The TSI Scotland Network is calling on Government to ensure communities and a sustainably funded third sector are at the heart of public service reform. In advance of the Scottish budget on 4th December, the Network has four asks:- Ask 1: Invest in collaborative third sector delivery models to support public sector reform Ask 2: Fairer… Read more »
Month: November 2024
Disappointment at response to calls for NIC increase exemption for third sector
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 »
Galloway Action Team receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
The Galloway Action Team (GAT) has just been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE. GAT is one of only 281 local charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups in the whole of the UK to… Read more »
Wigtown Book Festival named as Scotland’s best cultural event
Wigtown Book Festival has won the title for the country’s most Outstanding Cultural Event or Festival at the annual Scottish Thistle Awards. The prestigious awards, organised by VisitScotland (with headline sponsor Johnstons of Elgin) are an annual celebration of innovation, collaboration and sheer excellence in the tourism and events sector. The organisers say that the… Read more »
Calls to cap NI contributions for third sector ahead of increase
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 »