Over £1.3million was awarded to successful applicants in Dumfries and Galloway and more than £1.1million in the Scottish Borders.
Community organisations celebrate almost £2.5m in grant awards
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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.
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.
£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.
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.
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.
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.
Scottish Land Fund
The Fund supports urban and rural communities to become more resilient and sustainable through the ownership and management of land and land assets. It offers grants of £5000 up to £1 million to help communities take ownership of the land and buildings that matter to them, as well as practical support to develop their aspirations… Read more »
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.
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.
Children and Young People Forum
As part of its engagement work, Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway host and help run thematic forums. Currently, we support forums centred on: Community Health and Wellbeing Children and young people Tackling poverty Employability Social Enterprise The forums are open to any third sector organisation or community group that self-identifies as having a role to… Read more »
The Langholm Alliance
The Langholm Alliance is an umbrella community organisation approved by Scottish ministers to oversee the economic regeneration of our town by 2030. The Muckle Toon, as it is known locally, is surrounded by stunning countryside, rolling hills, rivers and forests and is home to some of Scotland’s best-loved wildlife. The wider community also has a… Read more »
Consultation on draft South of Scotland Regional Economic Strategy
The consultation on the draft first ever South of Scotland Regional Economic Strategy is open now and runs until Monday August 16.
Scottish Government hand over Shambellie House to local Trustees
It is planned to start to deliver a range of courses in January delivered by local artists, makers, photographers and practitioners.
Expressions of interest invited for Phase two of Communities Recovery Fund
Community organisations are being invited to submit an expression of interest for phase two of the Communities Recovery Fund. Additional funding of £6.5million has been secured for a further phase in 2021-22 after the success of the initial round. Dumfries and Galloway has been identified by the Scottish Government to be one of 10 local… Read more »
Dumfries Partnership Action Group
Founded in 2019, Dumfries Partnership Action Group are a unique collaboration of Dumfries-based businesses, community organisations and social enterprises that have joined forces to launch a new development partnership for the regional capital, the Dumfries Partnership Action Group (DPAG). The initiative, which has the active support of Dumfries and Galloway Council, comes as towns across… Read more »
Ambitious strategy for the future of the South of Scotland to be considered
The draft strategy could soon be made available for public consultation ahead of being finalised later this year.
The Multiverse expands with official opening of The Coalface
Crawick Multiverse, a spectacular 55-acre land art installation, near Sanquhar, was the vision of artist Charles Jencks.
New home required for homeless support charity SHAX
SHAX is an award winning re-use furniture social enterprise and charity helping people in new and low-income households to start and sustain a home.
Queen’s Award for volunteers Galloway Mountain Rescue Service
Galloway Mountain Rescue Team was one of 230 diverse charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to be awarded the honour last year.
Over £500,000 Lottery funding goes to 15 organisations across region
The Usual Place led the way with almost £250,000 to continue to run its skills and personal development programme.
Business Plan Template
A comprehensive and detailed template to allow you to develop a business plan for your social enterprise.
Town Hall to be brought back to life after £1million further support
The £2.65m project will see the creation of a 16-bed bunkhouse which will be predominantly for walkers travelling on the 143-mile Whithorn Way.
Undertaking Market Research
Some tools, techniques, and types of market research that a social enterprise might use.
Simple Cost Benefit Analysis
How to generate a simple cost benefit analysis when considering spending money in your social enterprise.
Problem Solving
An introductory problem-solving technique you can use within your social enterprise.
PESTLE Analysis
What is PESTLE and how to use it to survey the external world in which your social enterprise operates.
Meetings Visioning And Project Planning
A tool to help meetings, visioning, and project planning for your social enterprise.
Leadership Styles
Example leadership styles that may be appropriate for you and your social enterprise.
Growth Plans
What is a growth plan and what should your social enterprises growth plan contain.
Good Governance
The core principles of Good Governance in any social enterprise or charity.
Focus Groups
What are Focus Groups and how you can create them for the benefit of your social enterprise.
Fitting With Regional Economic Plans
Why it is important your social enterprises plans and projection fit in with regional economic plans.
Health, Safety, and Environment Risk Assessment
What do I need for Health, Safety and Environment when I first start my social enterprise.
Developing Your Workforce
How to produce a comprehensive plan for the development of a social enterprise’s employees and volunteers.
Developing New Products Innovation
What factors you need to consider when developing new products for your social enterprise.
Developing Digital Capabilities
What digital capabilities does my social enterprise need, and what do I need to consider?
Developing A Marketing Strategy
How to develop a Marketing Strategy that is appropriate for your social enterprise.
Decide On A Bank Account
What to think about when setting up a bank account for your social enterprise.
Creating A Positive Culture
Understanding your social enterprise’s culture, how to shape it and the factors that influence it.
Break Even Point
How to calculate the point when your enterprise will reach the break-even.
Social Entrepreneurs Fund
The Social Entrepreneurs Fund (SEF) is run by FirstPort and has different funds depending on the stage you are at and how developed (or not) your idea is. Pounds for Purpose (PfP) – This fund is for individuals aged 16-26 with an idea to create positive change in the world around them. £500 awards are… Read more »
Links
As well as talking to us at Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway, below are a wide list of resources that you may find helpful and useful. Some of these are national organisations and others provide local support. This is not a complete list, but should help to get you going with your thinking.
Legal Structures
Once you have your idea for your social enterprise, one of the steps to making it real is to consider forming a legal entity. The term social enterprise does not have a formal legal meaning and is not a formal status with HMRC or other government agency. It is a general description that can be… Read more »
Social Aims
Social aims are as the name suggests – the aims of the business that benefit society. They can strengthen communities, protect the environment, or improve people’s life chances. They can be a direct output for the products and services produced, or they be built into how the business operates. can
Dumfries and Galloway Care Trust
The Care Trust is an established charity and social enterprise providing supported real life work placements through its gardening in the community and woodwork projects for adults 16 plus, who have learning disabilities/autism(ASD). The aims of the Care Trust are to improve and enhance the quality of life of everyone who attends by building confidence,… Read more »
The Crichton Foundation
The Foundation encourages local people, businesses and organisations to take an active interest in the Crichton Campus and help to achieve its charitable aims and objectives which are: Creating a centre of academic excellence and enterprise in the South of Scotland Increasing access to Higher Education Providing awards and grants to students… Read more »
Community Reuse Shop
The Community Reuse receives and collects donations of household items and office goods from members of the community for reuse across Wigtownshire. We do this to assist in the alleviation of poverty by providing affordable homeware for people on a low income and the wider community. Our environmental aim is to reduce waste by saving… Read more »