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New free app and website map locates services across Dumfries and Galloway
DGLocator is the creation of Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway and is supported by a free to access website.
Support4Life – here to help those with long term conditions with benefits
The project helps those with Long Term Conditions, illnesses and disabilities identify and claim the benefits they are entitled to.
Report highlights support for Windfarm Community Benefit Fund
Independent review shows strong levels of positivity surrounding programme as directors announce new small grants scheme to support string of communities.
More awards from the Galloway Glens Small Grants Scheme
The Galloway Glens Scheme is an initiative of Dumfries an Galloway Council’s Environment team.
Success for two projects with offers from Community Ownership Fund
The £150 million Community Ownership Fund will run over a total of four years with the start of round two coming soon.
D&G projects chosen in pilot of EU structural fund replacement
The £220 million UK Community Renewal Fund will provide funding to help places across the UK prepare for the introduction of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
#COP26 third sector showcase – Solway Firth Partnership
The Partnership works with people on both sides of the Solway Firth and further afield on a wide range of projects.
Electric bike scheme receives grant from Together for Our Planet
The UK Government’s Together for Our Planet initiative has been created to engage people with COP26 and inspire positive climate action.
New Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund launched
The fund aims to support adult community-based initiatives to help address the impact of distress and mental ill health caused by social isolation and loneliness.
Help local people with ME, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Long-Covid
Projects include a befriending service, which would match volunteers with sufferers who are most isolated, providing vital additional peer support
Nominations now open for Dumfries and Galloway Youth Awards
Dumfries and Galloway Youth Awards are making a comeback in 2021 to once again celebrate the hard work, dedication, and amazing achievements of young people across our region. The event will take place in December, but nominations are open now until midnight on Sunday November 7. You can nominate young people who you feel deserve… Read more »
Report highlights positive response to new funding model involving TSIs
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 processes.
South of Scotland Enterprise launch new mobile app
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 South of Scotland.
Garden’s Mark wins Volunteer of the Year title at Scottish Veterans Awards
The Scottish Veterans Awards were held in Edinburgh on Wednesday.
New pilot to increase employment opportunities for people with ASN
Help to create the vision for the ASN Learning Network, an exciting pilot to increase employment opportunities in South of Scotland.
Farewell to LEADER after 20 years and £20 million invested in region
Fears that the region’s efforts to rebuild and regenerate will suffer after 20 years of support for the people of Dumfries and Galloway.
First independent chair of Poverty and Inequalities Partnership appointed
The Poverty and Inequalities Partnership was formed following evaluation of Dumfries and Galloway Council’s first Anti-Poverty Strategy.
Latest funded projects revealed for 10,000 Voices in Action
£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 people including mental health, bullying, poverty and youth opportunities.
Food Train secures first headquarters of its own in Dumfries
Charity grateful for council support as it acquires former local authority building in Dumfries to realise founder’s dream of creating centre for older people.
Tributes paid after sad passing of Creetown Initiative’s Andrew
The skilled fundraiser secured well over £10million for local and client projects Scotland-wide.
Peter joins Trust team as new Arts Culture and Heritage Manager
Peter Renwick joins the Trust at the same time as Helen Keron takes on the post of Executive Manager.
Community Woodland plans present significant sustainable benefits
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 forestry and rural skills in the South of Scotland.
100 year biodiversity bid for South of Scotland gets donation boost
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 fauna.
Community Trust celebrates £95,662 grant for youth programme
The group will use the funding to deliver an E-Sports focused programme of activities for young people in Dumfries and Galloway.
Girlguiding Dumfries and Galloway launches across region
Girlguiding Dumfriesshire, Girlguiding Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, and Girlguiding Wigtownshire, have merged to form Girlguiding Dumfries and Galloway.
Sue joins team at Shambellie House
Sue Hughes has many years’ experience managing museum and heritage sites, along with developing and delivering art, craft and local history workshops.
New project to help working-age people living with sensory impairment
The new service aims to enable people with sight and/or hearing impairment to adapt to life with sensory loss and maintain and build independence.
Machars Basics Bank appeals for Food Donations
Machars Basics Bank which provides dedicated support and assistance to families and individuals in need throughout the Machars Area of Wigtownshire, are currently running low on some of their essential items for their food parcels This organisation would be very grateful if anyone has any spare of the below which may be surplus to their… Read more »
Trust complete delayed training programme in traditional skills
There were 75 trainees in total over five days from all walks of life and all ages.
Virtual event to explore benefits of 5G technology for South Scotland
The event aims to highlight how to be more productive, efficient and competitive by capitalising upon the upcoming introduction of 5G in the area.
New report highlights work of TSIs throughout Covid-19
The aim of the review was to better understand the role of Third Sector Interfaces during the Covid-19 pandemic.
A chat with Community Land Scotland’s Aimee Hesp
The South of Scotland Development Officer outlined for us the support available for aspiring and existing community owners in the area.
Loch Ken plans to be the world’s first ‘future-ready’ community
The ‘first’ for this type of approach will seek to align the plan with all 17 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
DAGCAS making debt advice more accessible in the region
A new Multi-Channel Debt Advice team will enhance specialist debt advice provision.
Funding success for The Guild helps promote young performers
The Guild, producers of the popular monthly Dumfries Market Festival have used some of this award to purchase Busking Kits.
Funding to tackle violence against women and girls
The fund includes more than £28 million for frontline services which provide direct support to women and girls..
Healthy Ageing competition to support social enterprises
The Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) are holding a competition to support social enterprises in developing products and services that tackle some of the impacts of ageing. Funded by UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Healthy Ageing Challenge, the competition provides full funding of up to £150,000 for individual successful projects as a share of an… Read more »
New Round of Robin Rigg Community Fund Opens
Solway Firth Partnership (SFP) is once again running the Robin Rigg Community Fund for 2022 on both side of the Solway Firth. The Robin Rigg Community Fund, provided by RWE Renewables, is available to community groups and organisations in the eligible Solway area undertaking activities that contribute to the reduction of the effects of climate… Read more »
Evolution of Big Burns Supper
Organisers of Big Burns Supper are undertaking a community consultation about the evolution of the festival, and the event model ahead of the next Festival which is due to be staged in January 2022. The festival is produced by a local charity which runs community projects Dumfries Youth Theatre, Dumfries Community Choir, Dumfries Carnival and… Read more »
Quarriers to launch new Parent Carer Support Service
The new service will support parent carers of children under 18 affected by disability, physical or mental health issues, or complex support needs. With bases in Dumfries and Stranraer, the service offers: Support to work out what help you need Range of contact methods Advice and information Peer support Training and Development Support to have… Read more »
2021 Third & Independent Sector Workforce and Recruitment Survey
DG Health and Social Care Partnership is currently developing a new workforce plan and at present there is very little information about our local third and independent sector workforce. At national level, Scottish Care is seeking similar information to input to the Scottish Government. Input is welcome from all providers that operate or work in… Read more »
Significant rise in region’s drug deaths in first half of 2021
In the first six months of 2021 there was a total of 25 suspected drug-related deaths.
Communities get active across the region thanks to volunteers
Volunteers have undertaken various training to ensure a range of walks are on offer to people of all abilities.
Welcome to the Multiverse – Two days of music at spectacular venue
Crawick Multiverse, near Sanquhar, is a 55-acre visitor destination featuring standing stones, great sculpted mounds and other breath-taking features.
Grow well in Dumfries and Galloway with new App launch
The aim of the free app is to provide information on food and physical activity for expectant parents and families with children under five.
Free support launched for social enterprises in Dumfries and Galloway
A team of five specialists can offer one-to-one support or an independent perspective on a social enterprise’s vision or structure.
Castle Douglas Bike And Food Festival needs volunteers
People of all ages and abilities are needed to help deliver a fantastic weekend of action.
Update on Changes to Employment Law from Citizens Advice Service
Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service detail ‘significant’ changes to employment law.
The Edge – Free gambling education workshops for young people
The six-month pilot project is aiming to raise practitioners skills and knowledge around gambling education.
Social Media and Communications intern moves on to a bright future
Modern Apprenticeships are focussed on the workplace and students receive remote support from College tutors using digital technology techniques.