateryna Stoian’s primary responsibility is to assist volunteer involving organisations in enhancing their capacity and capability in volunteer...
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Autistic adults in region to receive more support thanks to fund
The funding from the Scottish Government will allow charities to deliver a range of...
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Call for consultants to join pool for third sector work
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway has a pool of consultants who we invite to support pieces of work on an ad hoc...
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Food Train Chief Executive to stand down
Michelle Carruthers praises volunteers and says: “It’s been an absolute privilege to do my...
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New £450,000 service for people affected by cancer comes to region
The Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey service is a tried and tested model which provides one to one, tailored support for people affected by...
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Next CEO selected for Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway
Alan Webb will replace the organisation’s current chief executive, Norma Austin Hart, when she retires later this...
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New chair for region’s Social Enterprise Network
The purpose of SEDG is to create opportunities for the Dumfries and Galloway social enterprise community to develop and...
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New round in Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
The total available in the region is £440,217 and is open to projects supporting those aged 16 and...
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Ministerial visit to Relationships Scotland Dumfries and Galloway
The Minister had an opportunity to chat with clients who use their services, providing her with a rich insight into their...
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Lottery Funding assures befriending support in Dumfries and Galloway
A Listening Ear Dumfries and Galloway will now be able to expand its current befriending services throughout the region following funding from the...
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Wigtownshire voluntary group wins national Adult Learners’ Week award
Learners Together has won the Group Award at the national Adult Learners’ Week Awards...
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£566,000 funding programme opens in Dumfries and Galloway
The Community Led Local Development programme will make more than £566,000 in funding available this year for revenue and capital...
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New funding programme due to open in Dumfries and Galloway
The grant fund will open for applications at the end of August, with full details being published in...
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Volunteer call out to Armed Forces for nature restoration project
Volunteers are needed to help clear invasive sitka spruce trees over a small part of a community-owned nature...
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Conference to help people with additional support needs get into work
The interactive online conference will showcase where gaps are in service provision and provide insight on people’s experience of accessing...
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Happy Hooves celebrates successful Crowdfunding campaign
The funds will play a pivotal role in bringing the long-awaited indoor arena to...
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Conference gains momentum as partners unite to support unpaid Carers
The Dumfries and Galloway Unpaid Carers Conference will take place at Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries on Tuesday October...
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Charities showcase services to Lockerbie Academy pupils
The first ever Lockerbie Academy Charity Fair has taken place. The day, organised in partnership between the school and Third Sector Dumfries and...
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