A photograph of the Cree bridge over the River Cree in Newton Stewart

Welcome To The 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

The Local Place Plan has now been completed and submitted to D&G Council and approved.

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

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NSI Community Shop Awards now open

NSI’s annual community shop awards are now open for applications. Open to any groups in Newton Stewart and the DG8 […]

We are hiring!

Job Description: Admin Assistant (Age 16–25) Employer: Newton Stewart Initiative Location: Old Town Hall Building, Victoria Street, Newton Stewart Hours: […]

The Green Fayre is back again!

The annual Green Fayre, hosted by the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere (GSAB) Partnership and the Newton Stewart Initiative (NSI), […]

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Newton Stewart Initiative

Newton Stewart Initiative

Newton Stewart Initiative is a charity working for the community of Newton Stewart. Charity Number: SC029869
Projects include: Youthwork, NSI Community Shop, NSI Centre, Vibe 75, Grapes Hotel, Old Town Hall

Happy Daze this Thursday from 12-2pm will have Ruairdh Soutar coming along to talk about the Whithorn Dig! Pop along and find out about the artefacts found and have a cuppa ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Daze this Thursday from 12-2pm will have Ruairdh Soutar coming along to talk about the Whithorn Dig! Pop along and find out about the artefacts found and have a cuppa ... See MoreSee Less
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Come along and learn how to make your own spring flowers from pre loved books! Upcycling into works of art!Julie from the Bookend Studio will be coming along to Vibe 75 to teach this craftEmail info@newtonstewartinitiative.net to book your space ... See MoreSee Less
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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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