Enabling, Facilitating, Championing

We were so excited to launch the co-produced #KeepTheBeatAlive campaign at our launch event on Thursday 25th April. 

Hosted at Strathaven Town Mill, we premiered four blockbuster films featuring 7 local third sector organisations. With over 70 more being involved in the campaign Impact Report. Five local and national decision makers also joined us for a live Q&A session to discuss how we can work together to meet the campaign's 3 main asks: 1. Recognise our value 2. Be smarter about funding 3. Meaningfully engage with us. 

We are happy to share details of upcoming Third Sector Locality Network taking place in Spring 2024. See below: 

Clydesdale - facilitated by Clydesdale Community Initiatives (CCI) and Healthy Valleys 

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, 3^rd 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.