Solway Credit Union adds more than 100 new members during pandemic

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The Solway Credit Union exists to provide low-cost and supportive credit to the people of Annandale and Eskdale, Nithsdale, and the...
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Wigtownshire charities recognised at Royal Carol Service

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John Brennan and Kirsty Currie, together with their partners, were nominated by the Lord Lieutenant of Wigtown, Aileen...
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£3.4million in grants for communities in Mid and Upper Nithsdale

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Kirkconnel and Kelloholm Community Development Trust is set to receive £2.3million, while the Old School Thornhill is to receive...
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Food Train pair attend Duchess of Cambridge’s Christmas service

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Margaret Glover and Helen McAnespie were nominated to attend in recognition of their work for Food...
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Free course to IGNITE ideas of enterprising young people in south

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There will be the chance to pitch to a funding panel who may be able to offer support to turn the idea into a functioning social...
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10,000 contacts of support for Carers from centre in region

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A total of 1322 adult and young Carers used the services of Dumfries and Galloway Carers Centre from April 2020 up until March of this...
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Delivery Plan launched for South of Scotland Regional Economic Strategy

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The Delivery Plan looks up to three years ahead, and aims to be flexible in order to adapt to the changes experienced in the South of...
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Galloway Glens Scheme secures six-month extension to work in area

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The Scheme is an initiative of the Council’s Environment Team and will oversee investment of more than £5million in the area....
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Fund prepares to launch to help tackle mental health inequalities

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Grassroots community groups, social enterprises, and third sector organisations will be able to benefit from the Communities Mental Health and...
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Sarah-Jane set to inspire connections at the Crichton Trust

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She will liaise with and support the businesses, education institutions, and charitable organisations based at The...
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Consultation begins on Scotland’s National Planning Framework 4

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It sets out how the Scottish Government’s approach to planning and development will help to achieve a net-zero, sustainable Scotland by...
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Online event to share work of Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Support Centre

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The event will bring together staff and volunteers to talk more about the work they do and the support offered....
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Hundreds lodge interest in new £750,000 fund for south Scotland

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The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund will be open this month in Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders, with over £750,000...
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Donations of warm winter clothes sought by local authority

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Jackets, jumpers, cardigans, hats, scarves, gloves, etc in any sizes are requested - both children and adults....
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Scotland’s Census 2022 awareness sessions now under way

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The sessions will offer a general overview of the Census and what will be required on the...
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New £50,000 Jubilee grants launches next week

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Funded projects will need to be up and running by Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend on the June 5...
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Stranraer social enterprise builds case for Fair Work employment

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The social enterprise operates the Community Reuse Shop, The Re:Loved Shop, Fed Up Community Café and Rhins...
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New free app and website map locates services across Dumfries and Galloway

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DGLocator is the creation of Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway and is supported by a free to access...
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Support4Life – here to help those with long term conditions with benefits

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The project helps those with Long Term Conditions, illnesses and disabilities identify and claim the benefits they are entitled...
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Report highlights support for Windfarm Community Benefit Fund

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Independent review shows strong levels of positivity surrounding programme as directors announce new small grants scheme to support string of...
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More awards from the Galloway Glens Small Grants Scheme

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The Galloway Glens Scheme is an initiative of Dumfries an Galloway Council’s Environment team....
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Success for two projects with offers from Community Ownership Fund

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The £150 million Community Ownership Fund will run over a total of four years with the start of round two coming...
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D&G projects chosen in pilot of EU structural fund replacement

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The £220 million UK Community Renewal Fund will provide funding to help places across the UK prepare for the introduction of the UK Shared...
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#COP26 third sector showcase – Solway Firth Partnership

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The Partnership works with people on both sides of the Solway Firth and further afield on a wide range of projects....
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Electric bike scheme receives grant from Together for Our Planet

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The UK Government’s Together for Our Planet initiative has been created to engage people with COP26 and inspire positive climate...
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New Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund launched

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The fund aims to support adult community-based initiatives to help address the impact of distress and mental ill health caused by social isolation...
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Help local people with ME, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Long-Covid

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Projects include a befriending service, which would match volunteers with sufferers who are most isolated, providing vital additional peer...
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Nominations now open for Dumfries and Galloway Youth Awards

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Dumfries and Galloway Youth Awards are making a comeback in 2021 to once again celebrate the hard work, dedication, and amazing achievements of young...
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Report highlights positive response to new funding model involving TSIs

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In this first of its kind funding scheme, TSIs were a direct facilitator for the funding, providing grants through a mix of open and closed funding...
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South of Scotland Enterprise launch new mobile app

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The app has been developed as part of a wider concerted effort to make SOSE more accessible to businesses, community groups and individuals in the...
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Garden’s Mark wins Volunteer of the Year title at Scottish Veterans Awards

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The Scottish Veterans Awards were held in Edinburgh on...
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New pilot to increase employment opportunities for people with ASN

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Help to create the vision for the ASN Learning Network, an exciting pilot to increase employment opportunities in South of...
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Farewell to LEADER after 20 years and £20 million invested in region

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Fears that the region’s efforts to rebuild and regenerate will suffer after 20 years of support for the people of Dumfries and...
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First independent chair of Poverty and Inequalities Partnership appointed

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The Poverty and Inequalities Partnership was formed following evaluation of Dumfries and Galloway Council’s first Anti-Poverty...
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Latest funded projects revealed for 10,000 Voices in Action

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£5000 of funding has been allocated in each of the 12 ward areas of Dumfries and Galloway for projects that address priorities identified by young...
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Food Train secures first headquarters of its own in Dumfries

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Charity grateful for council support as it acquires former local authority building in Dumfries to realise founder’s dream of creating centre for...
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Tributes paid after sad passing of Creetown Initiative’s Andrew

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The skilled fundraiser secured well over £10million for local and client projects...
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South of Scotland Regional Economic Strategy offers 10-year vision

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The first ever South of Scotland Regional Economic Strategy has been shaped by a series of consultations through which over 1400 voices were...
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Community Woodland plans present significant sustainable benefits

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The project will aim not only to provide a forest base for the local community to enjoy but also to become the centre for training and development in...
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100 year biodiversity bid for South of Scotland gets donation boost

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The project will transform 81 hectares of land at Kelton Mains, part of the charity’s Threave Garden and Estate, into rich habitats for flora and...
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Community Trust celebrates £95,662 grant for youth programme

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The group will use the funding to deliver an E-Sports focused programme of activities for young people in Dumfries and...
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Buy Social Scotland website launches with corporate challenge

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he #BuySocialScotland services directory promotes over 100 organisations delivering social and environmental impact in communities across Scotland....
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Girlguiding Dumfries and Galloway launches across region

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Girlguiding Dumfriesshire, Girlguiding Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, and Girlguiding Wigtownshire, have merged to form Girlguiding Dumfries and...
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Sue joins team at Shambellie House

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Sue Hughes has many years’ experience managing museum and heritage sites, along with developing and delivering art, craft and local history...
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New project to help working-age people living with sensory impairment

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The new service aims to enable people with sight and/or hearing impairment to adapt to life with sensory loss and maintain and build...
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Machars Basics Bank appeals for Food Donations

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Machars Basics Bank which provides dedicated support and assistance to families and individuals in need throughout the Machars Area of Wigtownshire,...
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Trust complete delayed training programme in traditional skills

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There were 75 trainees in total over five days from all walks of life and all...
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Virtual event to explore benefits of 5G technology for South Scotland

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The event aims to highlight how to be more productive, efficient and competitive by capitalising upon the upcoming introduction of 5G in the...
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New report highlights work of TSIs throughout Covid-19

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The aim of the review was to better understand the role of Third Sector Interfaces during the Covid-19...
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Loch Ken plans to be the world’s first ‘future-ready’ community

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The ‘first’ for this type of approach will seek to align the plan with all 17 of the UN Sustainable Development...
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