Got a great idea but not sure how to get started with technology? Learn how to build your business online with simple, affordable tools – no tech degree required. You’re not alone – and you don’t need a software developer or big budget to get started. This hands-on event is for people ready to start… Read more »
The Carers Forum brings together Carers and those working across health, social care, and the third sector to share insight, learning, and understanding. The forum is designed as a collaborative space, where different experiences and viewpoints are valued equally. It focuses on constructive discussion, shared challenges, and practical ways of strengthening support across communities. Full… Read more »
Join us for the first gathering of the Community Transport DG Local Network for 2026. This is an online event, including the opportunity for conversation in small groups, using break out rooms. It is also BYOS (bring your own snacks!). This is an informal gathering so feel free to attend for as much or as… Read more »
Carers Forum | Building The Forum We Need The Carers Forum brings together organisations, Carers, public sector partners, and community groups across Dumfries and Galloway to share insight, understand system changes, and shape stronger support for Carers. This first session will set our direction of travel, agree the Forum’s Terms of Reference, and begin exploring… Read more »
We are looking for a colleague who is passionate about supporting third sector organisations meet the needs of their communities. Community transport is more than just moving people from A to B. It can be a mechanism for social inclusion, poverty reduction and improved wellbeing. You do not need to have knowledge of the region’s… Read more »
We are looking for a colleague who is passionate about connecting communities to each other, for work, learning, leisure and social needs through a high quality, integrated transport model. One key purpose is enabling our communities to live fulfilling lives. Community transport is more than just moving people from A to B. It can be… Read more »
Network with colleagues Our themed forums are open to all third sector organisations across Dumfries and Galloway, including charities, community groups and social enterprises. You can join one or all of them. Each forum offers the chance to connect and collaborate, providing insight and learning and the chance to engage on key issues that matter… Read more »
After 25 years working in third sector roles in Dumfries and Galloway, Joyce Harkness has retired from her role as Social Enterprise Manager at SHAX. Joyce has enjoyed a varied career within the sector and has made a considerable impact along the way. After graduating from The University of Glasgow in 1980, Joyce honed her… Read more »
The priority of the New Scots Activities Fund is to support communities and organisations in delivering activities with New Scots that promote culture, diversity and integration across Dumfries and Galloway. There is a total of £22,000 available and the Fund has been split into two programmes: Micro Grants and Small Grants. The Micro Grants are… Read more »
The map is designed to make the future simpler for companies across the region to access digital development.
As part of the Scottish Funding Council’s (SFC) Digital Pathfinder Borders College (BC) and Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC), in collaboration with partners, have developed an innovative and interactive Digital Skills Provision Map for businesses across the South of Scotland. The SFC’s Digital Pathfinder programme, which has been led by both of the colleges during… Read more »
The organisation Health and Shelter for Children is winding up and has some remaining funds to donate to a charity that fits its purpose. This must be for children under 13 years old and has housing or shelter in the organisation. The money is to be used for equipment for children and young people, such… Read more »
Public Protection activity in Dumfries and Galloway, is overseen by the multi-agency Dumfries and Galloway Public Protection Partnership. This Partnership is headed by the Chief Officers Group: Public Protection, which has responsibility for strategic leadership and oversight of delivery of services and improved outcomes for Child Protection, Adult Protection, Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women… Read more »
The funding is being delivered in partnership between the Scottish Government and Inspiring Scotland.
Our Online Conversations are designed to help the third sector in Dumfries and Galloway become stronger, more resilient, and more sustainable.
Rachel Cowper joins the Trust from the University of Glasgow where she was the Programme Director.
Free training events, open to third sector organisations across Dumfries and Galloway.
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 »
Community Planning brings together all the major public, third, and private sector agencies in our area, working in partnership with each other and with local communities to plan and deliver better services for the people of Dumfries and Galloway. There are five public bodies that have a legal requirement to facilitate community planning and ensure… Read more »
COGITS was created for chief officers or equivalents from third sector organisations across Dumfries and Galloway. The three aims of the group are: To lead the third sector’s influence on the public and private sectors to achieve collective goals. To provide a safe, democratic, and supportive network for third sector decision makers in Dumfries and… Read more »
Celebrate with your volunteers Every year between June 1-7, the work of volunteers and volunteer involving organisations is celebrated. It is an opportunity to say thank you to all the volunteers who give up their time to help support organisations across the region, Scotland and the UK. Volunteers have played such a significant role during… Read more »
Training We are here to help create a stronger third sector across Dumfries and Galloway. We work with third sector organisations to help increase their capacity and capability, through the provision of training and support. As well as providing bespoke support to individual organisations, we offer training on a broad range of subjects, including governance,… Read more »
We welcome and support all participants and partners of the third sector We recognise that every person is different, and that everyone’s talent should be recognised, encouraged and enabled We believe that trust, honesty, kindness and respect are key to enabling us all to deliver our best We respect and encourage the unique contribution of… Read more »