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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.
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award looks for applicants
Applications will be submitted directly by national charities during May to mid-June.
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.
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.
£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.
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
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 »
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.
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 »
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.
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 »
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 »
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.
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 »
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Appeal for urgent donations to support Ukraine
The Team are looking for donations of the most urgently needed item, particularly medical supplies.
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.
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.
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.
Census day on Sunday March 20
Every household in Scotland has a legal responsibility to complete a census questionnaire.
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 »
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 »
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
£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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.