Enabling people to live well with dementia is a global health priority. As well as providing practical support, our communities could be the largest resource to support people to live well at home with dementia, to stay active in their community and ultimately boost social connectivity, health and wellbeing. Join us to discuss how organisations… Read more »
Once a month, swap your office shoes for walking shoes and head outdoors to join us to walk, talk and network. Are you and your staff teams tired of making small talk in stuffy conference rooms? Do you fancy a walk surrounded by our beautiful D&G with like-minded people? Once a month, we will pull… Read more »
Open door chance to discover more about Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway and meet staff. Our staff are coming to meet you, showcasing what Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway can offer for free. Enjoy a quick introduction to the charity’s services and then grab a chance to chat with any of the staff there on… Read more »
Open door chance to discover more about Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway and meet staff. Our staff are coming to meet you, showcasing what Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway can offer for free. Enjoy a quick introduction to the charity’s services and then grab a chance to chat with any of the staff there on… Read more »
Open door chance to discover more about Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway and meet staff. Our staff are coming to meet you, showcasing what Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway can offer for free. Enjoy a quick introduction to the charity’s services and then grab a chance to chat with any of the staff there on… Read more »
Open door chance to discover more about Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway and meet staff. Our staff are coming to meet you, showcasing what Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway can offer for free. Enjoy a quick introduction to the charity’s services and then grab a chance to chat with any of the staff there on… Read more »
Evaluation is all about measuring your impact; setting meaningful and proportionate outcomes and indicators plays an important part in the evaluation journey. This session will take you through the process of understanding what outcomes and indicators are and how they can help you to explain the difference your work makes to your beneficiaries. This session… Read more »
Once a month, swap your office shoes for walking shoes and head outdoors to join us to walk, talk and network. Are you and your staff teams tired of making small talk in stuffy conference rooms? Do you fancy a walk surrounded by our beautiful D&G with like-minded people? Once a month, we will pull… Read more »
Networking meeting for chief and lead officers for third sector organisations in Dumfries and Galloway. Agenda to be confirmed.
Discover funding at your fingertips by booking a ticket to join us at the Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway funding roadshow. This in-person event is designed to give third sector organisations in Dumfries and Galloway a chance to briefly discuss their projects and funding requirements and make a direct connection to funders whilst understanding their… Read more »
Build. Innovate. Sustain. is a full-day conference supporting you and your organisation to see things a little differently. Let’s imagine what the world would look like if we took bold steps with the required support in place. Throughout the day we will hear from speakers, engage in workshops, participate in taster sessions, explore the possibilities,… Read more »
This session is for anyone from a third sector organisation in Dumfries and Galloway who has an interest in a potential heritage project. Please bring an item of heritage which is important to you for this online meet the funder session. A member of the Engagement team at the National Lottery Heritage Fund will be… Read more »
All charity trustees have legal duties and responsibilities under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. These duties are separated out into general duties, that set out a broad framework that all charity trustees must work within, and specific duties detailed in the 2005 Act. This session will guide you through the general and… Read more »
Good governance is fundamental to a charity’s success. It enables and supports a charity’s compliance with the law and relevant regulations. It also promotes a culture in which everything works towards fulfilling the charity’s vision. This session will guide you through the Scottish Governance Code and how to use it as a practical tool to… Read more »
Writing a funding application can be time consuming; this session will focus on knowing how to prepare effectively for writing a proposal, being confident deciding whether or not to bid, be aware of writing in an appropriate and effective style and understand what makes a successful application. This session will be presented by Jane Stanistreet,… Read more »
Focussing on sustainability and succession will ensure that your organisation is prepared for the future. Sustainability covers need and demand, people, materials, finance, strategic (governance) planning and project (activity) planning. Succession planning should include beneficiaries, members of your governing body, office bearers, members of your organisation and staff. This session will be presented by independent… Read more »
Evaluation is all about measuring your impact. Designing your evaluation methods and sharing your learning are important parts of the evaluation cycle. This session will take you through the process of choosing creative ways to engage with your beneficiaries and explain the difference your work makes. This session will be presented by Jane Stanistreet, our… Read more »
All charities should focus resources towards effective business planning. This session will focus on the key steps to follow to develop a business plan. Looking at governance and activity planning, you will develop the knowledge needed to effectively business plan for the future. This session will be presented by independent consultant David Link. David has… Read more »
Financial Management is an important aspect of good governance. Developed specifically for the non-financially minded, this session will address some common misconceptions about responsibility, identify who is responsible and highlights the questions you should be asking. You will also be provided with an overview of the documents typically used. This session will be presented by… Read more »
The role of officer bearer carries certain responsibilities over and above that of a trustee. This session will help you identify if your constitution requires office bearers and will focus on the role of Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary and understanding the responsibilities that these roles command. It will be presented by independent consultant David Link…. Read more »
Evaluation is all about measuring your impact; setting meaningful and proportionate outcomes and indicators plays an important part in the evaluation journey. This session will take you through the process of understanding what outcomes and indicators are and how they can help you to explain the difference your work makes to your beneficiaries. This session… Read more »
As part of good governance, third sector organisations usually need to recruit new trustees on a regular basis. This session looks at why having a good recruitment process with clear role descriptions in place can help with the recruitment of new trustees. Understanding why people might like to volunteer as a trustee can help organisations… Read more »
Successful storytelling can transform case studies demonstrating how your organisation makes a difference and helping to raise awareness about your work and showcase your impact to service users, external partners, and funders. We will look at what should be included and how to consider and start to construct the content. This session will be presented… Read more »
An introductory/beginner’s tour to the design tool that offers a free pro account for qualifying third sector organisations and opens the door to a world of opportunities to easily create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more. This session will be presented by Alan Hall, our Head of Communications and Impact. Alan provides… Read more »
Join us for a beginner’s look at the main social media platforms and a quick guide to help boost your engagement with your followers. We will also touch upon analytics, using Facebook as an example of what can be discovered. This session will be presented by Alan Hall, our Head of Communications and Impact. Alan… Read more »
Funding Officers from The National Lottery Community Fund, Kirsty Wilson and Neal Bennison would like to meet third sector groups interested in applying for funds from National Lottery ticket sales. They will provide an overview of current funding programmes and talk through the Fund’s Three Approaches; People-Led, Strengths-based, and Connected, which apply across all programmes…. Read more »