Sadness at the passing of our friend and colleague

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Everyone at Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway is deeply saddened at the passing of our friend and colleague Sharee Donoghue. Sharee was our Lead for...
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Third sector given advance notice about launch of fund’s next round

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The next round of the Community Led Local Development Fund in Dumfries and Galloway is on its way. The fund priorities locally will be: Small revenue...
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Community asset transfer success for groups and charities across the region

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Four community asset transfers from Dumfries and Galloway Council and the lease of land at Agnew Park in Stranraer to a local charity have been given...
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Food Train – Volunteers’ Week 2024

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What do volunteers mean to Food Train? Volunteers are Food Train. The charity introduces us to some for Volunteers’ Week 2024. We’re so...
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University invites third sector organisations to take part in welcome fairs

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Third sector organisations are being invited to take part in the Welcome Week at The University of Glasgow, Dumfries Campus from September 16th-20th....
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Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway – Volunteers’ Week 2024

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As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Volunteers Week, we are taking a look closer to home and featuring some of our own staff who volunteer for...
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Build Innovate Sustain conference postponed until later in the year

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With the General Election due to take place on July 4, Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway has made the difficult decision to postpone our development...
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Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service – Volunteers’ Week 2024

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Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service profiles two volunteer generalist adviser for Volunteers’ Week 2024 Andrew Nyondo: Volunteer...
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Dumfries Y Gymnastics Club youngsters – Volunteers’ Week 2024

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Young volunteers donate their time to Dumfries Y Gymnastics Club and are mentored through the Saltire Awards Scheme. With their passion for the...
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Castle Douglas Development Forum – Volunteers’ Week 2024

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For #VolunteersWeek, we feature some of the projects and the valuable work of Castle Douglas Development Forum. Stepping Stones Community Larder...
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The Devil’s Porridge Museum – Volunteers Week 2024

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The success of The Devil’s Porridge Museum is attributed to our dedicated volunteers, who come from all age groups. Our volunteers support...
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Dumfries Y Gymnastics Club – Volunteers’ Week 2024

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Volunteers have always played a key role in our club structure throughout the years, more so now than ever. As our club continues to grow, the...
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Stewartry Dog Training Club – Volunteers’ Week 2024

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For #VolunteersWeek, we feature Stewartry Dog Training Club, which was established in 1987 to provide people in the Stewartry and surrounding areas...
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FM’s pledge to eradicate child poverty sparks call for third sector investment

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A pledge by the First Minister to eradicate child poverty in Scotland has been welcomed by Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) with a call to...
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Celebrate your volunteers to mark 40th anniversary of Volunteers’ Week

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The 40th anniversary of Volunteers’ Week is fast approaching, taking place from June 3-9. Once again, Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway would...
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A fond farewell for Elizabeth

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Elizabeth Sykes has worked as Manager of the Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service's Stranraer Bureau since...
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Regional Arts Fund supports third sector organisations to deliver events

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Dumfries and Galloway Council in partnership with DG Unlimited has made grant awards totalling £50,000 from the Dumfries and Galloway Regional Arts...
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Amazing Summer Fund launches with invite to third sector

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Third sector organisations are invted to deliver free activities for vulnerable children and young people aged...
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New Local Outcomes Improvement Plan approved for Dumfries and Galloway

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The plan will be used to help tackle inequalities and build a thriving economy over the next 10 years....
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The Usual Place one of eight in region to benefit from Lottery funding

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The Usual Place in Dumfries and seven other organisations in the region will benefit from a share of over £15 million of National Lottery funding...
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Food Train names new chief executive

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Rosie McLuskie will succeed long-serving Michelle Carruthers in the role from April...
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Award celebrates the value of volunteers at Food Train

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Food Train has secured top marks for the way in which the charity supports its volunteers to make a positive impact on older peoples’ lives. The...
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Third sector urged to have say on PVG fees and discounts consultation

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Disclosure Scotland is consulting on the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme fee waivers, discounting and accredited body...
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Charity gives support to families with babies and toddlers

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Parents and families experiencing hardship can access essential items they need for their baby and toddler for...
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Over £440,000 goes to 30 community projects across D&G

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The successful applicants were selected through an independent scoring...
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Carers benefit directly by over £1million from new partnership

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The substantial sum directly contributes to the well-being of Carers and the individuals they care...
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Pop-up enterprise hub launched on Dumfries High Street

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Fledgling enterprises in Dumfries are being offered the chance to trade for free on the High Street. The opportunity to make use of The Smithy from...
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Over £620,000 awarded to support community groups across region

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A Local Action Group made up of representatives from the third, public, and private sectors decided what applications were...
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Almost £3m goes to projects in region from UK Shared Prosperity Fund

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The £2.6 billion UK Shared Prosperity Fund succeeds the old EU structural...
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Message from Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway’s new CEO

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Hello. I’m delighted to have joined Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway at such an important time for our sector and for our region. Much has...
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Consultation and engagement workshops for local place plans

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All community groups and community councils interested in gathering the views of their community for local place planning are invited to take...
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Colleges map out the future in Digital Pathfinder programme

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The map is designed to make the future simpler for companies across the region to access digital...
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Special event held to thank our retiring Chief Executive Officer

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Norma became the Chief Executive Officer of Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway in...
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Consultant sought to map employability services in region

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Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) is looking for a consultant to identify third sector organisations within the region that are providing...
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Over £637,000 goes to third sector organisations across D&G

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Community groups and charities across Dumfries and Galloway celebrate successful applications to the National Lottery and The Robertson...
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Deadline extended for £50,000 care and support programme

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Those who participate will: develop business development and innovation skills, confidence, and leadership...
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King’s Award for voluntary service for the Veterans Garden

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Equivalent to an MBE, it is the highest honour given to local voluntary groups in the...
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£50k sum supports ideas to help people live independently 

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12 ideas will be selected from submissions to Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership’s Intrapreneurship...
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Finalists revealed for Dumfries and Galloway Youth Awards 2023

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The Youth Awards recognise the incredible achievements, journeys and stories of young people and youth organisations in Dumfries and...
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New Volunteering Officer sends out offer of support to third sector

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Kateryna Stoian’s primary responsibility is to assist volunteer involving organisations in enhancing their capacity and capability in volunteer...
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Autistic adults in region to receive more support thanks to fund

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The funding from the Scottish Government will allow charities to deliver a range of...
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Call for consultants to join pool for third sector work

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Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway has a pool of consultants who we invite to support pieces of work on an ad hoc...
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Food Train Chief Executive to stand down

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Michelle Carruthers praises volunteers and says: “It’s been an absolute privilege to do my...
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New £450,000 service for people affected by cancer comes to region

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The Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey service is a tried and tested model which provides one to one, tailored support for people affected by...
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Next CEO selected for Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway

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Alan Webb will replace the organisation’s current chief executive, Norma Austin Hart, when she retires later this...
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New chair for region’s Social Enterprise Network

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The purpose of SEDG is to create opportunities for the Dumfries and Galloway social enterprise community to develop and...
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New round in Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund

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The total available in the region is £440,217 and is open to projects supporting those aged 16 and...
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Ministerial visit to Relationships Scotland Dumfries and Galloway

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The Minister had an opportunity to chat with clients who use their services, providing her with a rich insight into their...
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Lottery Funding assures befriending support in Dumfries and Galloway

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A Listening Ear Dumfries and Galloway will now be able to expand its current befriending services throughout the region following funding from the...
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Wigtownshire voluntary group wins national Adult Learners’ Week award

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Learners Together has won the Group Award at the national Adult Learners’ Week Awards...
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