We have been part of the TSDG for around 4 years now and we have had great support and success and especially prior and after our donation centre opened in 2022. The staff at both Dumfries locations have reported that they have had good success and support from volunteers that have come via TSDG, whether they had stayed on or were just passing through… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Alan Webb will replace the organisation’s current chief executive, Norma Austin Hart, when she retires later this year.
A number of new jobs are available due to the arrival of the Community Led Local Development programme and funding administration.
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 are relaunching their roadshows across the region this summer.
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 Dumfries and Galloway’s people and communities.
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 »
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 »
Thirty-seven projects across Dumfries and Galloway will share £527,867 over the next year to help enhance mental wellbeing, reduce inequalities and strengthen community resilience. The successful applicants to the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults focus on key priorities including tackling social isolation and loneliness, supporting suicide prevention, and addressing poverty and inequality…. Read more »
A special workshop for the Third Sector Leaders Forum. More details to follow.
A dedicated workshop to inform how the third sector will be involved in supporting delivery of the Year One actions of the General Medical Services Delivery Plan. The delivery plan has been co produced with GP practices and wider system partners from consolidated engagement across four dedicated streams including the above and also public and… Read more »
Rhian Davies, former Lead for Community Transport Rhian has been volunteering as Secretary for Cycling Dumfries for the past four years. What motivated you to volunteer? I have volunteered as Secretary for Cycling Dumfries for the last four years. At our recent AGM, we identified governance as an area we need to review. As a new staff member at Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway, I had governance training which I was ready to put into action! Having… Read more »
Rachel Muir, former Development Officer, Income and Fair Funding Rachel volunteered with Galloway Fisheries Trust, helping to plant trees along a watercourse in Upper Urr. She was motivated by a desire to help address the biodiversity and climate crises. As a keen environmentalist, I wanted to volunteer with one of the many third sector organisations in Dumfries and Galloway… Read more »
An innovative new digital platform designed to transform collaboration across the third sector in Dumfries and Galloway is set to be developed through a strategic partnership between South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG). The initiative forms part of DGCollective, the sector-owned approach to collaboration for better outcomes across the… Read more »
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway has welcomed the announcement made this week by the Scottish Government on development of a new third sector partnership, whilst sounding caution that design of a new agreement should not stop progress on Fair Funding, sector investment and a more strategic role in delivering reform and impact for our communities…. Read more »
A STRONG commitment to long-term partnership with the third sector has been reaffirmed this week — as plans are set out to strengthen how advice, support and care services delivered in communities are commissioned. The Integration Joint Board (IJB) heard plans to bring third sector organisations together through a Strategic Alliance, creating a single, shared… Read more »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Disclosure Scotland is consulting on the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme fee waivers, discounting and accredited body fees.
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 »
Community groups and charities across Dumfries and Galloway celebrate successful applications to the National Lottery and The Robertson Trust.
Kateryna Stoian’s primary responsibility is to assist volunteer involving organisations in enhancing their capacity and capability in volunteer management.
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway has a pool of consultants who we invite to support pieces of work on an ad hoc basis.