Citizens Advice team help at Social Security Appeal Tribunals

The team helps people who have taken their benefits claims through to the appeals process and who require representation at appeal hearing.

READ MORE

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award looks for applicants

Applications will be submitted directly by national charities during May to mid-June. 

READ MORE

Citizens Advice Service team get muddy to raise funds for charity

The team are tackling the event on July 3 under the team name The Scrambled Legs.

READ MORE

Better Lives Partnership joins additional support needs learning network

The aims of this network are to increase employment opportunities, share best practices, and encourage innovation as well as identify barriers to opportunities.

READ MORE

£15 million for second year of community mental health fund

Ninety-one community organisations across the length and breadth of south of Scotland have already shared almost £2.5million.

READ MORE

Fund opens for new summer events for children and young people

Organisations are sought to deliver free activities for children and young people aged 5-14 for the duration of the summer holidays

READ MORE

Final opportunity for census return

Householders across Scotland are being offered a short extension until the end of May to complete their census return, National Records of Scotland (NRS) have confirmed. By allowing outstanding online and paper returns to be submitted over a further four weeks, NRS is ensuring that everyone across the country has the opportunity to complete their… Read more »

READ MORE

Dumfries and Galloway students give back to their community

A dozen students, from the college’s Stranraer campus, took part in Leonard Cheshire in Scotland’s ‘Can Do’ programme.

READ MORE

Free training planned by Community Action through Participation and Engagement Network

The Community Action through Participation and Engagement Network (CAPE) is planning free training over the summer. This training is for people with a remit or interest in engaging with communities to find out local views and ideas. What is Participatory Appraisal? A method of conducting action research A toolkit of community development approaches and methods… Read more »

READ MORE

Old Police Station community-led housing wins national award

The Old Police Station project was the winner in the “Best Old Wreck” category, reflecting the restoration of the long-term vacant building.

READ MORE

New directors appointed to board of Midsteeple Quarter

Two new volunteer directors have been appointed at the ambitious organisation working to breathe new life into Dumfries High Street. Frances Campbell and Robert Richmond have taken their places on the Board of Midsteeple Quarter, which has taken a string of prominent underused buildings into community ownership as part of a trailblazing regeneration project. Both… Read more »

READ MORE

Multiagency Adult Support and Protection (Level 2) Training for staff working with vulnerable adults

The multiagency training sessions are aimed at all partner agency staff who work with vulnerable adults.  The full day training event will feature input from Social Work, MASH, Police Scotland, D&G NHS, and D&G Advocacy Service. Learning Outcomes: •            The principles to be followed in Adult Protection Intervention and your role •            Definition of ‘adult… Read more »

READ MORE

Project officer Louise joins Dumfries and Galloway Outdoor Access Trust

Her role will allow the Trust to better establish its role in the region and marks a milestone for the organisation.

READ MORE

Multiagency Adult Support and Protection (Level 2) Training

The multiagency training sessions are aimed at all partner agency staff who work with vulnerable adults.  The full day training event will feature input from Social Work, MASH, Police Scotland, D&G NHS, and D&G Advocacy Service. Learning Outcomes: •            The principles to be followed in Adult Protection Intervention and your role •            Definition of ‘adult… Read more »

READ MORE

Grants up to £1.5m to support place-based regeneration of heritage areas

Heritage focused schemes that are located within conservation areas or distinctive heritage areas will be supported through the programme.

READ MORE

Invitation from council to Community Conversations ahead of tourist season

The local authority is keen to share information on its plans to welcome visitors to Dumfries and Galloway.

READ MORE

Over £50,000 of Lottery money goes to local Trust in Dumfries and Galloway

Part of the money was given to help mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

READ MORE

Legion Scotland granted Freedom of Dumfries and Galloway

2021 was the 100th anniversary of the Legion and Dumfries and Galloway Council agreed to grant Honorary Freeman status to Legion Scotland.

READ MORE

Food Train launches fundraiser in final leg to create centre for older people

The charity is transforming the former council offices on English Street into its first purpose-created headquarters.

READ MORE

Appeal for urgent donations to support Ukraine

The Team are looking for donations of the most urgently needed item, particularly medical supplies.

READ MORE

Community benefit small grant scheme launches for Dumfries and Galloway

Third sector organisations, constituted community groups, amateur sports clubs, and not for profit social enterprises, can all apply.

READ MORE

Galloway Glens Scheme selected by OECD as a case study in ‘Innovation’

The Galloway Glens Scheme has been selected as one of only four case studies across the whole of Scotland.

READ MORE

Invitation made to join the Participation and Engagement Network

The PEN is managed by NHS Dumfries and Galloway on behalf of the Community Planning Partnership. 

READ MORE

Census day on Sunday March 20

Every household in Scotland has a legal responsibility to complete a census questionnaire.

READ MORE

DGLocator free mobile app- mapping services across Dumfries and Galloway

Thank you for your interest in downloading our free mobile app DGLocator. It is available now to download on the Apple App Store and Android on Google Play at the links below. Android – https://bit.ly/dglocatorandroid Apple – https://apple.co/3BbTNs8 The app showcases the services available through charities, voluntary organisations, and social enterprises within the region. Already over 1000… Read more »

READ MORE

Donations and collections in region to help support Ukrainians fleeing war

Third sector partners in the region are amongst those helping to support people who have fled the war in Ukraine. OPIR / MOOL – organising an aid convoy, awaiting details of warehouse in Dumfries for donations, also a collection point in Lockerbie Ukranian Chapel at Hallmuir near Lockerbie on March 5-6 and 12-13, donations being… Read more »

READ MORE

Excellence Award for D&G community resilience response in pandemic

The annual CoSLA’s Excellence Awards recognise areas of best practice and innovatively delivering services.

READ MORE

Community organisations celebrate almost £2.5m in grant awards

Over £1.3million was awarded to successful applicants in Dumfries and Galloway and more than £1.1million in the Scottish Borders.

READ MORE

Research project investigates digital use by vulnerable in the region

Charity Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway is collecting data on the nature of exclusion to develop a wider understanding of what needs to change.

READ MORE

Citizens Advice Service here to help with current energy crisis

The Service is here to help with soaring energy bills, as prices rise and the cost of living increases.

READ MORE

Lodge opened after redevelopment for support service at Shambellie

The Lodge is the first part of the redevelopment project at Shambellie House to be completed.

READ MORE

Regeneration project to reinvigorate rural D&G communities

Glentrool and Bargrennan Community Trust have received over £280,000 to help develop more affordable and sustainable housing in the area.

READ MORE

Home from hospital food packs to support health and social care in region

Alliance between Health and Social Care Partnership in partnership and local charity piloted.

READ MORE

Work starts on charity Food Train’s new headquarters

Work on the former Dumfries and Galloway Council office building on English Street started this week, with the charity hoping to move in later this year.

READ MORE

Solway Credit Union adds more than 100 new members during pandemic

The Solway Credit Union exists to provide low-cost and supportive credit to the people of Annandale and Eskdale, Nithsdale, and the Stewartry.

READ MORE

Wigtownshire charities recognised at Royal Carol Service

John Brennan and Kirsty Currie, together with their partners, were nominated by the Lord Lieutenant of Wigtown, Aileen Brewis.

READ MORE

£3.4million in grants for communities in Mid and Upper Nithsdale

Kirkconnel and Kelloholm Community Development Trust is set to receive £2.3million, while the Old School Thornhill is to receive £1.1million.

READ MORE

Food Train pair attend Duchess of Cambridge’s Christmas service

Margaret Glover and Helen McAnespie were nominated to attend in recognition of their work for Food Train.

READ MORE

10,000 contacts of support for Carers from centre in region

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 year.

READ MORE

Delivery Plan launched for South of Scotland Regional Economic Strategy

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 Scotland.

READ MORE

Galloway Glens Scheme secures six-month extension to work in area

The Scheme is an initiative of the Council’s Environment Team and will oversee investment of more than £5million in the area.

READ MORE

Fund prepares to launch to help tackle mental health inequalities

Grassroots community groups, social enterprises, and third sector organisations will be able to benefit from the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund.

READ MORE

Sarah-Jane set to inspire connections at the Crichton Trust

She will liaise with and support the businesses, education institutions, and charitable organisations based at The Crichton.

READ MORE

Consultation begins on Scotland’s National Planning Framework 4

It sets out how the Scottish Government’s approach to planning and development will help to achieve a net-zero, sustainable Scotland by 2045.

READ MORE

Online event to share work of Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Support Centre

The event will bring together staff and volunteers to talk more about the work they do and the support offered.  

READ MORE

Hundreds lodge interest in new £750,000 fund for south Scotland

The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund will be open this month in Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders, with over £750,000 available across the two areas.

READ MORE

Donations of warm winter clothes sought by local authority

Jackets, jumpers, cardigans, hats, scarves, gloves, etc in any sizes are requested – both children and adults.

READ MORE

Scotland’s Census 2022 awareness sessions now under way

The sessions will offer a general overview of the Census and what will be required on the ground.

READ MORE

New £50,000 Jubilee grants launches next week

Funded projects will need to be up and running by Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend on the June 5 2022.

READ MORE

Stranraer social enterprise builds case for Fair Work employment

The social enterprise operates the Community Reuse Shop, The Re:Loved Shop, Fed Up Community Café and Rhins Active.

READ MORE