An award from the Better Places 2 fund has allowed the Trust to enhance its ranger service, gearing up for what promises to be a busy summer.
Loch Ken Ranger Service receives support from Better Places Fund
Month: June 2021
Move More relaunches across the region
The Move More physical activity programme has recently relaunched in Dumfries and Galloway. Dumfries and Galloway Council is working in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support and NHS Dumfries and Galloway to deliver the programme which is specifically designed for people affected by cancer but is also suitable for those with a long-term condition. Being active… Read more »
Venture Trust supporting people to gain life skills, stability and confidence
Venture Trust’s wilderness journeys help deliver three-phase personal development programmes that include one-to-one and group support, outdoor learning experience, and ongoing skills development and community-based support. They are looking to work with teams or organisations that work with young people, adults and/or veterans struggling with issues such as: involvement with the criminal justice system long… Read more »
Launch of Minority Ethnic Emerging Leaders Programme
The Minority Ethnic Emerging Leaders programme will see up to 50 young people between the ages of 18 and 29 benefit from a nine-month professional and personal development programme backed by mentoring, and placements across the public and third sector. Programme participants will receive: • A National Living Wage equivalent grant (currently £8.91 per hour)…. Read more »
Libby joins team at Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service
Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service delivers independent one to one and collective advocacy across the region.
Business Development events for you
Thank you for your interest in our Business Development workshops. Our new programme for 2023 will be announced in due course. For more third sector events available for you, go to our Events section.
Volunteering events for you
Thank you for your interest in our Volunteering workshops. Our programme will be updated soon for 2023. For more events, click here: Events Calendar.
Funding events for you
Free training events, open to third sector organisations across Dumfries and Galloway.
Governance workshops for you
Thank you for your interest in our Governance events. Our programme for this year is now finished but we are preparing a new programme for 2023. For more third sector events available for you, go to our Events section.
Ambitious strategy for the future of the South of Scotland to be considered
The draft strategy could soon be made available for public consultation ahead of being finalised later this year.
Region says thank to work of volunteers during COVID
A special electronic certificate was created by the local resilience partnership to be presented to Covid volunteers.
The Multiverse expands with official opening of The Coalface
Crawick Multiverse, a spectacular 55-acre land art installation, near Sanquhar, was the vision of artist Charles Jencks.
New home required for homeless support charity SHAX
SHAX is an award winning re-use furniture social enterprise and charity helping people in new and low-income households to start and sustain a home.
Enterprise agency SOSE pledges to deliver for the South of Scotland
South of Scotland Enterprise will develop its own offering through new services, support and funding.
Queen’s Award for volunteers Galloway Mountain Rescue Service
Galloway Mountain Rescue Team was one of 230 diverse charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to be awarded the honour last year.
British Empire Medal presented to community stalwart Mairi Ann
Mrs McIntyre has has been involved with charity fundraising projects in Wigtownshire for more than 50 years.