Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway
LightNews LightNews
banner
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway
@thirdsectordg.bsky.social
200 followers 86 following 390 posts
We are a charitable organisation that exists to promote, support, and develop a strong third sector, social enterprise, volunteering, and connect into community planning.

https://www.tsdg.org.uk/
Posts Replies Media Videos
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
We’re recruiting - lead a new partnership project supporting neurodivergent children, young people and families across Dumfries and Galloway.

More information and to apply, follow the link:
🔗 jobs.tsdg.org.uk/vacancies/pr...
February 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
📣 Volunteering Role - Volunteer Ward Companion, Marie Curie

As a Companion Volunteer, you’ll provide emotional support and conversation, help people express what matters most to them, share helpful information.

Find out more here: www.tsdg.org.uk/volunteering...
February 6, 2026 at 12:08 PM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
DGLocator is a free mobile app mapping useful services across the region.

It includes over 1,100 services from 700+ organisations, with contact details, opening hours, and directions where available.

Available on Apple and Android.
www.tsdg.org.uk/dglocator/
February 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
📣 Volunteering Role - Fundraising & Engagement Volunteer, Scottish SPCA

This role involves raising awareness of our work in your local community and to help raise vital funds for Scotland's animals.

Find out more here:
www.tsdg.org.uk/volunteering...
February 5, 2026 at 11:15 AM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
Only a few more days until our Social Intelligence Programme with Interactifs UK.

For more information and to sign up, visit the events page:
www.tsdg.org.uk/event/tsl-sip/
February 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
Sign up to our free-to-use tool to put funding opportunities quickly at your fingertips, whenever you need.

Sign up with the link below 🔗
bit.ly/tsdgfundingf...

#thirdsectordumfriesandgalloway #tsdg #thirdsector #fundingfinder #funding
February 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
📣 Youth Volunteering Opportunity (16–24)
Front of House – Robert Burns Ellisland Museum and Farm.

Develop key skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications through the Ellisland Trust Youth Volunteer Programme (Dumfries & Galloway).

🔗 www.tsdg.org.uk/volunteering...
February 3, 2026 at 9:15 AM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
📣 Third Sector Leaders – Dumfries and Galloway Social Intelligence Programme

🗓️ Monday 9 February
⏰ 09:30am start
📍Monreith House, The Crichton

For more information and to sign up, follow the link below:
www.tsdg.org.uk/event/tsl-sip/
February 3, 2026 at 8:01 AM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
Does your organisation sell a service? Are looking for inspiration on how you can grow and scale?

Attend our event on Thursday 5 February with CodeBase and South of Scotland Enterprise.

To sign up and find out more, visit the link below.
www.tsdg.org.uk/event/scale-...
February 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
Free Counselling and Support Service is available with Dumfries and Galloway LGBT Plus.

For more information, visit their website below or email - [email protected]
🔗 www.lgbtplus.org.uk
January 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
Third Sector Leaders | Dumfries & Galloway Social Intelligence Programme ⬇️

A one-day, in-person programme for Social Enterprise leaders and changemakers across Dumfries and Galloway.
Learn more & sign up 👉 www.tsdg.org.uk/event/tsl-sip/
January 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
The DGLocator app helps users find and access local services.
Maintained and updated by our team, it provides up-to-date information on more than 1,100 services and supports direct contact and navigation via mobile devices.

Free to download on Apple and Android.
www.tsdg.org.uk/dglocator/
January 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
Guide Dogs (Dumfries and Galloway) are looking for volunteers to become a Puppy Raiser.

For more information, or to apply online, visit: bit.ly/4kqqng2 or email Emma at [email protected].

More here: www.tsdg.org.uk/volunteering...
January 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
Find funding faster with our free-to-use Funding Finder.

Instructional videos on how to use it and sign up is on our website ⬇️
bit.ly/tsdgfundingf...

#thirdsectordumfriesandgalloway #tsdg #thirdsector #fundingfinder #funding
January 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
📣 Scale your Social Enterprise

Join us next week, Thursday 5 February for our Social Enterprise event with CodeBase and
South of Scotland Enterprise.
For more information and to book your place, follow the link below ⬇️
www.tsdg.org.uk/event/scale-...
January 28, 2026 at 10:58 AM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
With another cold spell due this week, these organisations offer vital help and support for those worried to turn on their heating or who are struggling to pay their bills.

For more information, visit the Winter Warmth page below.
bit.ly/4bpd2Cm
January 27, 2026 at 4:30 PM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
🗓️ February events

We've got a whole host of different events coming up in February, including some from our Social Enterprise team.

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/
January 27, 2026 at 12:55 PM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
Corra Foundation announces the Boost Fund is now re-open, with grants available of up to £3,000 for constituted groups/charities and up to £1,500 for unconstituted groups.

More here:
www.corra.scot/grants/boost...
January 21, 2026 at 6:15 PM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
Introduction to Hospitality with Springboard:

Register below to take part in a two-day course in Dumfries and Galloway.
Participants will gain access to practical training, learning modules, mentoring, and ongoing support to help them move into employment. ⬇️
springboard.uk.net/our-programm...
January 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
Closing date for our two new roles in our Community Health and Wellbeing team is tomorrow.

Find out more and apply through our website below.
jobs.tsdg.org.uk/current-vaca...
January 17, 2026 at 9:45 AM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
📣 Our Social Enterprise team will be in Moffat next Tuesday for the first Social Enterprise Hive event of 2026.

📆 Tuesday 20 January
⏰ 2:30pm start
📍 Moffat Town Hall

To find out more and register to attend, visit our website below ⬇️
www.tsdg.org.uk/event/social...
January 14, 2026 at 7:45 PM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
Looking for a new career in 2026? We've got two job opportunities within our Community Health and Wellbeing team.

Closing date is Sunday 18 January, visit our website for more information.
jobs.tsdg.org.uk/current-vaca...
January 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
🗓️ January events

We’re diving straight into the New Year with a list of events and training throughout the month.

Visit our ‘Events and Training’ tab on our website for more information on all our upcoming events and to sign up to attend.

🔗 Link in our bio.
January 7, 2026 at 12:14 PM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
Find out more about how to use our free-to-use Funding Finder with the Help and Advice page ⬇️
funding.idoxopen4community.co.uk/tsdgfundingf...

#thirdsectordumfriesandgalloway #tsdg #thirdsector #dumfriesandgalloway #fundingfinder #funding #communityfundingfinder
January 6, 2026 at 9:15 AM
thirdsectordg.bsky.social
With a drop in temperature over the last few days, it is important to re-share all the services available to help those who are worried about turning on heating or stressed about paying energy bills.
For more information, visit the Winter Warmth page below.
bit.ly/4bpd2Cm
January 5, 2026 at 11:05 AM