VASLan welcomes Teresa Robertson as the new Trustee

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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.”

The Power of Partnership for Social Enterprise Network

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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.

The 2022 VASLan Year in Review

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2022 has been a year of changes, transformations, growth and accomplishments. A year-in-review is a flashback to what has occurred in the past year and what we have learned. We have collected a few events from each month throughout 2022, ranging from Organisation Spotlight, event highlights, and some progress of VASLan internal projects. And the new year is a time to step forward!

VASLan – South Lanarkshire’s Third Sector Interface – has become accredited as a Living Wage employer

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VASLan has today been accredited as a Living Wage employer. The Living Wage commitment re-affirms that everyone working at VASLan will continue to receive a minimum hourly wage of £10.90 per hour. This Living Wage rate was announced on Thursday, 22nd September 2022. This rate is significantly higher than the government minimum for over 23s, which currently stands at £9.50 per hour (from 1 April 2022).

VASLan Annual General Meeting 2021/2022

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We would like to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude and appreciation for all of VASLan members and guests who attended our Annual General Meeting 2021/2022! We were absolutely delighted to be joined by more than 25 members, guests, as well as VASLan Third Sector Awards 2022 winners, finalists, and judges.

We look forward to a working with all of you in supporting the growth of the Third Sector in South Lanarkshire.