Intro:
Welcome to the website of Dumfries & Galloway Federation of CVS.

The Federation is a registered charity, Scottish Office Charity No SC035355, and Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee No 263861.

The Federation acts as a focus for joint activity for Councils of Voluntary Service in Dumfries & Galloway. and facilitates effective representation of and consultation with the voluntary sector and community sector within Dumfries and Galloway.

LATEST NEWS
Dumfries & Galloway Compact
The Compact for Dumfries and Galloway is a written agreement which defines the relationship between the voluntary and community sector (also known as the Third Sector) and public sector bodies. Download a copy of the Compact here. The Compact will allow the Third Sector to influence public policy, making full use of the experience and ideas out there in our communities. Watch out for details of the Compact launch which is coming up soon. The Compact Implementation Group is also planning to raise awareness of the agreement throughout 2008/9 and will monitor progress. Contact our Executive Officer Joyce Harkness for more details.

Scottish Government and Local Authority Concordat
The Scottish Government and Local Authorities in Scotland have signed a 10yr Concordat which outlines Themes and Outcome Indicators Local Authorities have to achieve for the funding they will receive. If you are a community group or voluntary sector organisation that receives funding from Dumfries and Galloway Council you need to ensure your activities fit with the new themes and that you contribute to the indicators. Read through the Concordat and Outcome Indicators here.

Dumfries & Galloway Council Single Outcome Agreement
The Dumfries & Galloway Single Outcome Agreement is part of the process for delivering on the Concordat. It will show how Dumfries and Galloway Community Planning partners are going to use their funding to develop services within the region whilst contributing to the national outcomes set by the Scottish Government. Download a copy of the SOA here.

Discussion Page:  Log on to our Discussion Page to find out the latest news for the voluntary sector in Dumfries & Galloway, including upcoming events, consultations,  and developing the local Compact

Links Page: You’ll find information on a range organisations including advice on charity law, community engagement and good practice toolkits.

Want to know about volunteering?
Volunteer Action Dumfries & Galloway is  “your local Volunteer Centre”
If you're interested in volunteering, you'll find all the information you'll need at www.volunteeraction.co.uk .

For individuals there’s information about how to volunteer, what organisations there are to become involved with, and volunteering opportunities.

Organisations registered with Volunteer Action enjoy the benefits of a whole range of support and can also make use of our regular media slots in the region's local newspapers and radio.