The new £10 weekly Scottish Child Payment has taken its first step to being introduced, with draft regulations being sent to the Scottish Commission on Social Security for scrutiny. Once fully rolled out, the benefit could help up to 410,000 … read more
Organisations that want to work with veterans and their families are being urged to apply to a fund that benefits former services personnel. Veterans Minister Graeme Dey is to open the Scottish Veterans Fund (SVF) at the Armed Forces and … read more
Dumfries and Galloway Innovation Project Saturday Art Club has agreed the next set of dates. The club runs on agreed Saturdays and is part of the Better Lives Partnership, which supports young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The club will … read more
An opportunity to join a highly motivated team supporting people right across Scotland to achieve positive outcomes through volunteering. The successful applicant will work as part of the engagement team in the delivery of ProjectScotland’s employability contracts. The work in … read more
Members and supporters of local sports clubs will be able to access free period products through a new £50,000 fund. Working in partnership with sportscotland, up to 500 clubs will receive grants to provide products. By supporting clubs to offer … read more
Four projects in Dumfries and Galloway have passed the first hurdle of a major Scottish Government funding scheme. All have now been invited to make a Stage 2 application to the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund. The Oven at Midsteeple Quarter … read more
Autumn has been a busy time for the team at Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway and October continues this trend with lots of great events to bring you across the region. First up, on Wednesday October 23, we have our … read more
Loch Ken is the largest body of freshwater in Southern Scotland and is in a stunningly beautiful part of our region – with the Galloway Dark Sky Park on the doorstep and forming part of the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire … read more
Support and protection for vulnerable adults is being strengthened through the delivery of a new improvement plan. The plan includes a multi-agency inspection programme which will ensure adults at risk of physical, sexual, psychological or financial harm are protected and … read more
A consultation has started on a draft Carers Strategic Policy Statement, which will map the main policies across the Scottish Government that are particularly relevant to unpaid carers. This is alongside the outcomes these policies contribute towards to and the … read more