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.
In September, we launched our Supported Volunteering Programme in partnership with South Lanarkshire Council. This programme aims to help people facing barriers to work build confidence and skills.
We are still accepting third-sector organisations in Hamilton, East Kilbride, Cambuslang, Rutherglen & Clydesdale who have capacity to host volunteers.
Host 1+ volunteers
We are excited to announce the Third Sector Awards finalists for 2025. Please see the categories below, listed in alphabetical order.
Enterprise and Sustainability
Abington Community Group
Climate Action Strathaven
R:EVOLVE RECYCLE
Nature Connection
Eastfield Community Centre | Douglas Riddick
Kilbryde Hospice & SLC | Annie Poutney
MorphFit | Jamie Maddock
Partnership and Collaboration
Bee Line to Nature
We would like to apologise for an error in the recently published multi-year guidance form for the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund.
It was stated that organisations have 18 months to spend this grant. This is incorrect for multi-year grants. Organisations will have 30 months to spend an awarded grant from the date payment is made.
On behalf of South Lanarkshire’s Third Sector, VASLan have been working closely with South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) to review how we work together and how grant funding is delivered. Following workshops with over 110 third sector organisations, we are now ready to consult the sector on two key documents (attached):
1. Third Sector Partnership Agreement (TSPA) with SLC – outlining shared principles, behaviours, roles, and responsibilities for how we collaborate.
This is a reminder that due to unprecedented demand, registration for Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) closed on Wednesday 10th September 2025 as we have reached full capacity.
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 session will be delivered by NHS South Lanarkshire in partnership with Versus Arthritis. The session will focus on Arthritis Awareness: understanding the impacts of the condition and importance of Physical Activity & Self-Management.
Led by Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust.
Time: 09.30am - 12.30pm
Location: Spittal Community Hub, Carrick Road, Spittal G73 4LJ
The Third Sector Locality Networks are the sector’s peer-led spaces to come together, network, find out what is happening locally and strategically, collaborate, and have your voice heard on a range of important topics.