The CatStrand Arts Centre, a hub for creativity and community in New Galloway, has reached a major sustainability milestone, transitioning its heating system entirely to renewable energy sources This transformation was made possible through funding from Local Energy Scotland’s CARES fund and the Scottish Government’s Community Led Local Development (CLLD) program, administered by the D&G… Read more »
The Scottish Government will continue to provide free Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Group (PVG) scheme membership to volunteers following a public consultation on fee waivers and discounts in 2024. The decision by Scottish Ministers recognises the vital role volunteers play in Scotland’s society with roles in care, health, sports, community and children’s recreational activities. Membership of… Read more »
Galloway Action Team (GAT) has been presented with the highest award a local voluntary organisation can achieve – The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Regarded as the MBE of the voluntary sector, the highly coveted award recognises the outstanding work carried out by the Stranraer-based volunteers throughout the community. Presenting the award, the Lord-Lieutenant for… Read more »
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) is continuing to make the case for a third sector exemption to planned increases in employer’s National Insurance contributions (eNICs), in the face of the UK Government repeating a rejection of such a move. Alan Webb, TSDG’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), joined organisations such as SCVO and NCVO later… Read more »
Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS) helped over 8,000 clients, putting £9.9 million back into their pockets and into the local economy in the last year. The charity’s revealed the figures for 2023-24 in their newly released annual report. Marsali Caig, D&G CAS Chair of the Board, said: “I think this really demonstrates… Read more »