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.
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
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