The map is designed to make the future simpler for companies across the region to access digital development.
Colleges map out the future in Digital Pathfinder programme
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Digital Skills Map
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 »
Roadshows to showcase digital tools for social care providers
The Scottish Care Care Technologist Team is excited to announce two upcoming roadshows aimed at bringing together social care providers, the people they support and their Carers and families to explore and share digital tools that can enhance the quality of life for supported people. The roadshows will provide a unique opportunity for attendees to… Read more »
Charity winding up looks to give funds to similar organisation
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
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 »
Tackling Poverty Reference Group for region looking for new members
The Tackling Poverty Reference Group is a regional group of Volunteers who have direct experience of poverty.
Community-led projects across region get funding boost
The funding is being delivered in partnership between the Scottish Government and Inspiring Scotland.
Online Conversation to focus on Employability
Our Online Conversations are designed to help the third sector in Dumfries and Galloway become stronger, more resilient, and more sustainable.
New Chief Operating Officer appointed at Crichton Trust
Rachel Cowper joins the Trust from the University of Glasgow where she was the Programme Director.
Nithsdale Discretionary Budget funds
Following the September Nithsdale Area Committee, local elected members have agreed a number of funds supported by the Discretionary Budget as outlined below, which are now open: Tackling Poverty and Inequalities Small Grants Fund for requests up to £2,000 (total budget available £25,026.38) This fund has been established to respond to feedback around need for… Read more »
Funding events for you
Free training events, open to third sector organisations across Dumfries and Galloway.
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 »
Community
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 »
Chief Officers Group
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 »
Volunteers’ Week 2021
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 »
Our events
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 »
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Values
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 »