Dumfries and Galloway Third Sector Forum

What is the Third Sector Forum?
Dumfries & Galloway Third Sector Forum has been established to enable voluntary organisations to work together to:

• address policy issues and respond as a collective voice;
• build on existing partnerships with external agencies;
• contribute more effectively to Community Planning;
• demonstrate the value of the work of voluntary organisations to regional services and the regional economy;
• reduce the isolation which may be experienced by individual voluntary organisations.
  Who can be involved?

Who can be involved?
Membership is open to all national and regional voluntary organisations providing services across Dumfries and Galloway.

When and where does it meet?
The Forum meets quarterly. Meetings are mainly held in Dumfries with occasional meetings in other regional centres.

How does it operate?
The Forum will work within the aims and aspirations of the Dumfries and Galloway Compact, which is a partnership agreement between voluntary, community and public sector bodies. 3SF Members have agreed to work within a Partnership Protocol.

How can we get more information and/or join?
Complete the 3SF Questionnaire and send to Joyce Harkness, Executive Officer, or contact Joyce for more details.

Local Area Third Sector Forums
If your organisation doesn’t deliver services across the region, contact your local CVS for details of your nearest local area Forum.

Download copies of 3SF Minutes here:
April 08 :: June 08 :: September 08 :: November 08 :: February 09 :: May 09 :: August 09 (draft)
Meeting with NHS Dumfries & Galloway October 08
Workshop with NHS Dumfries & Galloway February 09