A recent national survey highlighted that several Scottish charities foresaw a critical threat to their finances at some point within the next 12 months.

To consider this at a local level VASLan would ask that you complete this Survey… Read More

COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of a strong charity sector in Scotland and good governance has been crucial in steering charities through these challenging times. The legal environment within which Scotland’s 25,000 charities operate is… Read More

The board of Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLan) are pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Sweeney as our new CEO. 

Throughout the last 10 months there has been unprecedented levels of support by members of the community and Third Sector/Voluntary groups working collectively alongside the Statutory Agencies to ensure support for the wider community. The scale… Read More

The Integrated Care Fund will re-open for fresh applications on Wednesday 6th January until Friday 12th February 2021.  During this round, applicants may request up to 2 years funding.   Collaborative applications are encouraged within these… Read More

If the pandemic has shown us anything as a nation – our neighbourhoods and communities are alive and kicking with third sector organisations and volunteers ready to respond and step up in a crisis. That is the view… Read More

It is with regret that we announce the resignation of our Chief Executive Officer, Gordon Bennie, effective from 5th October, 2020.

Gordon has served the company faithfully for 10 years, since the establishment of the Third Sector… Read More

Charismatic chef's dare takes Lanarkshire town by storm

A Nigerian chef, affectionately known as Mr T, has cooked up a storm of kindness in a Lanarkshire town - by providing thousands of free African meals to vulnerable residents. 

Every three months South Lanarkshire’s Third Sector Interface travels to the four localities for to facilitate Third Sector Forums. This is a chance for organisations to network, expand their knowledge and ask their… Read More

The new 'My Life, My Money Lanarkshire' app will help to support the Lanarkshire community with welfare and money worries. 

It contains useful resources which provide information, advice and guidance. You can find out more on the NHS… Read More