Success at First Strategic Workshop

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Following the momentum of the successful CPP Development Day on 14 May, South Lanarkshire Council and VASLan co-hosted a Strategic Engagement Workshop on 22 May, bringing together 35 third sector organisations committed to shaping a stronger, fairer South Lanarkshire.

This was the first in a series of partnership review sessions. This session focused on values, voice and vision with future workshops focusing on funding and commissioning. 

Over two hours of rich discussion we: 

CPP Engagement Development Day

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On Wednesday 14 May, VASLan hosted a powerful day of engagement between the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) and the Third Sector. 

The CPP Development Day brought together key voices from across the third sector and statutory bodies to explore how we can work better together to deliver real change for our communities. Three organisations represented the sector, with VASLan proud to host. The day focused on creating more genuine, resourced and inclusive collaboration within the Community Planning Partnership.
 

East Kilbride Drop-In Surgery

Our team will be available to provide guidance and support on funding opportunities, volunteering, governance, capacity building and more to local organisations based in East Kilbride. No booking needed - drop-in any time and chat to us. 

Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm

Location: EK Collective, Strathmore House, G74 1LF

If you have any question about this event please email office@vaslan.org.uk or telephone  01698 300390

East Kilbride Drop-In Surgery

Time: 10am - 3.30pm

Location: EK Collective, 103 Strathmore House, Cornwall Street, East Kilbride, G74 1LF

This drop in surgery is for for Voluntary Groups, Charities and Social Enterprises within the East Kilbride Locality. We invite you to come along and discuss any issues or advice your organisation may have or need from Volunteering, Volunteering Recruitment, Governance, Funding and Capacity Building. No booking required. 

Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund Celebration Event

This celebration will showcase funded projects from across the four years of the fund, we will hear from participants who have benefited from projects, hear from the Scottish Government team who allocated VASLan the funding and have an opportunity to ask the funding panel questions on what they look for in funding applications.

Time: 10.30am - 2.30pm 

Location: Blantyre Miners Welfare Society and Social Club, Calder Street, Blantyre, G72 0AU

TSCOG Meeting

Time: 10am - 12pm

Location: VASLan Office (128 Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0EW) & Remote

New members welcome. Monthly Third Sector Chief Officer's Group (TSCOG) meeting to progress partnership opportunities, funding needs and sector representation. If you have any question about this event or network please email cog@vaslan.org.uk or telephone  01698 300390

TSCOG Meeting

Time: 10am - 12pm

Location: VASLan Office (128 Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0EW) & Remote

Monthly Third Sector Chief Officer's Group (TSCOG) meeting to progress partnership opportunities, funding needs and sector representation. If you have any question about this event or network please email cog@vaslan.org.uk or telephone  01698 300390