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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Roadshows to showcase digital tools for social care providers

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The Scottish Care Care Technologist Team is excited to announce two upcoming roadshows aimed at bringing together social care providers, the people...
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£566,000 funding programme opens in Dumfries and Galloway

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The Community Led Local Development programme will make more than £566,000 in funding available this year for revenue and capital...
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New funding programme due to open in Dumfries and Galloway

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The grant fund will open for applications at the end of August, with full details being published in...
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Volunteer call out to Armed Forces for nature restoration project

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Volunteers are needed to help clear invasive sitka spruce trees over a small part of a community-owned nature...
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Conference to help people with additional support needs get into work

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The interactive online conference will showcase where gaps are in service provision and provide insight on people’s experience of accessing...
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Happy Hooves celebrates successful Crowdfunding campaign

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The funds will play a pivotal role in bringing the long-awaited indoor arena to...
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Conference gains momentum as partners unite to support unpaid Carers

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The Dumfries and Galloway Unpaid Carers Conference will take place at Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries on Tuesday October...
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Charities showcase services to Lockerbie Academy pupils

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The first ever Lockerbie Academy Charity Fair has taken place. The day, organised in partnership between the school and Third Sector Dumfries and...
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Growth launches recruitment drive for Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway

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A number of new jobs are available due to the arrival of the Community Led Local Development programme and funding...
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Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway move base to The Crichton

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The new base at Monreith House is fully accessible and places the charity amongst a large number of other third sector...
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Community Fund give 22 D&G groups National Lottery funding

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Dumfries and Galloway groups celebrate award from The National Lottery Community...
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Wigtown celebrates 25th anniversary as Scotland’s National Book Town

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Book Town people gather to celebrate town’s regeneration as they look ahead to the 25th annual...
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Free support roadshows return for charities and community groups

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The roadshows provide an opportunity for the third sector to seek support on governance, volunteering, or...
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Dumfries and Galloway volunteer Coronation Champions announced

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The Coronation Champions Awards are organised by the Royal Voluntary Service and celebrate extraordinary...
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First ever Online Conversations promote themes within third sector

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All the sessions are designed to help the third sector become stronger, more resilient, and more...
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Community support for third year of fund to help more projects

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A total of £445,026 was given to 33 third sector organisations across Dumfries and Galloway in the last...
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Horse rescue centre able to offer ASDAN course

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ASDAN provides programmes and qualifications for learners with special educational needs and...
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Birthday celebrations help mark charity’s 10th year

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D&G HandyVan staff were joined by board members, volunteers and invited guests in Lockerbie to celebrate the special...
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Charity winding up looks to give funds to similar organisation

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The organisation Health and Shelter for Children is winding up and has some remaining funds to donate to a charity that fits its purpose.  This...
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Stranraer project shortlisted in Great British Business Awards

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The Furniture Project have been shortlisted in the Outstanding Contribution to the Community...
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Community celebrates five years of Midsteeple Quarter

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Five years of transformational people power in Dumfries has been celebrated, with supporters declaring: “We’ve only just...
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Organisations awarded £725,000 from mental health and wellbeing fund

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A total of £445,026 was split between 33 third sector organisations across Dumfries and...
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Hen’s Dens to be created across Dumfries and Galloway

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The Hens’ Dens are a safe space for women with Learning Disabilities, Learning Difficulties and/or autism to create healthy relationships and...
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Ten-year-old Heather asks for help to find our unsung heroes

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Heather Bryson is looking for opportunities to speak at meetings or events to encourage others to nominate local...
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Leading women in social enterprise celebrated at free event

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The free event is delivered by social enterprise agency Firstport in collaboration with Third Sector Dumfries and...
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Four regional projects succeed in Investing in Communities Fund

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One hundred projects nationally will share £27million over the next three years to help tackle poverty and...
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Dumfries and Galloway Council Achieves Volunteering Charter Mark

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Dumfries and Galloway Council has become the first whole Council in Scotland to be awarded the Investing in Volunteers (IiV) Charter Mark of...
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Tackling Poverty Reference Group for region looking for new members

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The Tackling Poverty Reference Group is a regional group of Volunteers who have direct experience of poverty....
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Free drop-in online conversations with third sector continue with volunteering

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All the sessions are designed to help the third sector become stronger, more resilient, and more...
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Wheatley Homes South – Environmental Roots Programme

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Wheatley Homes South will be delivering their environmental roots employability programme in Dumfries. Due to the way the programmes are funded,...
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Artist sought for exciting Midsteeple Quarter creative commission

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An artist is being commissioned to work with the community to embrace and express the excitement surrounding the future of Dumfries’ Midsteeple...
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Views wanted on future of Dumfries and Galloway’s intermediate care

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Many people need medical care that can’t be delivered at their home – this could be physiotherapy, occupational therapy, or just time in a...
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Lockerbie Old School regeneration project gets the green light

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The project will refurbish the 145-year-old Old School, creating a new Community and Enterprise Centre for the DG11...
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£17.7m Levelling Up Fund bid gets go ahead for ‘Reactivating Galloway’

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Dalbeattie Rocks and Wheels, Stranraer Water Sports Centre, and the George Hotel in Stranraer are part of a successful £17.7million bid by Dumfries...
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The People’s Project helps make a difference in Maxwelltown

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The project involved many people from the People’s Project and Dumfries and Galloway Council working...
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