Supporting New Scots in Lanarkshire Conference 2023

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:

Our Health Together & NHS Lanarkshire as an Anchor Institution

NHS Led community engagement session where there will be a presentation by NHS Lanarkshire regarding the 'Our Health Together' campaign followed by the opportunity for questions and then individual group discussions on the engagement questions.

The subject of Community Wealth Building can also be approached, and insight is given from NHS Lanarkshire as an anchor organisation.

📅 Monday, 5th June 2023

⏰ 9.45 am - 11.30 am

📍 David Livingston Centre, 165 Station Road, Blantyre G72 9BY

Book your place today by clicking the “BOOK YOUR SPACE” button.

VASLan welcomes Lauren McKechnie as the new Chairperson of the Trustee

News Date

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.”

VASLan welcomes Teresa Robertson as the new Trustee

News Date

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.”

Transform Business Festival Lanarkshire

VASLan will participate at the Transform Business Festival Lanarkshire as an Exhibitor at their Eco-System Village.

The Transform Business Festival Lanarkshire will unite entrepreneurs, business owners and influential leaders under one roof for one unmissable day!

Come on Wednesday, February 8th 2023, from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm at the UWS Lanarkshire Campus, University of the West of Scotland, 2 Stephenson Place, Hamilton Intnl Technology Park, Blantyre G72 0LH.

Please click the link below to access the admission ticket:

The Power of Partnership for Social Enterprise Network

News Date

The South Lanarkshire Social Enterprise Network (SLSEN) meeting continues in January. This time, the networking meeting was held in EK Collective, a warm and friendly workspace and social enterprise in East Kilbride. We invited and brought together social enterprises across South Lanarkshire to develop ideas, discuss challenges and opportunities, and make plans for the future.

Locality Network Lunch and Learn

YOUR Locality Needs YOU!

Locality Network Lunch and Learn - Wednesday, 25th January 2023, 1.00 - 2.30 pm.

Following the launch of the Third Sector Locality Networks in September, we are looking to identify organisations in the Cambuslang & Rutherglen and Hamilton, Larkhall & Blantyre localities that are interested in leading the planning and facilitation of future events in their locality.