Back in June 2023, we hosted the Supporting New Scots in Lanarkshire conference alongside Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire, NHS Lanarkshire, Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership.
We are so excited to announce the launch of our VASLan Locator App.
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.
We’ve partnered with the fundraising platform easy fundraising to help voluntary organisations access free unrestricted funding. It’s really simple and completely free. 📅 Wednesday, 8th August 2023 ⏰ 10.00 am - 11.00 am 📍 ZOOM Meeting Come along to the online information session!
VASLan would like to invite you to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2022/2023.
The meeting will provide an opportunity to hear an update on our activities within South Lanarkshire, discuss what we have been doing over the last 12 months, celebrate our achievements, and share what we have planned for the year ahead.
Agenda:
VASLan kicks off the first of its 'Meet the Funder' session in Rutherglen with The National Lottery Community Fund.
We would like to warmly invite you to our Supporting New Scots in Lanarkshire Conference on 22nd June 2023, 9.00 am - 4.00 pm, at the Glo Centre in Motherwell (78 Muir St, Motherwell ML1 1LP).
The term New Scots includes people who have been granted refugee status or another form of humanitarian protection and people seeking asylum. The purpose of this conference is to set a foundation for successful partnership working across sectors in accordance with the New Scots Strategy by:
Join our Introductory session to find out more about the Climate Confidence Pilot in South Lanarkshire and how your social enterprise can be supported on your journey to Net Zero.
The session will be held virtually and is open to South Lanarkshire-based social enterprises only. The session will cover:
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.”
On Friday, 3rd March 2023, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Teresa Robertson as VASLan’s new Trustee.
Teresa Robertson will bring new insights and expertise to the leadership of VASLan.
Teresa Robertson said: “I’m absolutely delighted and honoured to be. The organisation, for me, is very much aligned. There’s the internal passion of always helping people.”