We need your help! Get involved in our impact report

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We need your help! It’s time to showcase how vital South Lanarkshire’s Third Sector is, and why we need support.

We are asking local charities, community groups and social enterprises to share your stories and data to build a South Lanarkshire Impact Report.

Let’s work together to get the recognition our sector and community deserves, and advocate for real change.

Now Recruiting: Trustees

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We are now recruiting for several Trustees to join our Board.

This is an exciting time to be joining VASLan. We are about to launch a new three-year strategy which sets out our ambitious plans for the future. VASLan are seeking to appoint several new Trustees who will help in shaping and setting the strategic direction, review and monitor VASLan's work and activities, both financial and operational whilst supporting and challenging the Leadership Team in achieving the organisation's mission, vision, and goals. 

VASLan's 2022/2023 Impact Report Now Live

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Unveiling VASLan's Impact Report 2022/2023: A Year of Resilience and Growth

We are excited to announce the release of our Impact Report for the 2022/2023 financial year. As we delve into the highlights of this report, we invite you to join us in celebrating the incredible strides we've made together and the growth and success we've seen across South Lanarkshire’s Third Sector.

New Fully Funded Programme to help your enterprise journey to net zero

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With an increasing appetite amongst non-environmental charities, social enterprises and community groups to do more to address the climate emergency, South Lanarkshire Council working alongside Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire, is looking for social enterprises based in South Lanarkshire to participate in a new Climate Confident Pilot.

This pilot will offer up to 30 enterprises the opportunity to participate in workshop training, receive wraparound support and act towards Net Zero in the development of a new digital tool that will help your organisation to:

VASLan welcomes Lauren McKechnie as the new Chairperson of the Trustee

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VASLan is delighted to announce the appointment of Lauren McKechnie as Chairperson of its Board of Trustees.

Lauren officially joined the team as Chairperson on Friday, 3rd March 2023.

Lauren McKechnie said: “It’s a wonderful genuine privilege and honour to be appointed as Chairperson. It’s a wonderful organisation that I previously worked with throughout my career. To be part of the Board and to sit as the Chairperson of the Board is an honour.”