From CEO Alan Webb “Just last week, we gave evidence in the Scottish Parliament about tackling inequalities in rural Scotland, from the availability and costs of transport to limited digital connection, the cost of living in terms of food, fuel and household bills and services being hard to access for too many. “There was therefore… Read more »
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Chair of Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway’s board steps down
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway’s board chair John Dougan has stepped down from his role after serving his full term. John, who is also CEO of Relationship Scotland Dumfries and Galloway, led his final AGM before leaving the board. He said: “As I step down from my role as Chair of Third Sector Dumfries and… Read more »
Call out for new trustees for Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) is inviting nominations for new trustees to join our Board ahead of our Annual General Meeting in November. As the third sector interface for Dumfries and Galloway, TSDG works to promote, support and develop a strong third sector and to ensure that its voice is heard in community planning… Read more »
Two new members of staff join Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway
We are delighted to welcome new leads for both Communities and Sector Support and Children, Young People and Families. Joanna Jones has started as our Lead for Communities and Sector Support and heads our team of development and support officers whose roles include building sector capacity, collaboration, leadership, good governance, sustainability, planning and volunteering. Before… Read more »
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway – Volunteers’ Week 2024
As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Volunteers Week, we are taking a look closer to home and featuring some of our own staff who volunteer for local organisations in their spare time. Richard Rennie, is our Locality Development Officer in Nithsdale, and volunteers as a cricket club coach. He said: “I recently moved back… Read more »
Message from Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway’s new CEO
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 »
Next CEO selected for Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway
Alan Webb will replace the organisation’s current chief executive, Norma Austin Hart, when she retires later this year.
Growth launches recruitment drive for Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway
A number of new jobs are available due to the arrival of the Community Led Local Development programme and funding administration.
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway move base to The Crichton
The new base at Monreith House is fully accessible and places the charity amongst a large number of other third sector organisations.
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway goes back on tour for roadshows
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway are relaunching their roadshows across the region this summer.
Welcome to Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway
We are a charitable organisation that exists to promote, support, and develop a strong third sector, social enterprise, volunteering, and connect into community planning. Our sector includes organisations that exist to improve the lives of the people and communities of Dumfries and Galloway.
New online funding finder launched for third sector in Dumfries and Galloway
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) has today launched an innovative new online platform aimed at helping third sector organisations across the region identify and access vital funding opportunities. The TSDG Funding Finder, available now at https://funding.idoxopen4community.co.uk/tsdgfundingfinder, is a powerful, free-to-use tool tailored specifically to meet the needs of charities, voluntary organisations, community groups, and… Read more »
Conference helps showcase impact of third sector in Dumfries and Galloway
A full-day conference for the third sector has showcased its scale in Dumfries and Galloway. Almost 100 representatives from charities and community groups across the region came together at the event this month hosted by Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway. Build Innovate Sustain was centred around community health and wellbeing and highlighted its impact in… Read more »
Third Sector SDS Short-Term Working Group
Better Lives Partnership are keen to facilitate a Short-Term Working Group on Self Directed Support with other third sector organisations in order to influence budget decisions by elected members. The group is open to those who manage SDS, or support those in receipt of SDS funding, across Dumfries and Galloway and the objective is create… Read more »
Children, Young People and Family Forum
Launch of Dumfries and Galloway’s Neurodiverse Affirming: Community Spaces and Places Checklist. Build awareness and understanding of the Neurodivergent-Affirming Community Spaces and Places Checklist Support organisations to recognise what good practice looks like, to enable meaningful self-assessment. Identify realistic areas for improvement and aspects that may be beyond the scope of their community space or… Read more »
Being a trustee has made me a more rounded and confident leader
Sleeping Giants Community Development CIC is a community-focused capacity building social enterprise based in Dumfries and Galloway. We provide a range of services and support that strengthen the skills, abilities and confidence of people, community groups and organisations to take effective action and leading roles in the development of their communities. We have a fantastic group of Board members… Read more »
Community Health and Wellbeing Forum
Join the movement Who makes physical activity possible — and where do we go from here? Let’s kick off 2026 with energy, honesty, and movement — in every sense. This special Community Health and Wellbeing Forum marks the third sector launch of Dumfries and Galloway’s Physical Activity Strategy. It’s a strategy for everyone, not just… Read more »
Critical advice service under threat as council considers third sector cuts
Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS) is facing the possibility of losing all of its funding from Dumfries and Galloway Council. It is one of a number of options being considered in a new local authority budget consultation that will impact on the third sector across the region. The budget consultation can be… Read more »
Scotland’s Health and Social Care secretary visits Dumfries lunch club
Scotland’s Health and Social Care Secretary joined a group of older people for lunch to see how a pop-up cafe is playing its part in tackling malnutrition and loneliness. Neil Gray visited Food Train’s community hub in Dumfries town centre on Wednesday, where a group aged 65 and over gather for a chat and a… Read more »
New social enterprise team in place to relaunch support for the sector
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) has revealed a new social enterprise team to help enhance the contribution of the sector to the economic development of the region. The team will work to embed Community Wealth Building principles, strengthen the social enterprise ecosystem, and ensure the voice of local organisations is represented in decision-making processes…. Read more »
Organisations connect and collaborate at Meet TSDG event
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) welcomed organisations, community groups, and individuals this week to a special event — offering a unique opportunity to discover the wide range of free support and services available to the region’s third sector. The first of a series of events, Meet Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway began with a… Read more »
Coming soon – new funding portal for third sector
A major boost in the search for funding is on its way for the third sector in Dumfries and Galloway. Starting next month, Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway is launching an exciting new tool designed to supercharge your search for funding: the TSDG Funding Finder – a free, easy-to-use grant portal. Whether you’re a community… Read more »
Third sector and community organisations invited to apply for grants
NHS Dumfries and Galloway Charity are launching their annual grant programme with applications being invited from local third sector and community organisations that provide a service or support to our Health Board. Grant applications are invited up to and including £5,000. Your application should provide evidence as to why the funding is needed and also… Read more »
Support growing for new collaborative model for region’s third sector
Momentum is building behind DGCollective — a bold, sector-led concept being developed by Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway to establish a collective and collaborative approach to third sector leadership across the region. The core ambition of DGCollective is to unite the sector in addressing shared challenges, seizing emerging opportunities, and harnessing its collective strength for… Read more »
New mental health forum aims to strengthen collaboration and support
A new initiative aimed at building stronger, more collaborative support for mental health across the region has held its launch meeting. Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway played host to the inaugural Mental Health Forum with 40 people attending to represent 27 organisations. The forum in Dumfries featured thought-provoking contributions from national and regional speakers, including… Read more »
Over £440,000 goes to 41 community projects across Dumfries and Galloway
Forty-one community projects across Dumfries and Galloway are sharing £440,157 to help tackle mental health and wellbeing. The successful applicants to the fourth round of the Scottish Government’s Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund were selected through an independent scoring panel. The fund had received 110 applications asking for over £1.9million of support. Its ambition… Read more »
Round four in Dumfries and Galloway
Successful applicants in the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund round four: A Listening Ear: Expanding ALE Befriending Services to Reduce Loneliness and Isolation – £8,900This funding supports A Listening Ear (ALE) to deliver its befriending service by adding in-person initiatives to reduce loneliness and improve well-being in Dumfries and Galloway. New offerings include one-to-ones,… Read more »
The CatStrand goes carbon neutral
The CatStrand Arts Centre, a hub for creativity and community in New Galloway, has reached a major sustainability milestone, transitioning its heating system entirely to renewable energy sources This transformation was made possible through funding from Local Energy Scotland’s CARES fund and the Scottish Government’s Community Led Local Development (CLLD) program, administered by the D&G… Read more »
Case continues to be made for sector eNIC rise exemption despite rejection
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) is continuing to make the case for a third sector exemption to planned increases in employer’s National Insurance contributions (eNICs), in the face of the UK Government repeating a rejection of such a move. Alan Webb, TSDG’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), joined organisations such as SCVO and NCVO later… Read more »
Disappointment at response to calls for NIC increase exemption for third sector
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway’s Chief Executive Officer has joined national criticism of the Chancellor’s response to a call for a third sector exemption to planned increases in National Insurance (NI) contributions. Alan Webb shared his disappointment after Rachel Reeves confirmed there would be no mitigations provided to deal with the increased cost. Both he… Read more »
Calls to cap NI contributions for third sector ahead of increase
The impact of a planned increase in employer’s National Insurance (NI) Contributions has prompted a call from Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) to cap charity rates at the current level. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said employers will pay NI at a rate of 15 per cent on salaries above £5,000 from April, up from 13.8… Read more »
Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy Leadership Board
The Leadership Board has been established to oversee the delivery of Scotland’s national strategy on Mental Health and Wellbeing. The Board, jointly chaired by the Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport and the COSLA Spokesperson for Health and Social Care, will support and oversee the delivery of the ten priorities in the Mental… Read more »
Unpaid carers invited to conference supporting their health and wellbeing
A conference for unpaid carers in Dumfries and Galloway will be held in Easterbrook Hall on Thursday 10th October. This will be the second year of the event, which aims to bring unpaid carers and support organisations together to understand the needs of unpaid carers and to showcase the wide range of organisations that can… Read more »
£347,015 fund opens to communities across Dumfries and Galloway
A funding programme worth a total of £347,015 is now open across Dumfries and Galloway. Charities, constituted community groups, co-operatives, public sector organisations, small and medium-sized enterprises, community interest companies, and community benefit societies based within the region can all apply to round three of the region’s Community Led Local Development Fund. A Local Action… Read more »
Sadness at the passing of our friend and colleague
Everyone at Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway is deeply saddened at the passing of our friend and colleague Sharee Donoghue. Sharee was our Lead for Employability, Skills and Learning and joined the organisation in November 2021. Since then, she built and strengthened relationships with partners and other third sector organisations using her experience of over… Read more »
Third sector given advance notice about launch of fund’s next round
The next round of the Community Led Local Development Fund in Dumfries and Galloway is on its way. The fund priorities locally will be: Small revenue grants will be available up to £5,000 and the main revenue and capital grants programme will open to applications up to £50,000. A Local Action Group (LAG) made up… Read more »
University invites third sector organisations to take part in welcome fairs
Third sector organisations are being invited to take part in the Welcome Week at The University of Glasgow, Dumfries Campus from September 16th-20th. The university is seeking enthusiastic stallholders for various fairs, held daily from 9.30am to 2.30pm in the Rutherford McCowan Building on the Crichton Campus. Here’s what is planned for the week: Monday,… Read more »
FM’s pledge to eradicate child poverty sparks call for third sector investment
A pledge by the First Minister to eradicate child poverty in Scotland has been welcomed by Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) with a call to invest in the sector’s work in communities. In his statement to the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday, First Minister John Swinney made it clear that ending child poverty was the… Read more »
Regional Arts Fund supports third sector organisations to deliver events
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 urged to have say on PVG fees and discounts consultation
Disclosure Scotland is consulting on the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme fee waivers, discounting and accredited body fees.
Pop-up enterprise hub launched on Dumfries High Street
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 »
Over £637,000 goes to third sector organisations across D&G
Community groups and charities across Dumfries and Galloway celebrate successful applications to the National Lottery and The Robertson Trust.
New Volunteering Officer sends out offer of support to third sector
Kateryna Stoian’s primary responsibility is to assist volunteer involving organisations in enhancing their capacity and capability in volunteer management.
Call for consultants to join pool for third sector work
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway has a pool of consultants who we invite to support pieces of work on an ad hoc basis.
New round in Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
The total available in the region is £440,217 and is open to projects supporting those aged 16 and over.
£566,000 funding programme opens in Dumfries and Galloway
The Community Led Local Development programme will make more than £566,000 in funding available this year for revenue and capital projects.
Round Two awards in Dumfries and Galloway
This second year of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund was launched in 2022. (Awards listed alphabetically) All Roads Lead to Whithorn – Warm Machars Space – £16,780 With the funds, a series of classes and social groups will be created in a warm, welcoming and supportive space with a weekly drop in, and… Read more »
Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults brings vital support to grassroots groups and organisations across Dumfries and Galloway. The fund helps community-led initiatives that promote good mental health, reduce inequalities, and strengthen local resilience. The fund’s fifth round closed on 24th October. Background Established in 2021, the Fund has already distributed over… Read more »
Free support roadshows return for charities and community groups
The roadshows provide an opportunity for the third sector to seek support on governance, volunteering, or funding.
First ever Online Conversations promote themes within third sector
All the sessions are designed to help the third sector become stronger, more resilient, and more sustainable.