Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway

Join us for the inaugural Mental Health Forum hosted by Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway. The Mental Health Forum has been identified by you, the delivery partners and contributors to […]

Why do people volunteer? This session looks at how third sector organisations can attract the right people for the right role. We look at how third sector organisations can develop a recruitment process to suit their needs including developing role descriptions to help with volunteer recruitment. The session also helps organisations think of ways of […]

Everyone wants to feel welcome when they volunteer. This session looks at how third sector organisations could welcome their volunteers along with how to create a good induction which will enable volunteers to undertake their new role effectively. The benefits of volunteer agreements to both organisations and volunteers is also discussed. PRICING: Free to third […]

Supporting volunteers within third sector organisations is important for both the organisation and the volunteer. This session looks at methods which can be used in the third sector to help support and manage volunteers. We also look at the importance of having a problem solving process in place to help handle difficult situations concerning volunteers […]

Think Carer training: Empowering professionals to identify and support Unpaid Carers Unpaid carers are the backbone of our communities, providing vital support to loved ones often without recognition or adequate resources. Yet, identifying carers and understanding their needs can be challenging. Our Think Carer Training is designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge […]

Think Carer training: Empowering professionals to identify and support Unpaid Carers Unpaid carers are the backbone of our communities, providing vital support to loved ones often without recognition or adequate resources. Yet, identifying carers and understanding their needs can be challenging. Our Think Carer Training is designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge […]

Carers Forum: Recognising, Supporting, and Empowering Unpaid Carers: Building A Compassionate Community Unpaid carers are the unsung heroes of our communities, providing essential support to loved ones while often facing significant challenges themselves. The Carers Forum brings together professionals, community organisations, and Carers themselves to explore how we can better recognise, support, and empower those […]

Think Carer training: Empowering professionals to identify and support Unpaid Carers Unpaid carers are the backbone of our communities, providing vital support to loved ones often without recognition or adequate resources. Yet, identifying carers and understanding their needs can be challenging. Our Think Carer Training is designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge […]

Carer Positive Session: Discover how to build carer-friendly workplaces and achieve accreditation. How can your organisation become more carer-friendly? Join us for a Carer Positive Session to learn about achieving Carer Positive accreditation and the practical benefits it brings. Discover how developing a supportive workplace culture not only benefits carers but also boosts employee wellbeing […]

To celebrate Carers Week, enjoy The Diving Bell and the Butterfly – a critically acclaimed film telling the poignant story of a stroke survivor and his carer’s journey, exploring themes of resilience, compassion, and the emotional impact of caregiving. This event is part of a special finale to Carers Week with two other events on […]

Good governance is fundamental to a charity’s success. It enables and supports a charity’s compliance with the law and relevant regulations. It also promotes a culture in which everything works towards fulfilling the charity’s vision. This session will guide you through the Scottish Governance Code and how to use it as a practical tool to […]

An introductory/beginner’s tour to the design tool that offers a free pro account for qualifying third sector organisations and opens the door to a world of opportunities to easily create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more. Free to third sector organisations in Dumfries and Galloway.

All charity trustees have legal duties and responsibilities under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. These duties are separated out into general duties, that set out a broad framework that all charity trustees must work within, and specific duties detailed in the 2005 Act. This session will guide you through the general and […]

The next meeting of the networking group for lead officers of third sector organisations in Dumfries and Galloway. Agenda to follow.

Governance in practice is a brand-new in-person session delivered by Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) responding to sector needs. These events aim to complement TSDGs core training programme by offering practical guidance and information on a range of good governance topics and updates the sector should be aware of. TSDG staff will share information […]

Writing a funding application can be time consuming; this session will focus on knowing how to prepare effectively for writing a proposal, being confident deciding whether or not to bid, be aware of writing in an appropriate and effective style and understand what makes a successful application. Feedback from previous sessions: “It has given me […]

Join us for a beginner’s look at the main social media platforms and a quick guide to help boost your engagement with your followers. We will also touch upon analytics, using Facebook as an example of what can be discovered. Free to third sector organisations in Dumfries and Galloway.

Evaluation is all about measuring your impact; setting meaningful and proportionate outcomes and indicators plays an important part in the evaluation journey. This session will take you through the process of understanding what outcomes and indicators are and how they can help you to explain the difference your work makes to your beneficiaries. Free to […]

Successful storytelling can transform case studies – demonstrating how your organisation makes a difference – and helps to raise awareness about your work and showcase your impact to service users, external partners, and funders. We will look at what should be included and how to consider and start to construct the content. Free to third […]

Evaluation is all about measuring your impact. Designing your evaluation methods and sharing your learning are important parts of the evaluation cycle. This session will take you through the process of choosing creative ways to engage with your beneficiaries and explain the difference your work makes. Free to third sector organisations in Dumfries and Galloway.