Young Scot is Scotland's national youth information and citizenship charity.
Support for young people
Find young person grants, mental health support, free activities and opportunities, and education support.
Benefits and financial support
Find out if you're eligible for benefits or grants, as well as seeking advice on saving money.
Tips on saving money
Young Scot has also created a 'cost crisis' guide that lists offers and tips on saving money. They update this guide on a regular basis.
Apply for a grant
You can apply to The Holywood Trust for a grant if you live in the area and need financial support to move your life forward in some way.
Childcare Funds
All students may apply for assistance with registered childcare costs regardless of whether you are studying on a full-time or part-time basis.
Students: Lone Parents' Childcare Grant
The Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) offers a grant for students bringing up a child or sibling on their own to help with the cost of registered childcare.
Find support for young carers
Contact the Dumfries and Galloway Carers Centre, find out about the Young Carers Project, grants and allowances.
Health and wellbeing support
Find local support or chat to someone at the Youth Enquiry Service.
Chat to someone
The Youth Enquiry Service are here to chat about anything that is on your mind or bothering you, 7 days a week. All chats are stored and kept confidentially for safeguarding purposes.
Advice on emotional wellbeing and mental health
Young people can get advice on emotional wellbeing, mental health and organisations who can support them.
Low cost activities and volunteer opportunities
Get involved with local clubs, volunteer and learn new skills or find your nearest park.
Opportunities and discounts
Young Scot provide information on discounts to save you money, rewards, opportunities to volunteer and benefits you can get with your Young Scot National Entitlement Card.
Youth Work programme
Have a look at the free Youth Work programme and take part in a range of activities, programmes, workshops, trips and experiences.
Find local clubs and communities
DG Doing More is all about finding practical ways for the people of Dumfries and Galloway to move a bit more as part of their everyday lives.
Find your nearest park
There are a number of outdoor public parks that can be accessed for free - these also include playgrounds, cafes, mini-golf and parkruns.
Find museums and galleries
There are a number of museums and galleries in Dumfries and Galloway which have free entry. Find out more about the different venues and what's on at DG Culture.
Discounted Leisure Membership
If you're a student, are in receipt of certain benefits, or are disabled, you can get access to a host of Dumfries and Galloway Council leisure facilities and classes.
Free books and internet access
You can pop into any of our libraries and use your National Entitlement Card as a library card to access free books and use the internet.
Free colouring activities
You can pop into any of our Customer Service Centres and ask for colouring pens and materials to use for free in the library. All materials are funded by SLIC (Scottish Library and Information Council).
Getting around
Find out if you are eligible for a young person's bus pass or a Jobcentre plus travel discount card.
Support for college or university students
Find free breakfast clubs, child care funds if you're a student with a child, and budgeting advice.
Free breakfast club and food bank
Dumfries and Galloway College run a free breakfast club, have a student food bank and provide an emergency student support fund.
Talk to a Student Support Officer
Student Support Officers can give advice on finances, accommodation, personal problems, and careers information.
Studying at University West of Scotland (UWS)
Find out the costs to study at UWS and what funding is available to help you meet these costs.