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Three volunteer groups in Dumfries and Galloway have been royally recognised in this year’s Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. The QAVS is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK and two of this year’s winners are in Wigtownshire – the Port William Community Association and the West Galloway Branch of St… Read more »

Rachel Cowper joins the Trust from the University of Glasgow where she was the Programme Director.

The world’s first shop where you pay with kindness will open in Dumfries on June 20 and could give a big boost to local charities. It is being funded by The Cumberland Building Society as part of an initiative to promote kindness. Charities and organisations who would benefit from extra volunteering are invited to link… Read more »

The team helps people who have taken their benefits claims through to the appeals process and who require representation at appeal hearing.

Applications will be submitted directly by national charities during May to mid-June. 

The team are tackling the event on July 3 under the team name The Scrambled Legs.

The aims of this network are to increase employment opportunities, share best practices, and encourage innovation as well as identify barriers to opportunities.

Ninety-one community organisations across the length and breadth of south of Scotland have already shared almost £2.5million.

Organisations are sought to deliver free activities for children and young people aged 5-14 for the duration of the summer holidays

Householders across Scotland are being offered a short extension until the end of May to complete their census return, National Records of Scotland (NRS) have confirmed. By allowing outstanding online and paper returns to be submitted over a further four weeks, NRS is ensuring that everyone across the country has the opportunity to complete their… Read more »

A dozen students, from the college’s Stranraer campus, took part in Leonard Cheshire in Scotland’s ‘Can Do’ programme.

The Community Action through Participation and Engagement Network (CAPE) is planning free training over the summer. This training is for people with a remit or interest in engaging with communities to find out local views and ideas. What is Participatory Appraisal? A method of conducting action research A toolkit of community development approaches and methods… Read more »

The Old Police Station project was the winner in the “Best Old Wreck” category, reflecting the restoration of the long-term vacant building.

Two new volunteer directors have been appointed at the ambitious organisation working to breathe new life into Dumfries High Street. Frances Campbell and Robert Richmond have taken their places on the Board of Midsteeple Quarter, which has taken a string of prominent underused buildings into community ownership as part of a trailblazing regeneration project. Both… Read more »

The multiagency training sessions are aimed at all partner agency staff who work with vulnerable adults.  The full day training event will feature input from Social Work, MASH, Police Scotland, D&G NHS, and D&G Advocacy Service. Learning Outcomes: •            The principles to be followed in Adult Protection Intervention and your role •            Definition of ‘adult… Read more »

Her role will allow the Trust to better establish its role in the region and marks a milestone for the organisation.

The multiagency training sessions are aimed at all partner agency staff who work with vulnerable adults.  The full day training event will feature input from Social Work, MASH, Police Scotland, D&G NHS, and D&G Advocacy Service. Learning Outcomes: •            The principles to be followed in Adult Protection Intervention and your role •            Definition of ‘adult… Read more »

Heritage focused schemes that are located within conservation areas or distinctive heritage areas will be supported through the programme.

The local authority is keen to share information on its plans to welcome visitors to Dumfries and Galloway.

Part of the money was given to help mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

2021 was the 100th anniversary of the Legion and Dumfries and Galloway Council agreed to grant Honorary Freeman status to Legion Scotland.

The charity is transforming the former council offices on English Street into its first purpose-created headquarters.

The Team are looking for donations of the most urgently needed item, particularly medical supplies.

Third sector organisations, constituted community groups, amateur sports clubs, and not for profit social enterprises, can all apply.

The Galloway Glens Scheme has been selected as one of only four case studies across the whole of Scotland.

The PEN is managed by NHS Dumfries and Galloway on behalf of the Community Planning Partnership. 

Every household in Scotland has a legal responsibility to complete a census questionnaire.

Thank you for your interest in downloading our free mobile app DGLocator. It is available now to download on the Apple App Store and Android on Google Play at the links below. Android – https://bit.ly/dglocatorandroid Apple – https://apple.co/3BbTNs8 The app showcases the services available through charities, voluntary organisations, and social enterprises within the region. Already over 1000… Read more »

The annual CoSLA’s Excellence Awards recognise areas of best practice and innovatively delivering services.

Over £1.3million was awarded to successful applicants in Dumfries and Galloway and more than £1.1million in the Scottish Borders.

Charity Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway is collecting data on the nature of exclusion to develop a wider understanding of what needs to change.

Glentrool and Bargrennan Community Trust have received over £280,000 to help develop more affordable and sustainable housing in the area.

Alliance between Health and Social Care Partnership in partnership and local charity piloted.

Work on the former Dumfries and Galloway Council office building on English Street started this week, with the charity hoping to move in later this year.

The Solway Credit Union exists to provide low-cost and supportive credit to the people of Annandale and Eskdale, Nithsdale, and the Stewartry.

John Brennan and Kirsty Currie, together with their partners, were nominated by the Lord Lieutenant of Wigtown, Aileen Brewis.

Kirkconnel and Kelloholm Community Development Trust is set to receive £2.3million, while the Old School Thornhill is to receive £1.1million.

Margaret Glover and Helen McAnespie were nominated to attend in recognition of their work for Food Train.

A total of 1322 adult and young Carers used the services of Dumfries and Galloway Carers Centre from April 2020 up until March of this year.

The Delivery Plan looks up to three years ahead, and aims to be flexible in order to adapt to the changes experienced in the South of Scotland.

The Scheme is an initiative of the Council’s Environment Team and will oversee investment of more than £5million in the area.

Grassroots community groups, social enterprises, and third sector organisations will be able to benefit from the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund.

She will liaise with and support the businesses, education institutions, and charitable organisations based at The Crichton.

The event will bring together staff and volunteers to talk more about the work they do and the support offered.  

The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund will be open this month in Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders, with over £750,000 available across the two areas.

Jackets, jumpers, cardigans, hats, scarves, gloves, etc in any sizes are requested – both children and adults.

The sessions will offer a general overview of the Census and what will be required on the ground.

Funded projects will need to be up and running by Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend on the June 5 2022.

The social enterprise operates the Community Reuse Shop, The Re:Loved Shop, Fed Up Community Café and Rhins Active.

DGLocator is the creation of Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway and is supported by a free to access website.