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
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.
This drop-in surgery is for voluntary organisations in Hamilton thinking about applying to the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund. Come and ask our team questions, or get support with your application. No booking needed.
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Bothwell Futures, Bothwell Library
VASLan locality surgeries are designed to give voluntary organisations operating in East Kilbride, Strathaven, and Stonehouse the chance to meet with a member of the EK Locality Team. Douglas Smith (Volunteer Development Officer) and Kimberly Keys (Engagement Officer) can offer support with governance, volunteering, networking, funding, and more.
VASLan locality surgeries are designed to give voluntary organisations operating in East Kilbride, Strathaven, and Stonehouse the chance to meet with a member of the EK Locality Team. Douglas Smith (Volunteer Development Officer) and Kimberly Keys (Engagement Officer) can offer support with governance, volunteering, networking, funding, and more.
Led by Healthy & Active in East Kilbride. More details coming soon.
Time: 10.00am - 13.00pm
Location: St Andrews Methodist Church, Cedar Drive, East Kilbride G75 9HS
Led by Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust.
Time: 09.30am - 12.30pm
Location: Spittal Community Hub, Carrick Road, Spittal G73 4LJ
Led by The David Livingstone Trust and Lanarkshire Association for Mental Health (LAMH).
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Location: David Livingstone Birthplace
We are hosting a drop-in session for organisations and groups bases in Cambuslang / Rutherglen who want to apply to the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund. Come and ask questions, get advice and more.
Time:11am - 2pm
Location: Number 18, 18 Farmeloan Road, Rutherglen, G73 1DL
No need to book. Come along anytime.
If you have any question about this event please email office@vaslan.org.uk or telephone 01698 300390