VASLan Meet the Funders Event: The National Lottery Community Fund
VASLan kicks off the first of its 'Meet the Funder' session in Rutherglen with The National Lottery Community Fund.
VASLan kicks off the first of its 'Meet the Funder' session in Rutherglen with The National Lottery Community Fund.
We would like to warmly invite you to our Supporting New Scots in Lanarkshire Conference on 22nd June 2023, 9.00 am - 4.00 pm, at the Glo Centre in Motherwell (78 Muir St, Motherwell ML1 1LP).
The term New Scots includes people who have been granted refugee status or another form of humanitarian protection and people seeking asylum. The purpose of this conference is to set a foundation for successful partnership working across sectors in accordance with the New Scots Strategy by:
Join our Introductory session to find out more about the Climate Confidence Pilot in South Lanarkshire and how your social enterprise can be supported on your journey to Net Zero.
The session will be held virtually and is open to South Lanarkshire-based social enterprises only. The session will cover:
NHS Led community engagement session where there will be a presentation by NHS Lanarkshire regarding the 'Our Health Together' campaign followed by the opportunity for questions and then individual group discussions on the engagement questions.
The subject of Community Wealth Building can also be approached, and insight is given from NHS Lanarkshire as an anchor organisation.
📅 Monday, 5th June 2023
⏰ 9.45 am - 11.30 am
📍 David Livingston Centre, 165 Station Road, Blantyre G72 9BY
Book your place today by clicking the “BOOK YOUR SPACE” button.
Following the previous event in December, VASLan is pleased to announce the date for the next quarterly Cambuslang and Rutherglen Third Sector Locality Network event.
VASLan is delighted to announce the appointment of Lauren McKechnie as Chairperson of its Board of Trustees.
Lauren officially joined the team as Chairperson on Friday, 3rd March 2023.
Lauren McKechnie said: “It’s a wonderful genuine privilege and honour to be appointed as Chairperson. It’s a wonderful organisation that I previously worked with throughout my career. To be part of the Board and to sit as the Chairperson of the Board is an honour.”
On Friday, 3rd March 2023, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Teresa Robertson as VASLan’s new Trustee.
Teresa Robertson will bring new insights and expertise to the leadership of VASLan.
Teresa Robertson said: “I’m absolutely delighted and honoured to be. The organisation, for me, is very much aligned. There’s the internal passion of always helping people.”
Following the Third Sector Locality Networks launch in September, VASLan is looking to identify organisations in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen; and Hamilton, Larkhall and Blantyre localities interested in leading the planning and facilitation of future events in their locality.
VASLan will participate at the Transform Business Festival Lanarkshire as an Exhibitor at their Eco-System Village.
The Transform Business Festival Lanarkshire will unite entrepreneurs, business owners and influential leaders under one roof for one unmissable day!
Come on Wednesday, February 8th 2023, from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm at the UWS Lanarkshire Campus, University of the West of Scotland, 2 Stephenson Place, Hamilton Intnl Technology Park, Blantyre G72 0LH.
Please click the link below to access the admission ticket:
The South Lanarkshire Social Enterprise Network (SLSEN) meeting continues in January. This time, the networking meeting was held in EK Collective, a warm and friendly workspace and social enterprise in East Kilbride. We invited and brought together social enterprises across South Lanarkshire to develop ideas, discuss challenges and opportunities, and make plans for the future.