The annual general meeting of Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway. This is a hybrid meeting. Lunch will be provided for those attending in person with an opportunity to network. More details to follow.
An update from our Board on the recruitment process for a new Chief Executive for Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG). “Following Alan Webb’s announcement earlier this year that he intended to step down from his CEO role with TSDG, the Board undertook a full recruitment process. A preferred candidate was chosen but due to… Read more »
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 »
Effective strategic and operational planning, performance and development are essential to the sustainability of our growing organisation. A significant element of this is how we plan and manage our finances and other resources, build organisational policy and process to enable the work we do for our sector, and develop our practices to build a great… Read more »
We are looking for an experienced senior leader to join TSDG as it enters its next chapter. As Third Sector Interface for Dumfries and Galloway, we work with the sector, partners and communities to address key local priorities, build capacity and maximise investment in our region. Internally, you will lead our thematic and sector support… Read more »
As part of Scotland’s Population Health Framework, the Scottish Government is developing a national social prescribing framework to help make sure more people can benefit from good quality social prescribing wherever they live and whatever their circumstances. Dumfries and Galloway is one of five selected areas in Scotland, asked to engage with local community organisations… Read more »
Scotland is creating a national social prescribing framework and Dumfries and Galloway has been chosen as one of just five areas across the country to help shape it. Whether you run a community organisation, work as a link worker, or support people through social prescribing in any way, we want to hear from you. Why… Read more »
Scotland is creating a national social prescribing framework and Dumfries and Galloway has been chosen as one of just five areas across the country to help shape it. Whether you run a community organisation, work as a link worker, or support people through social prescribing in any way, we want to hear from you. Why… Read more »
Scotland is creating a national social prescribing framework and Dumfries and Galloway has been chosen as one of just five areas across the country to help shape it. Whether you run a community organisation, work as a link worker, or support people through social prescribing in any way, we want to hear from you. Why… Read more »
Scotland is creating a national social prescribing framework and Dumfries and Galloway has been chosen as one of just five areas across the country to help shape it. Whether you run a community organisation, work as a link worker, or support people through social prescribing in any way, we want to hear from you. Why… Read more »
FORTY-TWO projects across Dumfries and Galloway are celebrating a share of £524,891 from the latest round of the Community Led Local Development Fund. The Scottish Government programme supports projects that will make a real difference to people and places across the region. This round’s awards range from food larders and carers’ groups to heating upgrades,… Read more »
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) have welcomed a stronger role for communities in plans to reform how public services are delivered across Scotland. Published this week, The Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2026 to 2031 commits to “empowering regions and communities” by putting more power in the hands of people and the places they… Read more »
Residents across Dumfries and Galloway are being given a chance to discover what’s on their doorstep to help improve their health and wellbeing. Nine community events (go to full info here) will bring local support, services and activities together under one roof this September. Doors will be open to everyone – carers, people managing long-term… Read more »
A new South of Scotland Whole Family Rural Collaborative between Dumfries and Galloway, Scottish Borders and Midlothian will benefit from an initial £1.6m of investment from the Scottish Government Whole Family Support Third Sector Delivery Fund. A £1.63 million investment in partnership will bring stronger, more joined-up support to children, young people and families 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 »
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 »
The funding finder tool has been launched and can be found here – https://funding.idoxopen4community.co.uk/tsdgfundingfinder 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:… 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 »