Supporting people and communities in D&G to thrive through a strong third sector, equal partnerships and securing equity, dignity, belonging and justice for all
Dumfries & Galloway
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Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway retweeted
Find out what changes to National Insurance introduced in the Autumn 2024 budget mean for you.
SCVO has pulled together resources and information on the proposed Employer National Insurance changes.
Make sure to contact your MPs and MSPs: buff.ly/48QtatG
ALT SCVO logo in top let. Underneath is text reading : Employer National Insurance changes: What does the Autumn 2024 budget means for you?
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway retweeted
⭐️Unsung Hero Award: Riley True
⭐️Young Volunteer Award: Lucas Moorhouse
⭐️Sports Award: Josh Parker
A huge well done to the winners, and to all of the finalists in these categories.
Next update coming soon!
#DGYOUTHAWARDS
ALT Riley True
ALT Lucas Moorhouse
ALT Josh Parker
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway retweeted
Five of tonight’s awards have been presented and we are delighted to announce that the winners are:
⭐️Rising Star Award: Emma Halliday
⭐️Group of the Year Award: Through Young Eyes Steering Group
ALT Emma Halliday
ALT Through Young Eyes Steering Group
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway retweeted
3 more awards have been presented here at Easterbrook! The winners are:
⭐️Equality Award: Listen 2 Us Research Group
⭐️Culture, Arts and Entertainment Award: Nadine McDonald
⭐️Young Enterprise and Business Award: Newton Stewart Initiative - Trainee Youth Workers
ALT Listen 2 Us Research Group
ALT Nadine McDonald
ALT Newton Stewart Initiative
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⛲️Dumfries Fountain Funds Feed Families!
During a recent maintenance clean of the Fountain, which happens several times during the year, £873.82 in ‘well wishes’ was collected and donated to local food providers for emergency food provision 👏
Funds were awarded to:
👉Summerhill Community Centre
👉Lochside Community Association
👉Apex Foodbank
👉Oasis Foodbank
👉River of Life Foodbank
👉DG Multicultural Association
👉First Base Agency
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway retweeted
We have recently been awarded our Quality Assurance Self-Assessment from @homestartuk recognising our commitment around safeguarding children and families
@thirdsectordg
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway retweeted
Across our region, New Scots who have resettled in our communities have paid respect as part of local Remembrance services, several also laying wreaths on behalf of the wider Community Planning Partnership in Dumfries and Galloway
@dgcouncil @PSOSDandG @scotfire_DG @DGNHS @thirdsectordg
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway retweeted
Our Budget Consultation 2025/26 is now live.
Have your say by filling in our budget consultation survey.
Everything you need is on our dedicated webpage: orlo.uk/fuBdq
ALT Budget Consultation 25/26
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway retweeted
🚀 Tesco #StrongerStarts needs applications
Grants of £1,500 for Scottish projects supporting kids with food, play & healthy activities!
📌Open to schools, charities & not-for-profits.
🌟Apply today: bit.ly/TescograntScot
⁉️ Need help contact @greenspacescot Enabler Team
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway retweeted
Day 3 of #CPW24 starts with breakfast briefing on food. We're focusing on our policy ask for the delivery of free school breakfast and lunches. Nicola Fisher of @EISUnion outlines teachers are buying snacks out of their own pockets for children in their class.
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway retweeted
As part of our Challenge Poverty Week Programme, we are offering two FREE Ice-Skating Sessions at Dumfries Ice Bowl –
Monday 7th October from 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Wednesday 9th October from 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Monday: dumgal.legendonlineservices.…
Wednesday: dumgal.legendonlineservices.…
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This years Youth Work Practitioners Conference will take place on Saturday 16th November at @NWCCDumfries
To book your space to attend or to have a stall at our marketplace go to:
youthwork.dumgal.gov.uk
Open to all youth work practitioners in D&G.
#YouthWorkChangesLives
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway retweeted
Katia from @thirdsectordg will be joining DG Works Local Employability and Skills Service this Friday 11am-2pm at the cosy Creative Stranraer Hub to talk about Volunteering for Employment.
Pop along to find out more information over a cuppa and some arts and crafts!
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📢Just announced!
We're delighted to be working in partnership with @dghscp to bring a Creating Hope with #PeerSupport learning & networking event to the area (Annan) on 22 Oct.
Booking open⬇️
CreatingHopeDumfriesAndGallo…
#SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #DumfriesAndGalloway
ALT Four people sitting on sofas chatting. Text says "Creating Hope in Dumfries and Galloway"
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📢 NEWS 📢
The Human Rights Consortium Scotland has issued a letter to the First Minister on behalf of over 100 organisations and members of the lived experience boards who have helped shape the Scottish Human Rights Bill up until this point.
Why is the letter important? 🧵
ALT "100+ organisations write to the First Minister on Delay of Human Rights Bill"
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway retweeted
It’s #ScotClimateWeek which runs until 29th September.
It’s a perfect time to encourage others to tackle climate change. We can do this by sharing our #StoriesForChange.
For more tips and advice about how to share your story, visit: netzeronation.scot/climate-w…
ALT Let's celebrate Scotland's climate week #ScotClimateWeek
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💬DG Works Local Employability and Skills Partnership held an Employability Roadshow yesterday
✨Providers from the DG Works Employability Pathway were invited to share information to referring agencies to highlight the services available to clients
👏Thanks to all who attended
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Just arrived in sunny Dumfries attending the @thirdsectordg Funding Roadshow. All set up to receive lots of visitors wanting to find out about @InspiringSland @svnscotland and @intandemScot :)
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway retweeted
Our team are at the @thirdsectordg Build.Innovate.Sustain conference today with centre manager Ailsa Mackay helping to start the day as keynote speaker, looking at the vital role our third sector plays in supporting resilient communities. – at Dumfries, Scotland
