The fund aims to support adult community-based initiatives to help address the impact of distress and mental ill health caused by social isolation and loneliness.
New Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund launched
Month: October 2021
Nominations now open for Dumfries and Galloway Youth Awards
Dumfries and Galloway Youth Awards are making a comeback in 2021 to once again celebrate the hard work, dedication, and amazing achievements of young people across our region. The event will take place in December, but nominations are open now until midnight on Sunday November 7. You can nominate young people who you feel deserve… Read more »
South of Scotland Enterprise launch new mobile app
The app has been developed as part of a wider concerted effort to make SOSE more accessible to businesses, community groups and individuals in the South of Scotland.
New pilot to increase employment opportunities for people with ASN
Help to create the vision for the ASN Learning Network, an exciting pilot to increase employment opportunities in South of Scotland.
First independent chair of Poverty and Inequalities Partnership appointed
The Poverty and Inequalities Partnership was formed following evaluation of Dumfries and Galloway Council’s first Anti-Poverty Strategy.
Latest funded projects revealed for 10,000 Voices in Action
£5000 of funding has been allocated in each of the 12 ward areas of Dumfries and Galloway for projects that address priorities identified by young people including mental health, bullying, poverty and youth opportunities.
Food Train secures first headquarters of its own in Dumfries
Charity grateful for council support as it acquires former local authority building in Dumfries to realise founder’s dream of creating centre for older people.