Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway

We're hiring for two new positions which are now open for applications:

- Lead for Community Transport
- Connecting Communities Development Officer

For more info or to apply for either role, follow the link

The closing date for both roles is Sunday 4 January.
jobs.tsdg.org.uk/current-vaca...

Are you a member organisation of Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway? Join us at our online AGM this Thursday from 11am. Book: www.tsdg.org.uk/event/tsdg-a...

We’re proud to support #TrusteesWeek, celebrating the vital role trustees play in strengthening charities across the UK.

Want to volunteer or share opportunities? Find out more: tsdg.org.uk/volunteering

Bookings are now closed for our annual DG Comm/Unity Conference on Wed 5 Nov.

We’ll soon share info, resources, and our brochure featuring third sector orgs across the region 👇
simplebooklet.com/2025dgcommun...

More at dgcommunity.tsdg.org.uk

Bookings close today for our annual DG Comm/Unity Conference.

With tickets fully booked at the beginning of the week, we've opened up more spaces for today.

Visit our website to book your place.
dgcommunity.tsdg.org.uk

Just under one week to go until our DG Comm/Unity Conference 2025.
We have added some extra tickets and now have over 150 people joining us next Wednesday.

Booking closes tomorrow so don't miss your chance.
Follow the link below to find out more and book your ticket.
dgcommunity.tsdg.org.uk

Join us for the Mental Health Forum.

📅 Mon 3 Nov 2025
📍 The Grain Store, Dumfries
🎟 Free – booking essential

Presented by Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway x OutPost Arts.
www.tsdg.org.uk/event/mental...

📣 DG Comm/Unity Conference - Workshops

Workshop Three: Fair Funding and collective leadership

In this workshop, discover strategic, sustainable ways to invest in our sector and achieve shared ambitions for people and place.

More here:
dgcommunity.tsdg.org.uk

📣 DG Comm/Unity Conference - Workshops

Workshop Two: Health and Wellbeing created in communities

This workshop will explore how communities can tackle the root causes of poor health and build places where wellbeing is part of everyday life.

More here:
dgcommunity.tsdg.org.uk

📣 DG Comm/Unity Conference - Workshops

Workshop One: Building local prosperity: redirecting wealth and power for greatest benefit

This dynamic workshop will explore bold, practical ways to keep wealth circulating locally - so the benefits stay with us.

More here: dgcommunity.tsdg.org.uk

Gorgeous Autumn colours at our office this morning 🍂🎃

📍 Monreith House, The Crichton
📞 0300 303 8558
🌐 www.tsdg.org.uk

The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing fund closes this Friday, 24 October at 12pm.
If you need assistance with your application, we have helpful guides and information on our website.

Follow the link below.
www.tsdg.org.uk/cmhwf/

#thirdsectordumfriesandgalloway #tsdg #cmhwf #cmhwfund

📩 Sign up to our Bulletin

If you’re a third sector organisation providing transport to your community, or feel inspired to start something, sign up to our Community Transport Bulletin here ⬇️
tsdg.tfaforms.net/190

We have a wide range of free events coming up over the next few weeks.

Visit our 'Events and Training' tab on our website for more information on all our upcoming events and to sign up to attend.
www.tsdg.org.uk/events/

📣Community Transport in Action

With support from Dumfries and Galloway Poverty and Inequalities Policy Development Funding, two of the region’s community transport operators helped people attend nearly 900 healthcare appointments last year.

#CTWeek25 #MoreThanAMinibus

Along with @OutPost Arts
Comfort and Disturb: Making Space for Creativity in Mental Health

📅 Monday 3rd November 2025
📍 The Grain Store, Whitesands, Dumfries
🎟 Free to attend – booking essential

A useful 'How to' guide on our DG Locator app.
Search through hundreds of organisations and services across Dumfries and Galloway.

Available to download on IOS or Android and is also available on our website, linked below.
dglocator.org.uk

#thirdsectordumfriesandgalloway #tsdg #dglocator

Dr Scott Jones will be joining us as our other Key Speaker at the DG Comm/Unity Conference.

Join us and hear from Dr Scott Jones - find out more information and book your place. ⬇️
dgcommunity.tsdg.org.uk

Did you know we have more than 10 Community Transport Operators in Dumfries and Galloway? And many more organisations provide transport as part of what they do. You can find your nearest Community Transport Operator here:
communitytransportdg.co.uk/network/loca...

#CTWeek25 #MoreThanAMinibus

The deadline to apply for the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing fund is
Friday 24 October.

For more information and how to apply, see our website.
www.tsdg.org.uk/cmhwf/

#thirdsectordumfriesandgalloway #tsdg

We are looking forward to welcoming Professor Donna Hall CBE as one our Key Speakers at our DG Comm/Unity Conference.

Be part of the conversation that’s changing communities for the better. Find out more information and book your place ⬇️
dgcommunity.tsdg.org.uk

We’re on board for CTWeek25! We’re joining Community Transport Association in celebrating Community Transport and its impact on our communities.

To find out more, visit:
ctauk.org/ctweek25-how...

We're supporting World Mental Health Day with Mental Health Foundation Scotland 🌍
It’s a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health.

www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/pub...

Our DG Locator app has a list of services across the region to provide support such as Food Banks and Warm Spaces.

Available for free on our website or to download on Apple or Android devices. ⬇️
dglocator.org.uk

#ChallengePovertyWeek #CPW

📣⬆️ Challenge Poverty Week 2025: Region-Wide Food Drive to Support Local Foodbanks
As part of Challenge Poverty Week 2025, Dumfries and Galloway Council is encouraging residents to support their local foodbanks by taking part in a region-wide food drive.

More info: bit.ly/42qxtKbmore

Register for our new free-to-use TSDG Funding Finder and search for funds at your own pace.

Information on how to use it and to sign up is on our website.
funding.idoxopen4community.co.uk/tsdgfundingf...

Challenge Poverty Week
Day 1: Social Security - Building a Foundation for a Better Life
As part of Challenge Poverty Week, we are drawing attention to the vital financial support available to families through Social Security Scotland.
Visit the website for more info:
www.socialsecurity.gov.scot

🌍 💡 The conclusion of Scotland’s Climate Week is a reminder that climate action is
year-round. Simple, consistent actions in the workplace and at home, like using resources efficiently and reducing waste support wider efforts to achieve a low-carbon future.
More info here:
bit.ly/3VvuKv2

🌍🛍️ At TSDG, we’re committed to buying less and wasting less. By carefully planning purchases, reusing resources and reducing excess, we minimise waste and in turn make a positive impact on the environment.

More information on how you can do your bit below:
netzeronation.scot/join/thank-you

It's on its way and over 100 people are already booked on. Are you? More here: dgcommunity.tsdg.org.uk