Enabling, Facilitating, Championing

The aim of Challenge Poverty Week is to highlight the injustice of poverty and inequality by showing that collective action based on justice and compassion can create solutions. The week is an opportunity for you to raise your voice against poverty and unite with others in calling for a just and equal Scotland.  Join hundreds of other organisations to do just that, including elected representative, charities,  local authorities, faith groups, businesses, schools and colleges, trade unions, professional bodies and more.

This drop-in surgery is for voluntary organisations in Hamilton thinking about applying to the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund. Come and ask our team questions, or get support with your application. No booking needed. 

Time: 10am - 2pm

Location: Bothwell Futures, Bothwell Library 

VASLan locality surgeries are designed to give voluntary organisations operating in East Kilbride, Strathaven, and Stonehouse the chance to meet with a member of the EK Locality Team. Douglas Smith (Volunteer Development Officer) and Kimberly Keys (Engagement Officer) can offer support with governance, volunteering, networking, funding, and more.

VASLan locality surgeries are designed to give voluntary organisations operating in East Kilbride, Strathaven, and Stonehouse the chance to meet with a member of the EK Locality Team. Douglas Smith (Volunteer Development Officer) and Kimberly Keys (Engagement Officer) can offer support with governance, volunteering, networking, funding, and more.

The start of the week-long climate action festival. Find out more at www.lanarkshireclimateactionfestival.net

Local wellbeing supports and information. You can even try cold water therapy or enjoy some pizza. 

Time: 5pm - 7pm

Location: Street Level with Universal Connection, 37 Stewart Street, Carluke, ML8 4AL

Come along to a free community event where we come together through football to talk openly about mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention. This event is delivered in partnership with over 20+ organisations. 

Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm, with kick-off around 11am

Location: Hamilton Community Stadium

If you have any question about this event please email office@vaslan.org.uk or telephone  01698 300390

Time: 10am - 2pm

Location: Langloch Farm, Lanark, ML11 9TA

If you have any question about this event please alisonr@cciweb.org.uk for more information.

This free webinar is a great opportunity to understand Community Benefits and the Council's approach to them. The session is open to anyone currently working with SLC, or who would like to. 

Time: 2pm - 3.30pm

Location: Online

Book a Place 

We are delighted to share that we are hosting another Volunteer Recruitment Event - this time for third sector organisations operating within Cambuslang and Rutherglen.

Time: 11.00am - 2.00pm

Location: Rutherglen Exchange Shopping Centre, 212-218 Main Street, Glasgow, GL3 2LS

If you have any question about this event please email office@vaslan.org.uk or telephone  01698 300390