Please read the below information before applying to the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults. This page is for applications from £1-10,000 only.  

The ambition of the South Lanarkshire Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund is to support initiatives which promote mental health and wellbeing at a small, grass roots, community level. National organisations undertaking initiatives in South Lanarkshire area are not excluded but are not the main focus of the Fund and will only be funded by exception, this exception will be where needs cannot be met by grassroot organisations. 

 Due to limited monies not all suitable applications can be funded, discussions at panel will evaluate the need for the proposed project, potential of duplication within the area, sufficient detail within applications, costings etc.  

VASLan will not have the capacity to return to organisations for further information, please ensure your application is complete with will all relevant information. If you struggle to complete application, please ask for help from VASLan development officers. You can do this by calling the office.   

VASLan will always aim to support organisations and will strive to offer feedback where it is possible. Please allow up to 4 weeks after requesting feedback as this will be a very busy period for staff.   

We are aware that in Year 4 some unsuccessful organisations have been demonstrating their frustration in a range of ways, including subjecting VASLan staff members to inappropriate and abusive comments. Whilst it is understandable that projects not being funded will feel disappointment, especially in the light of wider financial constraints, we recognise the impact this can have on staff. As such VASLan will consider revoking membership and the ability to apply for future funding through VASLan if such communications are received. This step is supported by Scottish Government.