Please see the below update from Niall McShannon, VASLan Chair, regarding the recent CEO recruitment:

"Following a recruitment process over the past few weeks, I’m pleased to confirm the appointment of Jimmy Wilson as Chief Executive of VASLan.

The role attracted strong interest, with 33 applications received. Nine candidates were invited to first stage interviews and four progressed to a second stage. While the candidates were of a very high calibre, the Board felt that none quite matched the particular blend of experience and sector representation the role requires.

VASLan confirms that, as planned, Interim Chief Executive Jimmy Wilson will step down from his role on 30 June 2026, following a successful period leading the organisation through significant stabilisation and strategic development.

Further to the consultation held at the last round of Locality Network events in September and ahead of the upcoming December events, VASLan’s draft locality strategies for 2026-29 are now available. These initial drafts have been shaped by the inputs of the 170 representatives who attended December’s Locality Network events, ensuring that their voices have been included. You can view them below:

We want to say a big thank you to everyone who participated in, supported, and attended our annual South Lanarkshire Third Sector Awards.

On 6 November we held the annual Awards Ceremony - bringing the community together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations across South Lanarkshire. You can view all the photos from the night by clicking here.