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LATEST INFORMATION FROM DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY COUNCIL RE: THIRD SECTOR GRANTS FROM 2012 -13

Dumfries & Galloway Council invites funding applications from third (voluntary/community) sector organisations to Regional Grants and Area Committees.

Regional Grants was formerly called “Third Sector Strategic Budget” and applications for running costs for 1, 2 or 3 years are invited from third sector organisations that work across the whole region or at least 2 of the 4 areas (Annandale & Eskdale, Nithsdale, Stewartry and Wigtownshire).

Area Committee grants are available to organisations that work within one of the 4 areas above for a contribution towards running or project costs for up to 1 year.  Area Committee criteria will be set by elected Members throughout January / February 2012. 

Stage 1
If you require a decision on your application by 31st March 2012 applications should be submitted by 5pm on Friday 20 January 2012.    If you are not sure whether this closing date applies to you, please phone D & G Council on 01387 273895 who will advise you. 

Stage 2
If you require a decision on your application by June / July 2012 applications to Area Committees should be submitted by 28 February 2012.  If funds remain, applications will then be accepted throughout the year.

You can download the application forms and guidance here

If you would like assistance with your application please contact Nithsdale CVS on 01387 269161 or email info@thehubdg.org.uk

AFFORDABLE TOWN CENTRE OFFICE ACCOMMODATION/HOT DESK SPACE AVAILABLE AT THE HUB includes use of private interview room, photocopier, reception & messaging service , free wi-fi & broadband connection. Our meeting/training room is also available to hire and we can provide a catering service if required. For more information contact: jeanette.murray@thehubdg.org.uk  or tel:01387 269161

DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY THIRD SECTOR INTERFACE (DGTSI) - OUR NEW INTERFACE STRUCTURE FOR THE REGION!
Nithsdale CVS members will be aware that local CVS, Volunteer Action Dumfries & Galloway and the Local Social Economy Partnership were tasked by the Scottish Government to develop a new ‘interface’ structure from April 2011.  This new structure was required because the Scottish Government will no longer be funding our individual organisations direct but via the new ‘interface’ structure. 

Update Oct 2011
The new interface is now established as a Company Limited by Guarantee with 12 Directors from its membership. There are 6 intermediary organisations and up to 6 individual/independent members of DGTSI. Each of the 6 intermediary organisations will carry out the admin/secretariat for DGTSI in turn. DGTSI is currently reviewing Third Sector representation on the range of community planning partnerships/forums/networks. It is intended that Third Sector representation being sought by community planning partners will now be via DGTSI through an open and transparent application process to improve representation and related feedback/feedup.
DGTSI are currently seeking to appoint individuals to the following strategic partnership groups to represent the interests of the Third Sector:

• Dumfries & Galloway Strategic Partnership
• Putting You First  Programme Board
• Community Safety Partnership

You can find out more about these opportunities and how to apply here

NITHSDALE CVS PROJECTS accessed at THE HUB

• Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme (RDGS) - NCVS operates a region wide rent deposit guarantee scheme that enables people on low income and in housing need to access accommodation in the private rented sector. For more information contact dgrentdepositguaranteescheme@thehubdg.org.uk or download a leaflet here
   
• Nithsdale Walking Works Network - this NCVS project provides risk assessed short health walks led by trained Volunteer Walk Leaders. For more information contact jeanette.murray@thehubdg.org.uk or download the weekly walks programme here
   
• Private Sector Weekly Information Service - This NCVS service provides weekly information on available private sector accommodation to public access points region wide. For more information contact jeanette.murray@thehubdg.org.uk and you can download the weekly updated list here

COMMUNITY TOOLKIT RESOURCE – NCVS hosts a link to this useful resource for the community and voluntary sector. Content is regularly updated with info on a range of topics including setting up and running a community group, legal requirements and good practice, planning and fundraising for a particular project and where to obtain useful statistical data on the local area. You can access the Toolkit here

OTHER USEFUL DOWNLOADS
NCVS monthly newsletters, latest issue can be downloaded here
NCVS Monthly Funding Bulletin, latest issue can be downloaded here
Dumfries & Galloway Compact can be downloaded here
Dumfries and Galloway Draft Single Outcome Agreement can be downloaded here