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Dumfries and Galloway Council in partnership with DG Unlimited has made grant awards totalling £50,000 from the Dumfries and Galloway Regional Arts Fund 2024/25. Thirteen local groups across the region are benefiting from the fund this year. Frank Hayes, Chair of DG Unlimited, the independent charity that champions the region’s arts, said: “DG Unlimited is proud… Read more »

Third sector organisations are invted to deliver free activities for vulnerable children and young people aged 5–16.

The plan will be used to help tackle inequalities and build a thriving economy over the next 10 years.

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 which will help to keep vital local services running. The funding, made possible by National Lottery players, means that many community and voluntary sector groups will be able to continue… Read more »

Rosie McLuskie will succeed long-serving Michelle Carruthers in the role from April 1.

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 Dumfries-founded organisation has been awarded Investing in Volunteers (IiV) status, recognising its high standards for good practice in how it works with its volunteers. Food Train’s operations are supported… Read more »

Disclosure Scotland is consulting on the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme fee waivers, discounting and accredited body fees.

Parents and families experiencing hardship can access essential items they need for their baby and toddler for free. 

The successful applicants were selected through an independent scoring panel.

The substantial sum directly contributes to the well-being of Carers and the individuals they care for.

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 Fridays until Mondays is part of a package of support being made available for start-ups through a Pop-up Enterprise Hub initiative aimed at providing a springboard to success. Led… Read more »

A Local Action Group made up of representatives from the third, public, and private sectors decided what applications were successful.

The £2.6 billion UK Shared Prosperity Fund succeeds the old EU structural funds.

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 changed over the past few years as we face the post-pandemic challenges that we haven’t yet addressed, on top of already difficult pressures for our children, families, and communities. I’m… Read more »

All community groups and community councils interested in gathering the views of their community for local place planning are invited to take part.

The map is designed to make the future simpler for companies across the region to access digital development.

Norma became the Chief Executive Officer of Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway in 2018.

Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) is looking for a consultant to identify third sector organisations within the region that are providing employability-related services to deliver activities linking to the Employability Pipeline. TSDG is one of 32 third sector interfaces in Scotland. There is one in each local authority area. TSDG has four purposes: To… Read more »

Community groups and charities across Dumfries and Galloway celebrate successful applications to the National Lottery and The Robertson Trust.

Those who participate will: develop business development and innovation skills, confidence, and leadership capabilities.

Equivalent to an MBE, it is the highest honour given to local voluntary groups in the UK.

12 ideas will be selected from submissions to Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership’s Intrapreneurship Programme. 

The Youth Awards recognise the incredible achievements, journeys and stories of young people and youth organisations in Dumfries and Galloway.

Kateryna Stoian’s primary responsibility is to assist volunteer involving organisations in enhancing their capacity and capability in volunteer management.

The funding from the Scottish Government will allow charities to deliver a range of projects.

Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway has a pool of consultants who we invite to support pieces of work on an ad hoc basis.

Michelle Carruthers praises volunteers and says: “It’s been an absolute privilege to do my job”.

The recognition marks the efforts of the organisation’s volunteers and the impact they have had on the community.

The Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey service is a tried and tested model which provides one to one, tailored support for people affected by cancer.

Alan Webb will replace the organisation’s current chief executive, Norma Austin Hart, when she retires later this year.

The purpose of SEDG is to create opportunities for the Dumfries and Galloway social enterprise community to develop and thrive.

Applications are now open for the Intrapreneurship Programme to enable people to live well at home for longer.

The total available in the region is £440,217 and is open to projects supporting those aged 16 and over.

The Minister had an opportunity to chat with clients who use their services, providing her with a rich insight into their experiences.

A Listening Ear Dumfries and Galloway will now be able to expand its current befriending services throughout the region following funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, Improving Lives. The project will see A Listening Ear continue its work to support people who are isolated and lonely in the region, extending its already successful telephone… Read more »

Learners Together has won the Group Award at the national Adult Learners’ Week Awards Ceremony.

The Scottish Care Care Technologist Team is excited to announce two upcoming roadshows aimed at bringing together social care providers, the people they support and their Carers and families to explore and share digital tools that can enhance the quality of life for supported people.  The roadshows will provide a unique opportunity for attendees to… Read more »

The Community Led Local Development programme will make more than £566,000 in funding available this year for revenue and capital projects.

The grant fund will open for applications at the end of August, with full details being published in advance.

Volunteers are needed to help clear invasive sitka spruce trees over a small part of a community-owned nature reserve.

The interactive online conference will showcase where gaps are in service provision and provide insight on people’s experience of accessing employment.

The funds will play a pivotal role in bringing the long-awaited indoor arena to life.

The Dumfries and Galloway Unpaid Carers Conference will take place at Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries on Tuesday October 10.

The first ever Lockerbie Academy Charity Fair has taken place. The day, organised in partnership between the school and Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG), gave charities the chance to present their services and opportunities to pupils. Children in S3 also had access to local charities to help with their task of selecting an organisation… Read more »

A number of new jobs are available due to the arrival of the Community Led Local Development programme and funding administration.

The new base at Monreith House is fully accessible and places the charity amongst a large number of other third sector organisations.

Dumfries and Galloway groups celebrate award from The National Lottery Community Fund.

A Local Action Group (LAG) is being formed to distribute funding via the Community Led Local Development (CLLD) programme. This web page will give background to the LAG and answer questions you may have. If you are interested in applying to become a LAG member, please click HERE. For over 20 years, until 2021, a… Read more »

Organisations are being asked to deliver free activities for children and young people aged 5–16 for the duration of the summer holidays.

Book Town people gather to celebrate town’s regeneration as they look ahead to the 25th annual festival.