Success at First Strategic Workshop

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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: 

May Mental Health and Wellbeing Network

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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.

Strategic Engagement Workshop: Funding

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

Book a Place 

CPP Engagement Development Day

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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.
 

Volunteer Celebration Event

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

Book a Place 

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

Strategic Engagement Workshop

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

East Kilbride Drop-In Surgery

Our team will be available to provide guidance and support on funding opportunities, volunteering, governance, capacity building and more to local organisations based in East Kilbride. No booking needed - drop-in any time and chat to us. 

Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm

Location: EK Collective, Strathmore House, G74 1LF

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