Social enterprises that use government enterprise support services or funding are wanted to take part in a discovery workshop in Dumfries next week. From April 1 next year, a new statutory body known as the South of Scotland Enterprise Agency … read more
The Dumfries and Galloway Youth Awards received over 200 nominations across all categories and after a well contested judging process, the finalists for the Dumfries and Galloway Youth Awards have been revealed. The awards are being held to recognise and … read more
Short breaks can be a lifeline for people with significant caring roles who may struggle to maintain a life of their own, with consequences for health, wellbeing and quality of life. A new research report commissioned by Shared Care Scotland … read more
The Regional Arts Fund is back and looking to support new and exciting creative ideas. Creative activities and events in communities across the region are set to benefit from arts funding totalling £55,000. Dumfries and Galloway Council, supported by DG … read more
Community Integrated Care, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Charity of the Year’ accolade at this year’s Charity Times Awards. The honour recognises its implementation of a groundbreaking strategy to invest to create a greater social impact, meet gaps in community … read more
Ten community groups and charities in Annandale and Nithsdale are celebrating success in the latest funding round from Annandale and Nithsdale Community Benefit Company (ANCBC). Almost £100,000 was awarded this autumn for a range of projects, from a £20,000 contribution … read more
Glenkens Community and Arts Trust (GCAT) are gathering opinions and suggestions to inform the next stage of their Connecting In Communities activities, as well as ideas for the new venue in Balmaclellan, The Smiddy. They are holding focus groups, stalls, … read more
Applications are now being accepted for the latest benefit to go live from Social Security Scotland – the Young Carers Grant. But what is the grant? It’s a new yearly payment of £300 for young carers aged 16 to 18 … read more
Better Lives Partnership have been chosen to benefit from the next round of the Co-op Local Community Fund. The Co-op Local Community Fund helps pay for local projects that Co-op members care about. Every time a member shop at Co-op, … read more
Volunteers are needed by the team preparing to create a magical Christmas for Dumfries. The Guild C.I.C were over the moon to be chosen by Dumfries and Galloway Council to be the lead delivery partner working in partnership with the … read more