Clydesdale Third Sector Locality Network Meeting
Led by Clydesdale Community Initiatives (CCI) and Healthy Valleys.
Time: 9.45am - 12.00pm
Location: St Nicholas Church Hall, Lanark, ML11 9DZ
Third Sector Awards 2025
More details coming soon.
Important update on VASLan's learning platform and future training
News Date
VASLan, the Third Sector Interface (TSI) for South Lanarkshire, is undertaking an important transition to improve how we support learning and development across the sector.
CMHWF Information Session
Time: 12.00pm - 1.30pm
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams.
This information session will include information on the next stage of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults. You will also hear about the eligibility criteria and how to apply. If you have any question about this event please email office@vaslan.org.uk or telephone 01698 300390
CMHWF Information Session
Time: 10.00am - 11.30am
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams.
This information session will include information on the next stage of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults. You will also hear about the eligibility criteria and how to apply. If you have any question about this event please email office@vaslan.org.uk or telephone 01698 300390
Find out more about CMHWF 2025/27
News Date
We are delighted that there will be a £30 million boost for the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2025/27.
We will be hosting two online information sessions about the next stage of this Fund ahead of applications opening. These sessions are an opportunity to learn more about the Fund, eligibility criteria and how to apply. We recommend that interested groups attend one of these sessions to find out more before applying.
The sessions will take place via Microsoft Teams on the following dates:
VASLan AGM 2025
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Funding Future for South Lanarkshire
News Date
Hosted by South Lanarkshire Council & VASLan | Eastfield Community Centre, Cambuslang
As the second development session in South Lanarkshire’s Third Sector Partnership Review, this Funding Workshop brought together 50 local organisations committed to shaping fairer and more transparent funding practices.
The session built on the momentum of May’s Strategic Engagement Workshop and marked another important milestone in the Keep The Beat Alive journey.
Over two and a half hours of open and constructive dialogue, participants:
Strategic Engagement Workshop: Commissioning
Following on from previous workshops on strategic engagement and funding, this session will focus on commissioning and procurement - exploring existing opportunities and processes, their alignment with fair funding principles, and envisioning together what future community-led, co-produced service design might look like.
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Location: St Athanasius Church, 1 Mount Stewart Street, Carluke, ML8 5EB
It's time - The 2025 Third Sector Awards are here
News Date
We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Third Sector Awards. Every year, we throw this celebration to showcase the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations in South Lanarkshire. We want to recognise the tireless efforts and transformative change that the third sector has on our communities.
This years categories are: