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Third Sector Leaders Forum
Event Type: TSDG
Scale your Social Enterprise
Does your organisation sell a service? Are looking for inspiration on how you can grow and scale? Do you feel you’ve reached the maximum amount of customers you can serve without cloning yourself? Perhaps you’ve hit a wall and you aren’t sure how to take the next step to grow what you do? We’ll start… Read more »
Tools for scaling – overview of nocode, AI + automation
Got a great idea but not sure how to get started with technology? Learn how to build your business online with simple, affordable tools – no tech degree required. You’re not alone – and you don’t need a software developer or big budget to get started. This hands-on event is for people ready to start… Read more »
Carers Forum
The Carers Forum brings together Carers and those working across health, social care, and the third sector to share insight, learning, and understanding. The forum is designed as a collaborative space, where different experiences and viewpoints are valued equally. It focuses on constructive discussion, shared challenges, and practical ways of strengthening support across communities. Full… Read more »
Social Enterprise Hive (Newton Stewart)
Our Social Enterprise Hive is an open, interactive support session designed for individuals and organisations working in – or curious about – the world of Social Enterprise. Participants book a slot to attend the HIVE and, while waiting for their 1:1 session, they’re encouraged to network, share experiences, and connect with others in the local… Read more »
Social Enterprise Hive (Castle Douglas)
Our Social Enterprise Hive is an open, interactive support session designed for individuals and organisations working in – or curious about – the world of Social Enterprise. Participants book a slot to attend the HIVE and, while waiting for their 1:1 session, they’re encouraged to network, share experiences, and connect with others in the local… Read more »
Alternative Finance – Part 2 Community Shares and Bonds
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway has invited the Democratic Finance Scotland Team to explain how the community shares model will allow you to raise equity from community members and those further afield (who then become members of your organisation). It requires you to be set up as a Community Benefit Society (CBS). This session will… Read more »
Alternative Finance – Part 1 Community Shares/Bonds/Democratic Finance
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway has invited The Democratic Finance Scotland team to help you look at an alternative way to raise money for your project. The programme is delivered by Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS). DTAS works with democratic and enterprising community groups across Scotland to help them secure local, and citizen driven sources… Read more »
Social Enterprise Hive (Moffat)
Our Social Enterprise Hive is an open, interactive support session designed for individuals and organisations working in – or curious about – the world of Social Enterprise. Participants book a slot to attend the HIVE and, while waiting for their 1:1 session, they’re encouraged to network, share experiences, and connect with others in the local… Read more »
Carers Forum
Carers Forum | Building The Forum We Need The Carers Forum brings together organisations, Carers, public sector partners, and community groups across Dumfries and Galloway to share insight, understand system changes, and shape stronger support for Carers. This first session will set our direction of travel, agree the Forum’s Terms of Reference, and begin exploring… Read more »
Children, Young People and Family Forum
Launch of Dumfries and Galloway’s Neurodiverse Affirming: Community Spaces and Places Checklist. Build awareness and understanding of the Neurodivergent-Affirming Community Spaces and Places Checklist Support organisations to recognise what good practice looks like, to enable meaningful self-assessment. Identify realistic areas for improvement and aspects that may be beyond the scope of their community space or… Read more »
Community Health and Wellbeing Forum
Join the movement Who makes physical activity possible — and where do we go from here? Let’s kick off 2026 with energy, honesty, and movement — in every sense. This special Community Health and Wellbeing Forum marks the third sector launch of Dumfries and Galloway’s Physical Activity Strategy. It’s a strategy for everyone, not just… Read more »