We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Third Sector Awards. Every year, we throw this celebration to showcase the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations in South Lanarkshire. We want to recognise the tireless efforts and transformative change that the third sector has on our communities.
This years categories are:
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
Location: Whitehill Neighbourhood Centre, Hunter Road. Hamilton, ML3 0LH
Following the momentum of the successful CPP Development Day on 14 May, South Lanarkshire Council and VASLan co-hosted a Strategic Engagement Workshop on 22 May, bringing together 35 third sector organisations committed to shaping a stronger, fairer South Lanarkshire.
This was the first in a series of partnership review sessions. This session focused on values, voice and vision with future workshops focusing on funding and commissioning.
Over two hours of rich discussion we:
Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm
Location: Cathkin Primary Community Wing, Burnside Road, Rutherglen, G73 4AA
If you have any question about this event please email office@vaslan.org.uk or telephone 01698 300390
The latest meeting of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Network (Children, Young People & Whole Families) took place on Tuesday 20 May.
Over 70 participants attended the fourth network event, completing a rotation across all localities in South Lanarkshire. A big thank you to everyone who attended and supported the event.
If you missed it, you can watch the highlights from the day over on our YouTube.
This workshop is to explore and improve South Lanarkshire Council’s funding relationship with the third sector, alignment with the Fair Funding Charter, KTBA principles and strategic shared outcomes. To set the groundwork for a new South Lanarkshire Grant Policy and explore models of community funding.
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Location: Eastfield Community Centre, Dukes Road, Cambuslang, Glasgow, G72 7BA
On Wednesday 14 May, VASLan hosted a powerful day of engagement between the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) and the Third Sector.
The CPP Development Day brought together key voices from across the third sector and statutory bodies to explore how we can work better together to deliver real change for our communities. Three organisations represented the sector, with VASLan proud to host. The day focused on creating more genuine, resourced and inclusive collaboration within the Community Planning Partnership.
Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm
Location: Moncrieff Parish Church, Maxwellton Road, Calderwood, G74 3JJ
A celebration for South Lanarkshire volunteers to coincide with Volunteers' Week 2025. The day will include an Afternoon tea, speeches, quiz and showcasing volunteer achievements.
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Location: St Nicholas Church Hall, Castlegate, Lanark, ML11 9DZ
If you have any question about this event please email office@vaslan.org.uk or telephone 01698 300390
To shape a new strategic relationship between the South Lanarkshire's Third Sector and South Lanarkshire Council that reflects mutual values and understanding. To improve collaboration and strengthen representation of the third sector. This session forms part of the SLC/Third Sector Partnership Review and is a deliberative space for discussion, ideas, suggestions and potential solutions. Please note this is not a decision-making space. Subsequent workshops will focus on the funding relationship, commissioning, and the delivery partner relationship.
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm