Funding received for Newton Stewart Wellbeing Hub and Happy Daze

Seventeen community groups in Dumfries and Galloway have been successful in receiving a share of £20,000 from EDF power solutions […]

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), […]

Grapes Hotel Update

Grapes Hotel Update 08/01/2026 The story so far…. The owner of the Grapes Hotel, Newton Stewart, bought the Grapes at […]

We are hiring!

Newton Stewart Initiative are looking to employ a part time project worker to help develop Vibe 75 into an inclusive […]

Max Heughan Young Volunteer

What’s it like volunteering for a young person?

Max Heughan started volunteering with Newton Stewart Initiative when he was 11 years old. Below is his account of volunteering […]

a picture of the inside of Vibe 75, a space for hire in Newton Stewart

NSI receives a share of the Community Led Local Development Fund

Newton Stewart Initiative received £29,975 of funding from the fourth round of the Scottish Government funded programme, Community Led Local […]

Vibe 75 community consultation now live- Have your Say!

Newton Stewart Initiative is a locally owned and led charity, working to regenerate Newton Stewart. Vibe 75 was a former […]