Newton Stewart Initiative

Welcome to

Newton Stewart
Initiative

Newton Stewart Initiative is a community organisation with

charitable status designed to regenerate our town. Our mission is to create opportunities for residents to thrive financially, mentally and physically in order to create a town with a strong sense of community and identity.


About Us

Our Work

Community Events

Newton Stewart Initiative organises a variety of community events throughout the year. Find out more about what’s going on in and around Newton Stewart at www.newtonstewart.org

Newton Stewart Local Place Plan

The Local Place Plan has now been completed and submitted to D&G Council and approved. You can find the Local Place Plan document here

Newton Stewart Projects

We’re working on a number of projects to help our community.

Keep up to date with progress on the development of Douglas Park, Vibe 75, The Hut Youth Initiative, Our Community shop, The Grapes Hotel and much more over on our recent news page

Recent News


In May 2024 Newton Stewart Initiative, Machars Public Health Improvement…

Here to Help Fayre returning in October


Newton Stewart Initiative has been awarded funding of £2,328.00 to…

Funding received for Events Flyer in Newton Stewart and DG8 area


Newton Stewart Initiative applied and received funding from the Scottish…

Grapes Hotel Feasability Study results


Thank you to everyone who has been involved in the…

Local Place Plan now complete

Want to get Involved?

If you’re interested in getting involved in different activities across the community then get in touch!

Newton Stewart Initiative are always looking for new members, volunteers and trustees. Drop us an email info@newtonstewartinitiative.net


Become a Member

Our Funders

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The Holywood Trust



The National Lottery Community Fund



Kilgallioch Community Fund



The Gannochy Trust



The Robertson Trust



The Scottish Government



Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere



Scottish Rural Development Programme



Dumfries and Galloway Council



Scottish Land Fund



Architectural Heritage Fund



Galloway Association of Glasgow



Rural Housing Fund



Young Start



Foundation Scotland