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The Bridge Dumfries & Galloway is a voluntary sector support organisation and a charitable
Company Limited by Guarantee.
The Bridge DG supports a range of voluntary organisations - the "Third"
Sector - including community groups initiatives and not-for-profit businesses (social enterprises) in Wigtownshire,
and regional and national organisations operating across the region.
Support can include providing training for
committee/Board members, including charity Trustees, advising on issues encountered by voluntary organisations or helping
with applications for grant funding. Our Community
Toolkit page offers lots of advice for groups, including sample policies and the latest funding
news.
We also provide an important role in keeping third
sector organisations informed about local and national issues which affect them, to ensure that their views are heard in discussions
with statutory organisations such as the Council and the NHS.
To
receive our regular e-bulletin of information, updates and funding advice contact our staff (details below).
COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE
We are
delighted to announce that we have been successful in securing EFQM - "Committed to Excellence" Status. EFQM
is the most widely-used Business Excellence Framework In Europe. We are grateful for the support of the Supporting Voluntary
Action project "Quality Matters", funded by Big Lottery, in helping us achieve C2E.
Where to find us
Joyce Harkness, Chief Executive is based at our Dumfries office
in Mount St Michael, Craigs Road, Dumfries DG1 4UT. Telephone 01387 270205. E-mail joyce.harkness@thebridge-dg.org.uk
DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS
Maureen Rice and
Sharon Cameron provide funding advice and other development work with voluntary groups and charities
in the Machars and Wigtownshire.
Maureen is based at:
23 Lewis Street, Stranraer,
DG9 7AB (Second Floor, D&G Citizens Advice Service offices). Telephone
01776-258082, email maureen.rice@thebridge-dg.org.uk
Sharon is based at: Whithorn Children's Centre, Castlehill.Whithorn. DG8 8NT. Telephone:
01988-501145, email sharon.cameron@thebridge-dg.org.uk
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