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1st Kelloholm Brownie Unit
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| 1 Polmeur Road Kelloholm Kirkconnel Sanquhar DG4 6SG T: 01659 66014 |
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| Through regular meetings, special events, day trips, sleepovers, camps and holidays, Brownies learn new hobbies, play music, explore other cultures and get adventurous outdoors. Girls can also extend their knowledge and abilities by working towards Brownie interest badges covering many different hobbies and activities from Science investigator to Circus skills. Brownies become a member of a group called a Six and follow a programme called the Brownie Adventure. | |
1st Kelloholm Guide Company
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| 23 Craig Drive Kirkconnel Sanquar DG4 6RP T: 01659 67496 |
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| Members take part in a wide range of exciting activities at their regular meetings and at special events or holidays. Girls can get involved in anything from adventure sports to performing arts, travel and taking part in community action projects. Guides work together in small groups or ‘Patrols’ and, with the support of an adult Leader, choose and run some of the activities themselves using Go for It! resource packs. | |
1st Sanquhar Brownies
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| 2 Southmain Cottages Back Road Sanquhar DG4 6LB T: 07786603908 |
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| Through regular meetings, special events, day trips, sleepovers, camps and holidays, Brownies learn new hobbies, play music, explore other cultures and get adventurous outdoors. Girls can also extend their knowledge and abilities by working towards Brownie interest badges covering many different hobbies and activities from Science investigator to Circus skills. Brownies become a member of a group called a Six and follow a programme called the Brownie Adventure. | |
1st Sanquhar Rainbow Unit
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| The Yard Station Road Sanquhar DG4 6BJ T: 01659 50098 |
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| Rainbows are encouraged to develop self-confidence, build friendships, learn new things and have fun. Girls get their hands dirty with arts and crafts, trying out cooking and playing games. Rainbows learn by doing. | |
3rd Dumfriesshire Scout Group (Moffat)
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| 5 Beechgrove Moffat DG10 9RS T: 01688 220817 |
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| The purpose of Scouting is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. | |
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Aberlour Child Care Trust
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| Dumfries office: St Ninians Carrick Road Lochside Dumfries DG2 2PR Annan office: Church Street Annan Dumfriesshire DG12 6DT T: 01461 207510 Stranraer office: Thistlecroft Thistle Street Stranraer DG9 7HU T: 01776 889552 E: enquiries@aberlour.org.uk W: www.aberlour.org.uk |
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| Aberlour is the largest, solely Scottish, children’s charity and they provide help to over 6000 of Scotland’s most vulnerable children, young people and their families each year. | |
Action on Hearing Loss
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| Empire House 131 West Nile Street Glasgow G1 2RX T: 01413415330 E: Scotland@hearingloss.org.uk W: www.actionhearingloss.org.uk |
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| Action on Hearing Loss are focused 100% on how they can reach and support people with hearing loss. Until everyone understands the extent to which hearing loss can damage people’s lives, costing jobs and relationships, causing isolation and depression, it’s all too easily seen as a minor inconvenience. | |
Addaction Dumfries and Galloway
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| 79 Buccleuch Street Dumfries Dumfries & Galloway DG1 2AB T: 01387 263208 E:Dumfries&Galloway@addaction.org.uk W: www.addaction.org.uk |
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| Addaction is the UK’s leading drug and alcohol charity. Every year, they help over 40,000 people in England and Scotland to recover from their problems. With their help, people rebuild relationships and go on to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. | |
Age Scotland
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| PO Box 9062 Dumfries DG1 9AR T: 01563 528441 E: heather.baillie@agescotland.org.uk |
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| Age Scotland is the largest charity in Scotland dedicated to enabling everyone to make the most of later life. | |
Alcohol and Drugs Support South West Scotland
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| 79 Buccleuch Street Dumfries DG1 2AB T: 01387 259999 E:hthompson@adssws.co.uk W: www.adssws.co.uk |
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| Alcohol and Drugs Support South West Scotland is a charitable company, which offers a range of community-based services across Dumfries and Galloway. Alcohol and Drugs Support South West Scotland help people affected by alcohol, drugs or gambling problems. They are affiliated to Alcohol Focus Scotland, the country’s National Alcohol Charity. | |
Alive Christian Media Ltd
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| Alive Studios The Old Convent Maxwell Street Dumfries DG2 7AN T: 01387 262423 E: mark@aliveradio.net W: http://aliveradio.net |
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| Alive Christian Media Ltd is the parent company for Alive Radio, (also known as Alive107.3fm) and aliveradio.net. It’s a company limited by guarantee and is of charitable nature, registered as a Scottish charity with OSCR. | |
Alzheimer Scotland
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| 8 Gordon Street Dumfries DG1 1EG T: 01387 261303 E: jsinclair@alzscot.org.uk W: www.alzscot.org |
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| Alzheimer Scotland provides a wide range of specialist services for people with dementia and their carers. They offer personalised support services, community activities, information and advice, at every stage of the dementia journey. | |
Annan Athletic Football Club
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| Galabank North Street Annan Dumfries & Galloway DG12 6DQ T: 01461 204828 E: phipj@btinternet.com W: www.annanathleticfc.com |
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| Annan Athletic Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in the town of Annan, Dumfries and Galloway. The club was founded in 1942 and competes in the Scottish League Two as a member of the Scottish Professional Football League. | |
Annandale Transport Initiative
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| 72-74 High Street Lockerbie DG11 2AA T: 01576 203053 E: info@atibus.org.uk W: www.atibus.org.uk |
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| Annandale Transport Initiative aims to provide community transport and other services for the inhabitants of Annandale and the surrounding areas in need by reason of disablement, poverty, social or economic circumstances. | |
Apex Scotland
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| 2 Back Rampart High Street Lockerbie DG11 2AA T: 01776 700973 E: vikki.binnie@apexscotland.org.uk W: www.apexscotland.org.uk |
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| Apex Scotland are the specialist organisation which for over 25 years has contributed to a safer Scotland by working with offenders, ex-offenders and those at risk to give them the necessary skills to change their behaviour and lead fulfilling lives. | |
ARC Scotland
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| Unit 12 Hardengreen Business Centre Eskbank Dalkeith, EH22 3NX T:0131 663 4444 E: sylvia.crick@arcuk.org.uk W: www.arcuk.org.uk/scotland/ |
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| ARC Scotland provide a range of services such as high quality information, networking opportunities, accredited and non-accredited training, conferences and good practice guidance to promote new ways of working. | |
ASH Scotland
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| 8 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 2HB T:0131 2209486 E: csanders@ashscotland.org.uk W:www.ashscotland.org.uk |
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| ASH Scotland – Action on Smoking and Health (Scotland) – is the independent Scottish charity taking action to reduce the harm caused by tobacco. They seek to improve health and quality of life by limiting the number of young people taking up smoking, reducing the number of adult smokers, protecting people from second hand smoke and tackling the inequality resulting from tobacco use. | |
Auchencairn Initiative
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| c/o Screel House Auchencairn Castle Douglas DG1 1QL T:01556 640399 E: will.levi.marshall@btinternet.com W: www.auchencairn.org.uk |
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| The Auchencairn Initiative was started in August 2001 to provide the village with an organisation to undertake capital projects and raise funds for the Community. | |
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Barnardos
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| Barnardos Skypark Suite 5.3 45 Finnieston Street Glasgow G3 8JU T:0141 222 4700 E:fiona.bennett@barnardos.org.uk W: www.barnardos.org.uk |
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| Barnardo’s believes in children regardless of their circumstances, gender, race, disability or behaviour. Their purpose as a charity today is to transform the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children. | |
Bethany Christian Trust
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| 36 Whitesands Dumfries DG1 2RS T: 01387 259400 E: craigneilson@bethanychristiantrust.com W: www.bethanychristiantrust.com |
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| Bethany Christian Trust supports around 6,000 homeless and vulnerable people every year in Scotland to find, equip and maintain a home within their local community. | |
British Heart Foundation
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| Unit 12-13 Loreburne Centre Dumfries DG1 2BD T: 01387 257261 E: D29@bhf.org.uk W: www.bhf.org.uk/ |
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| The British Heart Foundation is the biggest funder of heart research in the UK and also the UK’s number one heart charity. Coronary heart disease is the UK’s single biggest killer but they are leading the fight against it. The pioneering research has helped to transform the lives of people living with heart and circulatory conditions. Their work has been central to the discoveries of vital treatments that are helping to change the face of the UK’s fight against heart disease. | |
British Red Cross
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| North Lodge Nithbank Dumfries DG1 2RZT: 01387 739852 E: lporteous@redcross.org.uk W: www.redcross.org.uk |
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| The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. They are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. They help vulnerable people in the UK and abroad prepare for, withstand and recover from emergencies in their own communities. | |
Broughton House - National Trust for Scotland
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| 12 High Street Kirkcudbright DG6 4JX T: 0844 493 2246 E: information@nts.org.uk W: www.nts.org.uk/Property/Broughton-House-and-Garden/ |
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| Right in the heart of Kirkcudbright, a pretty artists’ colony on the Solway Firth, this 18th-century Georgian house is the former home of Scottish painter E A Hornel, one of the Glasgow Boys.Painstakingly preserved and recreated, it’s a living museum of Hornel’s life and work, packed to the rafters with his paintings and those of his contemporaries, as well as his vast library, which includes one of the world’s biggest collections of works by Robert Burns. | |
Buddies
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| 93 Friars Vennel Dumfries DG1 2RF T: 01387 256312 E: info@buddiesdumfries.co.uk W: www.buddiesdumfries.co.uk |
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| Buddies was set up to support adults with disabilities (primarily learning) to live the lives that they want to by helping them to achieve their personal goals and outcomes. Buddies was created by listening to the views and needs that people with disabilities said they had. Instead of providing a service that Buddies think adults with disabilities want, they are giving them a voice to say what THEY want. | |
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Canonbie and District Residents Association
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| c/o Byrnburnfoot House Canonbie DG14 0XB T: 01387 371209 E: canonbiera@gmail.com |
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| A major Community Planning Appraisal in 2013, funded by Dumfries & Galloway Council and NHS, recommended the setting up of a new constituted community organisation for Canonbie. The Residents Association initially grew out of community opposition to coal developments, that has led to a growing recognition of the strengths of this rural community, and a desire to celebrate and protect values of people and place. More recently the Association has joined the Development Trust Association (Scotland) | |
Carlingwark House - CIC
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| http://www.c-i-c.co.uk/age-related-needs-and-dementia/carlingwark-house | |
| Carlingwark House is an award-winning residential care home in the beautiful market town of Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway. With spectacular views of Carlingwark Loch and the surrounding Galloway countryside, we are proud to provide a comfortable home from home environment for each of our 30 residents. | |
Capability Scotland
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| Nithbank Bankend road Dumfries DG1 2SD T: 01387 244463 E: carron.alison@capability-scotland.org.uk W: www.capability-scotland.org.uk |
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| Capability Scotland Dumfries & Galloway Integrated Service supports individuals between the ages of 16 – 65 with a physical disability to access full range of social opportunities within the wider community, including education, employment, training, volunteering, social and leisure. This involves support workers working with individuals to achieve their goals. Our support team is based across the region. | |
Care Training Consortium Ltd, The
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| The Care Training Consortium First Floor Office Franklin Steel Building Dumfries Enterprise Park Tinwald Downs Road Dumfries DG1 3SJ T: 01387 249111 E: info@caretrain.co.uk W: www.caretrain.co.uk |
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| CTC delivers a wide range of skills training courses to organisations in the Health and Social Care sector, as well as other businesses across Dumfries and Galloway. | |
CatStrand, The
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| High Street Castle Douglas DG7 3RN T: 01644 420374 E: brian@catstrand.com info@catstrand.com W: www.catstrand.com |
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Called The CatStrand after the very small stream that used to run underneath it, the name also reflects the stream of activities that flow through it. Not only does The CatStrand promote a varied music, arts and exhibition programme – it also boasts up-to-date training and conference facilities, offers local information and a cafe, and runs regular computer classes and exercise classes. It is home to the CatStrand Cinema and there are plenty of things to do for both the younger and older members of our communities. A central focal point for the whole of Dumfries and Galloway, the CatStrand welcomes individuals, groups and businesses wanting to hire fully equipped meeting rooms. The CatStrand aims to offer a range of high quality events, activities and facilities, with full disabled access, to suit every taste and every visitor – all under one roof. |
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Chariots of Fire CIC
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| Chariots of Fire Driving Centre Boreland Lockerbie Dumfriesshire DG11 2LL E:enquiries@chariotscic.org.uk W: http://www.chariots.org.uk/ |
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| Chariots of firs has been established for 19 years, bringing the exciting sport of carriage driving to all, especially youngsters with special needs. Established by the late Amanda Saville, the COF team are professional and dedicated individuals who love to engage with people and ponies. | |
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland
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| 9 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5EZ T: 0131 225 6963 E: paul.okroj@chss.org.uk W: www.chss.org.uk |
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| Their mission is to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, through medical research, influencing public policy, advice and information and support in the community. | |
Co-Wheels Car Club
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| Co-wheels is a public access car club that is run as a social enterprise. Geographically, Co-wheels is the UK’s largest car club operator. They make the model work in more locations by creating innovative partnerships with local authorities, public sector organisations, business and communities. | |
Community Energy Scotland
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| 72-74 Hight Street Lockerbie DG11 2AA T:01576 204541 E:simon.mckinney@communityenergyscotland.org.uk W:www.communityenergyscotland.org.uk |
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| Community Energy Scotland is a registered charity that provides practical help for communities on green energy development and energy conservation. | |
CEIS Dumfries and Galloway
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| 77 Buccleuch Street Dumfries DG1 2AB T:01387 808123 E: amanda.hannah@ceisdandg.co.uk W: www.ceisayrshire.co.uk |
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CEIS Dumfries & Galloway is a branch of CEIS Ayrshire and a part of CEIS Group. CEIS Dumfries & Galloway’s vision is to make Scotland a better place to live and work with a more inclusive economy. To support this CEIS Dumfries & Galloway provides a comprehensive employability, business services, recruitment and skills development service. Through engagement with businesses in a partnership approach to recruitment and workforce planning CEIS Dumfries & Galloway link and support both jobseekers and employers. Learn more at www.ceisayrshire.co.uk/dumfries-galloway
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Community Integrated Care
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| Community Integrated Care Martin Holmes, Regional Manager c/o Charnwood Lodge Annan Road Dumfries DG1 3AD E: martin.holmes@c-i-c.co.uk T: 07515 315 445 |
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| We focus on working locally, understanding the special characteristics of each community we deliver services in. To do this, we have structured our organisation into six regional divisions, which each have the resources, specialist skills and support to deliver excellent services in our local communities. Each Regional Business Unit is led by a Regional Director, and is supported by our Widnes-based Head Office. | |
Cree Valley Community Woodlands Trust
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| Daltamie Palnure Newton Stewart DG8 7BE T: 01671 401423 E: enquiries@cvcwt.org.uk W: www.cvcwt.org.uk |
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| Cree Valley Community Woodlands Trust (CVCWT) evolved from Forest Environment Panel discussions in 1998. The management of a mosaic of habitats involving woodlands from “source to sea” was set on course by community meetings, a feasibility study and the appointment of a Project Manager and an Administrator. | |
Crichton Carbon Centre
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| Maxwell House Dumfries DG1 4UQ T: 01387 702091 E: j.mason@carboncentre.org W: www.carboncentre.org |
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Crichton Carbon Centre builds on its track record of academic excellence by encouraging and supporting behaviour change through engagement with individuals, communities and businesses. |
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Crichton Foundation
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| Crichton Foundation, Browne House, Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4ZZ T:01387 702 047 E:mail@crichtonfoundation.com |
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| The Crichton Foundation is a charity which supports a diverse Campus and innovative centre for learning and enterprise in Dumfries and Galloway. Through our fundraising efforts the Foundation helps to widen access to higher and further education; assists the academic institutions to develop their academic programmes and facilities; preserves and regenerates the heritage of the Crichton estate as a public asset; and raises awareness of the importance of the Crichton University Campus for the prosperity of the local community. | |
Crichton Institute
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| Crichton Institute Maxwell House The Crichton Bankend Road Dumfries DG1 4UQ T: 01387 345370 E: nicola.ritchie@glasgow.ac.uk W: www.crichtoninstitute.co.uk |
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| Crichton Institute is all about the local universities and colleges in the region working together for the region’s development, while making sure it is recognised both nationally and internationally. | |
Cruse Bereavement Care
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| 8 Gordon Street Dumfries DG1 1EG T: 01387 250252 E: dumfries@crusescotland.org.uk W: www.crusescotland.org.uk |
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| Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland (CBCS) exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people in Scotland. We seek to help anyone experiencing bereavement to understand their grief and cope with their loss. We work primarily through volunteers, providing free care to bereaved people. We also train and educate individuals and organisations who may in turn be able to contribute to the well-being of bereaved people. | |
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Dalbeattie Communtity Initiative
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| 71 High Street Dalbeattie DG5 4HA T: 01556 612518 E: info71.dci@gmail.com W: www.dalbeattiematters.co.uk/features.asp?ID=40 |
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| Initially formed in September 1997 in response to a number of local Business closures and the subsequent negative impact on the local economy and the community. | |
Dalbeattie Star Football Club
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| Islecroft Stadium Dalbeattie Kirkcudbrightshire DG5 4HE |
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DG Voice
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| Dumfries Office: Midsteeple (2nd Floor) High Street Dumfries DG1 2BH Stranraer Office: Millenium Centre 75 George Street Stranraer DG9 7JP T: Dumfries – 01387 257770T: Stranraer – 01776 705645E: info@dgvoice.co.uk W: www.dgvoice.co.uk |
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| DG Voice believe that disabled people in Dumfries and Galloway can improve their quality of life by joining together with a united voice that is heard in the right places. Started in 1998 as Dumfries and Galloway Coalition of Disabled People, DG Voice is a vibrant and expanding disability movement in South West Scotland, with influence on the local, Scottish and UK stage. Run by their members for all disabled people in Dumfries and Galloway, they remain true to their founding values. | |
Direct Inclusive Collaborative Enterprise (DICE)
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| 128 Criffel Road Dumfries DG2 0PN T: 01387 253195 E: directinclusive@gmail.com W: http://directinclusive.org/ |
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| DICE support disabled people and people living with long-term conditions in Dumfries and Galloway to take control of their own care and support needs so they can live the life of their choice with dignity and as equal citizens. | |
Doodle Trust
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| Kirkland of Parton Parton Castle Douglas DG7 3NE T:0845 600 9007 |
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| Labradoodle Trust was set up in January 2010 after the original Labradoodle Rescue UK (set up in 2007) was closed to make way for Labradoodle Trust. | |
Doonhame Derby Dolls
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| No Fixed Address E: doonhamederbydolls@gmail.com W: www.doonhamederbydolls.co.uk |
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| Based in Dumfries we are the first Roller Derby league in the South of Scotland. | |
Duke of Edinburgh's Award, The
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| Oasis Youth Centre Newall Terrace Dumfries DG1 1LW T: 01387 273885 E: Gary.Kirkpatrick@dumgal.gov.uk W: www.dofe.org |
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| DofE gives all young people aged 14-24 the chance to develop skills for life and work, fulfil their potential and have a brighter future. | |
Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service
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| 9 Church Crescent Dumfries DG1 1DF T:01387 247237 E: info@dgadvocacy.co.uk W:www.dgadvocacy.co.uk |
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| Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service has been delivering independent advocacy across the region for over 25 years and delivers one to one and collective/group advocacy. The service supports people with issues relating to mental health, learning disability, social services, GP, hospital and much more. They are a registered charity and voluntary organisation and are a free, confidential, person centred service. Advocacy means: having someone on your side, helping you to share your thoughts, feelings and wishes. Advocacy – Defending your right to be heard. | |
Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival
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| 28 Edinburgh Road Dumfries DG1 1JQ T:01387 259627 E: info@dgartsfestival.org.uk W:www.dgartsfestival.org.uk |
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| Each year, the festival involves a lively and varied programme, showcasing an eclectic range of top-billed performances in music, drama, dance, arts and literature in a selection of venues from the tiny, intimate Swallow Theatre to the grandeur of the Easterbrook Hall and a wide outdoor stage on the banks of the River Nith. | |
Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum
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| Heathhall Dumfries DG1 3PH T:01387 16322 E: bob.sloan@hotmail.co.uk W:www.dumfriesaviationmuseum.com |
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| The Museum is run by volunteers and houses a large and ever expanding aircraft collection, aero engines and a very impressive display of artefacts and personal histories relating to aviation, past and present. Both civil and military are represented. There is also a small, but ever expanding collection of memorabilia honouring airborne forces. | |
Dumfries and Galloway Befriending Project
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| 19 Bank Street Dumfries DG1 2NX T:01387 247812 E:projectoffice@befriending.org W:befriending.org |
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| The Project offers young people experiencing problems at home, school or in the community, the opportunity of extra support and regular positive adult attention. Having and working with a befriender can help the young person tackle difficulties before they get too big. | |
Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre
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| Dovecotewell Dumfries DG1 4RH T:01387 770210 E:info@caninerescue.co.uk W:www.caninerescue.co.uk |
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| Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre services the whole of Dumfries and Galloway but, when space permits, they will take in dogs from pounds in England and from Northern Ireland to save them from destruction. They have a contract with our local council to look after stray dogs while they wait to be reclaimed by their owners and to rehome them if they are not claimed. They are licensed by the local authority for the care of dogs. | |
Dumfries and Galloway Care Trust
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| 78 Brooms Road Dumfries DG1 2LA T:01387 247580 E: info@caretrust.org.uk W:www.caretrust.org.uk/output/home.asp |
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| The Care Trust is an award winning organisation, established as a charity in 1988. It’s aims were to improve the quality of life for adults with learning and mobility difficulties. It was started by the Health Board and Social Services and the first Chairman was also the Chairman of the Health Board. | |
Dumfries and Galloway Carers Centre
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| 2-6 Nith Street Dumfries DG1 4EP T:01387 248600 E:claudine.brindle@dgalcarers.org W: http://www.dgalcarers.co.uk/ |
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| They provide information, advice and support to anyone who cares for a relative or friend. They also aim to raise awareness of the needs of Carers and the contribution they make to care in the community. | |
Dumfries and Galloway Chamber of Commerce
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| Hillhead House, Tthe Crichton, Bankend Rd, Dumfries DG1 4UQ T:01387 270866 E: admin@dgchamber.co.uk W:www.dgchamber.co.uk |
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| Independent locally run Chamber of Commerce working for business in Dumfries and Galloway | |
Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service
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| Dumfries 81-85 Irish Street Dumfries DG1 2PQAnnan 19a Bank Street Annan DG12 6AACastle Douglas 3 St Andrew St Castle Douglas DG7 1DEStranraer 23 Lewis Street Stranraer DG9 7ABT:0300 303 4321 E: info@dagcas.org W: www.dagcas.org |
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| D&G CAS, an amalgamation of Dumfriesshire CAB, Castle Douglas and District CAB, Stranraer CAB, Dumfries Welfare Rights, Stranraer Welfare Rights, Nithsdale Housing Advice Service, Upper Nithsdale Welfare Rights and Dumfries & Galloway CAB Benefits Advice Project.The objectives are to ensure that individuals do not suffer through ignorance of their rights and responsibilities, or of the services available, or through an inability to express their needs effectively, and to exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies. | |
Dumfries and Galloway Hard of Hearing Group
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| The Hub 24-26 Friars Vennel Dumfries DG1 2RLIf you want to become a volunteer, contact Siân on infodghhg@gmail.com or call 07944 698453For all other enquiries, contact Janette on janettedghhg@gmail.com or call 07896 342878 |
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The Dumfries and Galloway Hard of Hearing Group is a local charity which provides services for people who are hard of hearing. The group operates across Dumfries and Galloway offering a care and maintenance service of NHS hearing aids and providing support and advice of our Service Users.
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Dumfries and Galloway ia
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The Rowans,
7 Queensbury Road, Craigs Road, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway DG1 4UR T: 01387 263768 E: Derekoliphant12@gmail.com W:www.iasupport.org |
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IA, the Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group (formerly known as the Ileostomy Association of Great Britain and Ireland), is a mutual support group which has the primary aim of helping people who have had their colon removed. |
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Dumfries and Galloway LGBT Plus
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| 100 High Street Dumfries DG1 2BJ T: 0800 020 9653 E: info@lgbtplus.org.uk W: http://lgbtplus.org.uk/ |
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| Dumfries and Galloway LGBT Plus is a charity that has been running since April 2015 in response to a locally identified need for work with LGBT plus adults, older people and their families in Dumfries and Galloway and surrounding areas.
The organisation aims to directly support LGBT Plus people to live happier, safer and healthier lives and to empower them to engage more confidently within their local communities, and also aims to work with organisations and communities so they can better support, include and value LGBT Plus adults, older people and families. |
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Dumfries & Galloway ME and Fibromyalgia Network
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| Thistledew Albert Street Dalbeattie DG5 4JPT: 07437 602610 E: admin@dgmefm.org.uk |
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| Providing a local forum where ME, CFS and Fibromyalgia sufferers can socialize, swap information, support each other and learn about events and meetings held by the Dumfries & Galloway M.E. Network | |
Dumfries and Galloway Multicultural Association
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| DGMA Muticultural Centre Old Assembly Close Irish Street Dumfries DG1 2PH T: 01387 254624 E: info@dgma.org.uk W:http://www.dgma.org.uk/home/ |
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| In June 2003 a number of minority ethnic community leaders, who wanted to raise the profile of diversity and the different cultures in the area, created Dumfries and Galloway Multicultural Association (DGMA). It is an organisation open to all members of ethnic, religious and cultural minority communities in our region as well as organisations and individuals keen to promote the aims of the Association. | |
Dumfries Civic Pride
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| Municipal Chambers Buccleuch Street Dumfries DG1 2ADT: 01387 245920E: civicpride@dumgal.gov.ukW: http://www.dumfriescivicpride.co.uk/ |
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| Dumfries Civic Pride are a group of volunteers who try to keep Dumfries attractive for townspeople and visitors but they can not do it all on our own. They can always use help and, although they have the support of Dumfries and Galloway Council, they welcome anyone, young, or old, to help them in their aims. | |
Dumfries Get Together
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| 3 Makbrar Wynd Dumfries DG1 4XD E: get.together@live.co.uk |
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| Dumfries Get Together is a diverse and welcoming Ladies social group.Ladies 35 to 100 years young Are you new in town? Fed up of spending too many nights at home in front of the TV? Or perhaps you’ve been here for a while but want to widen your social circle?Are you interested in exploring Dumfries & its surrounding area? Keen on meeting new people with a variety of backgrounds and interests? Do you want to enjoy activities, events, discover places to go out and make acquaintances & friendships? |
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Dumfries YMCA
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| School Lane Laurieknowe Dumfries DG2 7AJ T:01387 259472 E: dumfries.ymca@gmail.com W:www.ymcascotland.org/locations/dumfries |
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| In recent years Dumfries YMCA has increasingly been developing partnerships and delivering youth work services not only within local communities in the town but also in support of other organisations across Dumfries and Galloway. Focusing predominantly on Youth, community development and streetwork. | |
Dumfriesshire and Cumbria Greyhound Rescue
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| 128 Criffel Road Dumfries DG2 0PN T:01387 253195 E: marian.pagan@btinternet.com W:www.dgrescue.org.uk |
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| Dumfriesshire & Cumbria Greyhound Rescue (DCGR) rescue and rehome ex-racing and ex-coursing greyhounds. Greyhounds are gentle and loyal pets. They are usually laid back and lazy, and need little exercise. They adapt quickly to family life and they love nothing better than a cuddle. | |
Dumfriesshire and Stewartry Women's Aid
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| 12 Whitesands Dumfries DG1 2RR T:01387 263052 E:admin@dumfrieswomensaid.org.uk W:www.dumfriesshireandstewartrywomensaid.co.uk |
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| Dumfriesshire and Stewartry Womens Aid are a charitable organisation for women and children whose lives have been affected by Domestic abuse. Domestic abuse can be shown in many forms such as physical, emotional, sexual and financial. | |
Dumfriesshire Federation Scottish Womens Rural Institute
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| 2 Mirrenhill Cottage DG11 2NT T:01576 610342 E:val.hillen@tiscali.co.uk W:www.swri.org.uk/WhereToFindUs/dumfriesshire.htm |
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| Dumfriesshire Federation covers an area from Sanquhar in the north to Gretna in the south, and from Dumfries to Langholm in the east. The Federation consists of 46 Institutes, split up into six Groups, and membership is approximately 1400. Each of the Groups is conducted in the same way as the Federation, with Chairman and Office Bearers and, besides Headquarters and Federation sponsored classes, they hold their own classes, shows and competitions. | |
Dyslexia Scotland South West
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| Park House Thornhill DG3 5JW E:Dyslexiascotlandsouthwest@hotmail.co.uk W:www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/your-branch/south-west |
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| We support people affected by dyslexia, and campaign on their behalf, in many different ways. Whether through the national helpline, our branch network or online in the members area, we raise awareness and campaign for change. | |
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Early Years Scotland
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| Lochvale Suite Georgetown Community Centre Lochvale House Georgetown Road Dumfries DG1 4DFT: 01387 266722 E: clare.carson@earlyyearsscotland.org |
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| Formerly the Scottish Pre School Play Association.Early Years Scotland is a national organisation that invests in our youngest children pre-birth to 5.They deliver essential support and guidance to providers of early learning and childcare in every local authority in Scotland.
Early Years Scotland also work directly with young children and families in a range of local settings including community venues, nurseries and prisons. |
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Electric Theatre Workshop
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| 28 Munches Street Dumfries DG1 1ET T:01387 271820 E:justin@electrictheatreworkshop.com |
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| Electric Theatre Workshop is a contemporary theatre company, producing original plays for local and national audiences. Based in the centre of Dumfries at our Performing Arts Hub, we make a real commitment to the creative health of our region, encouraging artists to draw from it and urging communities to participate in it. | |
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Food Train
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| 30 Castle Street Dumfries DG1 1DU T:01461 207778 E:helen@thefoodtrain.co.uk W: www.thefoodtrain.co.ukThe Food Train has several bases across the region, please see their website for the full list. |
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| The Food Train provide a range of services, delivered by volunteers, to older people in Scotland including grocery shopping home deliveries, household support services and befriending services. | |
Foundation Scotland
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| The Kiosk Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2BE T:01557 814927 E: cgillepsie@foundationscotland.org.uk W:www.foundationscotland.org.uk |
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| Foundation Scotland is an independent charity established to strengthen local communities by providing a source of funding to community led projects the length and breadth of Scotland. | |
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Galloway Fisheries Trust
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| Fisheries House Station Industrial Estate Newton Stewart DG8 6ND T:01671 403011 E:mail@gallowayfisheriestrust.org W:www.gallowayfisheriestrust.org |
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| The aim of the Galloway Fisheries Trust is to restore and maintain aquatic biodiversity, particularly native fish, in Galloway by means of practical, responsible and sustainable approaches to land, water and fishery management, based on sound science, for the benefit of the community as a whole. | |
Gatehouse of Fleet YMCA
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| 5 Digby Street Gatehouse of Fleet Castle Douglas DG7 2JW T:01557 814704 E:info@gatehouseymca.org.uk W:www.gatehouseymca.org.uk |
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| Gatehouse of Fleet YMCA is committed to creating opportunities for the emotional, physical, spiritual and social development of local young people of all faiths, and of none. The Drop-in Centre is a secure, comfortable, creative environment where local young people can meet together and take part in activities they have helped to plan and to pay for. |
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Get Hooked On Fishing
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| Broom Farm Estate Annan DG12 5PF E:lesley.arkison@ghof.org.uk W:www.ghof.org.uk |
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Get hooked on fishing are an angling charity which helps provide positive opportunities for young people and communities. They deliver fun and interactive training around the sport of angling. Their work is designed with the help of young people to give the participants more confidence and to demonstrate that there are alternative pathways and better opportunities available to them. |
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Girl Guiding Dumfriesshire
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| 1 Marchhill Drive Dumfries DG1 1PP T:01387 255423 E:anneharrow52@yahoo.com W:www.girlguidingdumfriesshire.org.uk |
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| Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. They build girls’ confidence and raise their aspirations. They give them the chance to discover their full potential and encourage them to be a powerful force for good. They give them a space to have fun. | |
Glenkens Business Association
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| Kenlea Balmaclellan Castle Douglas DG7 3QE T:01644 421108 E:glenkensbusiness@gmail.com W:www.visitglenkens.com |
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| The underlying purpose of the GBA is to seek to identify, create and develop opportunities and initiatives in the Glenkens that will assist local business and enterprises as well as the community to thrive and prosper. | |
Greystone Rovers Youth Football Academy
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| 2 Nithplace Noblehill Dumfries DG1 3HT T: 07718139527 E: graeme.irving@yahoo.co.uk W: www.greystonerovers.co.uk |
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Heston Rovers FC
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| 5 Charles Street DG12 5AG T: 07828310823 E: tom.carruthers@tiscali.co.uk W: www.hestonrovers.co.uk |
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| Heston Rovers Football Club are a Scottish senior football club who play their home games at Palmerston Park in Dumfries, where they ground-share with Queen of the South F.C.. | |
Holywood Trust, The
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| Hestan House Crichton Business Park Bankend Road Dumfries DG1 4TA T: 01387 269176 E: funds@holywood-trust.org.uk W: www.holywood-trust.org.uk |
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| The Holywood Trust is a grant giving charity which supports opportunities for young people in Dumfries and Galloway primarily aged 15 – 25. | |
Home Energy Scotland – South West
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| Watson Peat Building Auchincruive Ayr KA6 5HW T: 01292 525508 E: andrew.filby@sw.homeenergyscotland.org W: www.homeenergyscotland.org |
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| Home Energy Scotland from the Scottish Government is the only source of clear and impartial advice on making your home cheaper to heat. They offer advice to everyone and already, over a third of Scotland’s households have already been offered free help. | |
Home-Start Wigtownshire
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| The Cabin c/o Park Children’s Services Centre Ashwood Drive Stranraer DG9 7NW T: 01776 706984 E: homestartwig@aol.com W: www.home-startwigtownshire.co.uk |
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| Home-Start supports families who are finding it difficult to cope with the stresses of bringing up a young family. | |
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Independent Living Support
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| 8 George Street Meuse Dumfries DG1 1HH T: 01387 262226 E: jo@ils-dumfries.co.uk W: www.ils-dumfries.co.uk |
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| ILS is a charity that was set up to provide Housing Support for people living in Dumfriesshire. The aim of the service is to try to alleviate and prevent homelessness in our local area and to give people the skills they will need to manage their own tenancies within their own communities. | |
Inspired Community Enterprise Trust
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| 24-26 Friars Vennel Dumfries DG1 2RL T: 01387 269161 E: info@theusualplace.org W: www.theusualplace.org |
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| Inspired Community Enterprise Trust was set up in November 2011 with the aim of providing employment and training and wider community relationships and citizenship opportunities for young people with additional support needs. | |
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John Paul Jones Birthplace Museum Trust
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| c/o Dumfries Museum Rotchell Road Dumfries DG2 7SW T: 07740 554130 E: Rebecca.Coggins@dumgal.gov.uk |
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Johnstonebridge Centre and Community Development Trust ltd
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| 3 Beechfield Lane Johnstonebridge Lockerbie DG11 1EY T: 01576 470662 E: jackytaylor-001@hotmail.co.uk W: www.johnstonebridgecentretrust.co.uk |
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Kaleidoscope-Support in Mind
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| Mountainhall Bankend Road Dumfries DG1 4AL T: 01387 249513 E: kaleidoscope@supportinmindscotland.org.uk W: http://www.supportinmindscotland.org.uk/information-and-support/services/regional-office-kaleidoscope-dumfries |
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Kate's Kitchen
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| Powfoot Annan DG12 5PS T: 07748 380731 E: jackie.kateskitchen@gmail.com |
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| Kate’s Kitchen operates like a cafe, where everyone is welcomed by our team of friendly volunteers, for a cuppa, a hot meal and a friendly chat. | |
Key Community Supports
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| Nith Avenue Dumfries DG1 1EF T: 01387 247466 E: richy.lewis@keyhousing.org W: www.keycommunuitysupports.org |
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| KEY supports people with learning disabilities throughout Scotland. They have a deep commitment to helping each person get the individual help they need to enjoy life to the full. | |
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Langholm Playcare Ltd
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| Langholm Community Centre Charles Street Langholm DG13 0AA T: 01387 380775 E: langholmplaycare@btconnect.com W: www.langholmplaycare.co.uk |
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| “We aim to provide consistent high quality, safe, secure, happy and stimulating childcare to parents and children in and around Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway.” | |
Leonard Cheshire
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| Lochar House Heathhall Dumfries DG1 3NU T: 01387 711337 E: bill.milven@leonardcheshire.org W: www.leonardcheshire.org |
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| We work for a society in which every person is equally valued. We believe that disabled people should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose – with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically and to participate fully in society. That belief is at the heart of everything we do. | |
Let's Get Sporty
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| c/o Georgetown Community Centre Georgetown Road Dumfries DG1 4DF T: 07530 292763 E: bookings@letsgetsporty.com W: www.letsgetsporty.com |
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| Let’s Get Sporty are a local Community Interest Company (CIC) which aims to provide young people in Dumfries & Galloway the opportunity to enjoy and learn about sport. As a non-for-profit organisation, all the income that they generate gets reinvested in the community. | |
LGBT Youth Scotland
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| 88B High Street Dumfries DG1 2BJ T: 01387 255058 E: kerry.riddell@lgbtyouth.org.uk W: www.lgbtyouth.org.uk |
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Lifecare Trust
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| 30-32 Station Road Burges Hill RH15 9DS T: 01444 236593 E: angela.butcher@lifecaretrust.org.uk W: www.lifecaretrust.org.uk |
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Living Streets Scotland
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| Thorn House 5 Rose Street Edinburgh EH2 2PR T: 01312452649 E: penny.morriss@livingstreets.org.uk scotland@livingstreets.org.uk W: www.livingstreets.org.uk |
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Loch Ryan Sailing Club
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| Trewennack Kirkland Court Kirkcolm Stranraer DG9 0NS T: 01776 854204 E: fredc.fuller@loch-ryan-sailing-club.co.uk W: www.loch-ryan-sailing-club.co.uk |
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Lochmaben Church of Scotland
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| 16 Ravenshill Lochmaben Lockerbie Dumfriesshire DG11 1QZ T: 01387 810743 E: georgesmith1943@talktalk.net p.read94@btinternet.com W: www.lochmaben.org.uk |
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Lothlorien Therapeutic Community
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| Lothlorien Community Corsock Castle Douglas Dumfries & Galloway DG7 3DR T: 01644 440602 E: lothlorien1@btopenworld.com W: www.lothlorien.tc |
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| Lothlorien is a therapeutic community for people with mental health problems, situated in a quiet rural setting in South West Scotland. Lothlorien was originally started in 1974 by the Haughton family, who built the 13 bedroomed log house, one of the largest in its kind in Britain, from locally hewn larch and pine trees. | |
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Moffat CAN
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| Old Church Depot Annanside Moffat DG10 9HB T: 01683 221847 E: chris@moffatcan.org W: http://moffatcan.org/index.php?page=home |
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| Moffat CAN is a community-owned company and charity. Their aims are:* To provide local jobs, work experience and training within the green sector, particularly for those facing barriers to employment.* To promote environmental and sustainability awareness and engagement throughout the community.* To provide sustainable, low-carbon products and services, with an emphasis on reducing carbon footprints. | |
Moffat Museum
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| Harthope House Churchgate Moffat Dumfries and Galloway DG10 9EG T: 01683 220868 or 01683 220100 E: secretary@moffatmuseum.co.uk W: www.moffatmuseum.co.uk |
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MS Society
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| 88 Ratho Park Glasgow Road Newbridge EH28 8PP T: 07889088016 E: lboyce@mssociety.org.uk W: www.mssociety.org.uk |
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MS Society Dumfries and District Branch
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| Blacksteps Cottage Dumfries DG2 0SS T: 07972229320 or 0792229344 E: msdumfriesbranch@btinternet |
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| MS Dumfries is the local branch of the Multiple Scleroris Society working to support people affected by MS in the Dumfries area including family members and carers of people with MS. The branch is made up entirely of volunteers who offer support and advice on personal, domestic and other matters and giving financial assistance where appropriate as well as arranging social, leisure and fundraising activities to support the work of the branch. | |
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National Deaf Childrens Society
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| Second Floor Empire House 131 West Nile Street Glasgow G1 2RX T: 0141 354 7850 E: ndcs.scotland@ndcs.org.uk W: www.ndcs.org.uk |
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| The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people. They believe:* Deaf children can do anything other children can do, given early diagnosis and the right support from the start.* Deaf children should be involved in decisions that affect them at as early an age as possible.* Families are the most important influence on deaf children and young people, and need clear, balanced information to make informed choices.* Effective language and communication skills lie at the heart of deaf children and young people’s social, emotional and intellectual development.* Deaf children should be valued by society and have the same opportunities as any other child. | |
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Parents Inclusion Network
Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust
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| Moat Brae House, George Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway DG1 1EA T: 01387 255549 E: info@peterpanmoatbrae.org W: www.peterpanmoatbrae.org |
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| In December 1924, JM Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, was awarded the Freedom of the Burgh of Dumfries in south-west Scotland. Reflecting on one of the happiest times in his life, as a pupil at Dumfries Academy nearly 50 years earlier | |
ProjectScotland
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| 20 Hopetoun Street Edinburgh EH7 4GH T: 0131 226 0700 E: info@projectscotland.co.uk W: www.projectscotland.co.uk |
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| ProjectScotland is a charity that helps young people get on in life through volunteering. They are a charity that helps young Scots aged 16 to 30 to get on in life by volunteering full-time with a Scottish charity. They partner with hundreds of Scottish charities to create quality volunteering placements in Scotland. This year we will place 900 volunteers. Here’s why it matters. They offer 16 to 30 year-olds the chance to make a positive contribution to their community and their country through volunteering. Why volunteer? Young people and young adults get experience of work and a chance to develop themselves. Charities throughout the country get additional skills, talents and energy. Local communities are strengthened as new links and connections across generations are made. Scotland is a better place. |
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Quarriers Family Support Service
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| T: 01505 612224 W: www.quarriers.org.uk |
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| Quarriers provides practical care and support for thousands of vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. Through there diverse range of services across the UK, they help thousands of people to lead happier, more fulfilling lives. By challenging inequality, they give vulnerable people more opportunities and, importantly, they ensure that their voices are heard. |
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Rathbone
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| Rathebone 39a George Street Dumfries DG1 1EA T: 01387 255274 E: dumfries@rathboneuk.org W: www.rathbone.org/Pages/home.aspx |
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| At Rathbone you can learn in a way that suits you. They will help you find a programme that’s just right for you and support you all the way through it. | |
Relationships Scotland Dumfries and Galloway
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| 92 Irish Street Dumfries DG1 2PS T: 01387 251245 E: info@relationships-scotlanddg.org.uk W: www.relationship-scotlanddg.org.uk |
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| Relationships Scotland’s network of affiliated local services provide relationship counselling, family mediation, child contact centres and other family support services across all of mainland and island Scotland. There work supports individuals, couples and families experiencing relationship difficulties. Around 20,000 people have contact with there services each year. | |
Respite Now c.i.c
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| 65 Oakbank Drive Cumnock Ayrshire KA18 1BA T: 01290 430 323 E: info@respitenow.org.uk W: www.respitenow.org.uk/index.html |
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| Respite Now offers a range of services and products that are available to people with learning & other disabilities, their family, friends and supporters. They have used our experience at the “coal face “ to create an environment that is modern, easy to use, informative and meets the demands of the 3rd sector. | |
Richmond Fellowship
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| 1 Shakespeare Street Dumfries DG1 2JJ T: 01387 250560 W: www.richmondfellowship.org.uk |
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River of Life Church
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| Lovers’ Walk Dumfries Sumfries and Galloway DG1 1LU T: 01387 264646 or 01387 830229 E: mark@riveroflife.org.uk |
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RSABI
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| RSABI The Rural Centre West Mains of Ingliston Newbridge Midlothian EH28 8LT T: 0131 472 4166 W: www.rsabi.org.uk |
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Sacro
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| 17 Buccleuch Street Dumfries DG1 2AT T: 01387 259109 E: infodumfries@sacro.org.uk W: www.sacro.org.uk |
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Salvation Army
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| 157 High Street Dumfries DG1 2QT T: 01387 259109 |
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Sandhead Learning and Internet Centre (SLIC)
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| Sandhead Dumfries DG9 9JF T: 07585 714319 E: sandhead.internet.centre@gmail.com W: www.sandheadlearning.co.uk |
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| Since the inception of Sandhead Learning & Internet Centre (SLIC) in 2004, the centre has gone from strength to strength and has become an integral part of community life. The services we provide are delivered with the help of a team of dedicated, loyal and hardworking volunteers, without whom much of the centre’s work would not take place. They deliver various courses for all members of the community and carry out employment related activities for our Job Club members which also includes setting up email accounts and registration with Universal Jobmatch. As a UK Online Centre partner they are now a City & Guilds accredited centre delivering a level 3 accredited award in Online Basics. | |
Savour the Flavours
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| High Street Moffat DG10 9ET E: liz@savourtheflavours.co.uk |
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| Savour the Flavours was Dumfries & Galloway’s regional food and drink network, which supported and promoted local food and drink during the period 2009-2013. Savour the Flavours ceased activities in October 2013. Savour the Flavours worked with producers, chefs, retailers, farmers’ markets, manufacturers, event organisers, schools and consumers to raise awareness of the exceptional local produce to be found in Dumfries & Galloway. |
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Scottish Childminding Association
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| Blackhill Newton Stewart DG8 0NZ T: 01581 300659 |
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| The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the only organisation dedicated to supporting childminders in Scotland. There main aim is to promote childminding as a quality childcare service. They do this in part by helping SCMA childminders to be the best they can be. | |
Scottish Wildlife Trust
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| Unit 3 Station Yard Industrial Estate Castle Douglas Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 1LA T: 01556 504516 |
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SHAP
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| c/o SONAS Stapleton Road Annan DG12 6FB |
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SHAX
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| SHAX Merrick House The Crichton Bankend Road Dumfries DG1 4TA T: 01387 245358 E: info@shax.org.uk W: www.shax.org.uk |
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| SHAX is an independent local Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. They are based at Merrick House, The Crichton, Dumfries. SHAX is governed by a Board of Trustees whose membership includes senior personnel from local established Support Agencies and individuals interested in supporting our aims – which are to provide practical help to individuals and families who are facing hardship brought about by homelessness. SHAX supplies minimal cost crisis need used furniture and white goods to people in Dumfries and the surrounding areas. |
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Shelter Support Service - Dumfriesshire
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| 95 Irish Street Dumfries Dumfries and Galloway DG1 2NP T: 0344 5152390 E: info@shelter.org.uk W: scotland.shelter.org.uk |
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| Shelter Scotland tackles the root causes of bad housing by lobbying government and local authorities for new laws and policies, and more investment, to improve the lives of homeless and badly-housed people. | |
Solway Credit Union
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| The Hub 24-26 Friars Vennel Dumfries DG1 2RL T: 01387 267200 W: www.solwaycreditunion.co.uk |
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| They are the credit union for people who live in SW Scotland – from Annandale & Eskdale in the east to the Stewartry in the west. A credit union is a co-operative financial institution that is owned and controlled by its members and operated for the purpose of promoting thrift, providing credit at reasonable rates – or in other words it provides a way for people to pool their money and make loans to each other. A credit union is managed and controlled by a volunteer Board of Directors. All directors are members of the credit union and are elected by the membership at the AGM. Each member has one vote, regardless of the amount of their savings. |
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Solway Firth Partnership
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| Campbell House The Crichton Bankend Road Dumfries DG1 4UQ T: 01387 702161 E: info@solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk W: www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk |
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| Solway Firth Partnership works to support a vibrant and sustainable local economy while respecting, protecting and celebrating the distinctive character, heritage and natural features of our marine and coastal area. They do this by working with people on both sides of the Solway Firth and further afield on a wide range of projects. They also contribute to development of policies for management of the coast and sea. They aim to engage with as many people as possible to help ensure that local views shape the future of the area. |
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Solway Sinfonia
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| E: postmaster@solwaysinfonia.org.uk W: www.solwaysinfonia.org.uk |
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South of Scotland Wildlife Hospital
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| Barony College Parkgate Dumfries DG1 3NE T: 01387 860461 |
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Sports Driving Unlimited
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| Cleuchheads Balgray Lockerbie DG11 2RN T: 01576 610544 or 07717754385 E: rosemary@sportsdrivingunlimited.org.uk W: www.sportsdrivingunlimited.org.uk/index.html |
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| Sports Driving is a registered charity started in 2007 by a small group of enthusiastic volunteers who are keen for people with an impairment to enjoy the fun, excitement and health benefits of taking part in sports carriage driving. There present trustees have a wide range of skills and interests but all are eager to make sure as many as possible can take part in this remarkable sport. They agreed to use the operating name ‘Sports Driving Unlimited’ to put into words there belief that anyone with a physical or mental impairment can take part in sports carriage driving and benefit from therapeutic contact with ponies. |
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Springboard Charity, The
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| T:07833 247 401 E: kellyj@springboarduk.org.uk W: www.springboard.uk.net |
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| Helping young people achieve their potential; supporting unemployed people of any age into work; and people facing multiple barriers to work. | |
SSAFA Forces Help
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| T: 01387 266840 E: tonyrauxaf@aol.com |
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| SSAFA Forces Help exists to help according to need, all men and women serving, or who have served at any time, in the Armed Forces of the Crown, and their families and dependants, which include widows and widowers. The local Branch of SSAFA Forces Help operates within Dumfriesshire and the Stewartry and its Caseworkers and visitors act as sympathetic, knowledgeable and confidential friends to people with problems and difficulties, however personal and varied, and make financial grants when needed. |
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Stewartry Care
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| 43 Cotton Street Castle Douglas DG7 1AR T: 01556 504699 E: enquiries@stewarttycare.co.uk W: www.stewartrycare.co.uk |
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| Stewartry Care is a social enterprise company and is committed to supporting our local communities. It is important to them that we remain locally owned and managed. They currently sponsor a bowling club within the region and attend many regional events to provide information about the care and support services we provide. Since its inception in 1993.Our Company has grown and expanded. Allowing them to provide a high quality of service across Dumfries and Galloway. | |
Stranraer Credit Union
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| 25 Hanover Square Stranraer DG9 7AG T: 01776 706911 E: info@stranraercreditunion.org.uk W:www.stranraercreditunion.org.uk/index.html |
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| Stranraer Credit Union was formed originally as a Savings Club by a few local neighbours and friends in the Dickshill area of Stranraer and collections were made in the resource centre there. In 1999 it was accredited by the FSA (Financial Services Authority) as a Credit Union. | |
Stranraer Millennium Centre Community Trust
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| 75 George Street Stranraer Dumfries and Galloway DG9 7JP T: 01776 700000 E: info@stranraermillenniumcentre.co.uk |
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Stranraer YMCA
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| Thistle Business Park/Station Street Stranraer Dg9 7HJ T: 01776 700100 E: info@ymca-stranraer.org.uk W: www.ymca-stranraer.org.uk |
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| Stranraer YMCA would like to give the children of the Stranraer community the opportunity to become a member of our organisation. | |
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Terrence Higgins Trust, The
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| Terrenc Higgins Trust 314-320 Grays Inn Road London WC1X 8DP T: 0800 802 1221 E: info@tht.org.uk W: www.tht.org.uk/ |
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Turning Point Scotland
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| 22 Newall Terrace Dumfries DG1 1LW T:01387 247123 E: davebleasdale@turningpointscotland.com W:www.turningpointscotland.com |
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| Turning Point Scotland has provided services in Dumfries & Galloway since 2003 and has grown to work across 19 separate locations in the region providing support to individuals living on their own, to small group of 3 to 4 people sharing accommodation. | |
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Upper Eskdale Development Group
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| Community Hub The Old School Eskdalemuir DG13 OQJ T:01387 373760 E:nicholas.j.jennings@gmail.com W:www.eskdalemuir.com |
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| After extensive consultations with the remote and isolated community of Eskdalemuir, the former disused primary school was transformed into a vibrant community hub. This is now a venue for community creative and learning activities, social events, ceilidhs, music evenings and themed evenings. There is an art gallery, well used by local artists, a shop and a café/bar which is themed around local produce and healthy eating. The Hub provides a number of volunteering opportunities. | |
User and Carer Involvement
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| User and Carer Involvement Office 1, Kindar House, The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries DG1 4ZZ T:01387 255330 E:carolynlittle@userandcarer.co.uk W:www.userandcarer.co.uk |
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| User and Carer Involvements mission is to ensure that people who have mental illness, dementia or learning disabilities, and their carers have a representative voice and, as a result, see positive changes in their service provision | |
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Vegetarian for Life
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| Dalveen Grange Road Moffat DG10 9HS T:01683 220888 E:tina@vegetarianforlife.org.uk W:www.vegetarianforlife.org.uk |
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| Vegetarian for Life (VFL) is a young and dynamic charity that was launchd in 2008. Their vision is to improve the quality of life of the UK’s older vegetarians and vegans. | |
Victim Support Dumfries and Galloway
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| 9 Hanover Street Stranraer DG9 7SB T:01776 707229 E: victimsupport.dumfries&galloway@victimsupportsco.org.uk W:www.victimsupport.org.uk |
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| Victim Support Scotland is the lead voluntary organisation in Scotland helping people affected by crime. It provides emotional support, practical help and essential information to victims, witnesses and others affected by crime. The service is free, confidential and is provided by volunteers through a network of community based victim and youth justice services and court based witness services. | |
Voluntary Health Scotland
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| Mansfield Traquair Centre 15 Mansfield Place Edinurgh EH3 6BB T:0131 474 6189 E:lesley.munro@vhscotland.org.uk W:www.vhscotland.org.uk |
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| Voluntary Health Scotland are the national membership body for voluntary organisations working to improve health, tackle health inequalities or provide health care. | |
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Wanlockhead Museum Trust
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| Hidden Treasures, Museum of Lead Mining Wanlockhead ML12 6UT T: 01659 74387 E: miningmuseum@hotmail.com W: www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk |
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| Uncover our treasures including a real 18th century lead mine set deep in the hillside where visitors can experience the thrill of going underground. Make your way along village paths to the two miners’ cottages and see how the miners really lived before exploring the second oldest subscription Library in Europe, which has recently gained Recognition status as being a collection of National Significance. Enter the Visitor Centre to discover a fantastic display of rocks, minerals, gold, mining and local artefacts. | |
Wellness & Recovery College, University of West Scotland
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| Dumfries Campus Dudgeon House DG1 4ZN T: 01387 345866 E: DGWRC@uws.ac.uk W: www.uws.ac.uk/wellnessandrecoverycollege/#.VEEQrxZzhuo |
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| The Dumfries and Galloway Wellness and Recovery College, is a local initiative that delivers a range of wellness and recovery focussed learning and development opportunities. | |
World Wide Volunteering
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| Kelton Mill Cottage Kelton Castle Douglas DG7 1RZ T: 01935 825588 E: wwv@wwv.org.uk W: www.wwv.org.uk |
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| WWV supports people of all ages and backgrounds to take positive action to change their lives. They work with some of the most disadvantaged people in the UK to build skills, confidence, self-esteem and most importantly, to enable people to re-connect and engage in and with their local communities and the wider world. | |
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Youth Alive
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| Youth Alive Lighthouse Church Maxwell Street DG2 7AN T: 01387 259257 E:youthalive@btinternet.com W: www.youth-alive-dg.org.uk/index.html |
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Associate Members