VASLan (South Lanarkshire's Third Sector Interface)

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A photo of 14 women standing beside a banner with text saying, Circle Dancing For All.

There was a great turnout for the Circle Dancing last week 🕺 part of the Young at Heart Festival, led by the amazing Jo Freeman, on behalf of Carluke Library. This event was held in Carluke Lifestyles.
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Chief Executive Officer with Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire – Goodmoves Lead. Influence. Champion communities.VASLan is seeking an inspiring and values-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead the Third Sector Interface for South Lanarkshire and champion one of Scotl...

Inspiring and values-driven Chief Executive Officer wanted to lead the Third Sector Interface for South Lanarkshire @vaslan.bsky.social and champion one of Scotland’s most vibrant local third sectors!
📍Chief Executive Officer
💷 £65,000 – £75,000
📅Full time
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Are you an adult or young carer in South Lanarkshire? Your views matter.

The South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership wants to know what you think about the support and services you use.

Take the survey at: https://orlo.uk/WSNMw

🗓️ Closes 14 November 2025

We're delighted to share this guide from Third Force News, including a piece from Living Wage Scotland's Katie Cunningham on building a thriving, sustainable workforce as part of the real #LivingWage movement: tfn.scot/magazine/tfn... #fairwork #scotland #news #charityjob

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Don’t miss out! 3 grants closing 20 October 🗓️

♻️ Youth Reuse & Sharing
🌎 Climate Ready Places
🎨 Climate Change in your Community

Got a project idea one of these funds could help with? Get in touch: info@climateactionlanarkshire.net. We'd love to help! 💚

#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

We are currently experiencing an issue with our website. However, you can still access the application forms for the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund.

One-year grants: bit.ly/4mHc4DO
Multi-year grants: bit.ly/4q57bYb

If you have any questions or need help, please get in touch.

A great resource from @thre-equal.bsky.social for anyone interested in AI 👇

A big thank you to @guidedogsuk.bsky.social who delivered community sighted guide training to our team today 🐶

Sighted guiding is a useful life skill and training like this will give your team confidence when they meet people who are blind or partially sighted. Find out more: bit.ly/4n5UTfL

Boost Fund supporting children and families Boost small grants programme is for organisations supporting children and families in their local communities.

📣🎉🌟Boost Fund - open today!

For community-led organisations across Scotland supporting local people affected by poverty or disadvantage.

➡️£500-£3,000 to constituted groups & charities w/ an annual income of £50,000 or less

➡️£250-£1,500 for unconstituted groups


www.corra.scot/grant...

Do you have a nature restoration project or idea that needs some funding? 🌳💐

@volunteeringuk.bsky.social  have applications open for their Action Earth Grant 💚

Check out their website for full eligibility criteria: https://shorturl.at/KSMyH

#ClimateAction #Funding #Lanarkshire #LetsDoNetZero

It's almost Volunteers' Week!

On our latest podcast episode, we were joined by Heather from LEAP and Nicole from R:evole Recycle who share their experience managing, recruiting and celebrating volunteers.

Listen over on Spotify: bit.ly/44QCrln 🎙️

There are a few tickets left! You have until Friday to book your spot🌟 bit.ly/4cv2Gzq

It's #GreenHealthWeek! Get involved in some of the local events taking place in South Lanarkshire 👇

Curious to know more about #LanarkshireClimateActionFestival? 💚 Join us on 20 May to hear about this year's Festival. 

💫 Inspiration & ideas for events 
🌱 Info on Festival funding 
❓ Q&A session

Reserve your spot here https://shorturl.at/nL4F9 🗓️

#Lanarkshire #Funding #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

Join us during #GreenHealthWeek to take part in outdoor activities & learn how trees & woodlands are beneficial to the climate, nature & our health.
For full info & to sign up, see: https://shorturl.at/sbTtV
@vaslan.bsky.social 

#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #GreenHealthWeek #LetsDoNetZero #Community

Boost Fund reopens tomorrow!

For local community orgs in Scotland supporting children & families affected by poverty.
⭐£500 - £3k to constituted groups/charities w/ annual income of up to £50k.
⭐£250 - £1,500 available for unconstituted groups
Open 12noon, Tues 29 April:
www.corra.scot/funding/

New code ‘better suited to modern fundraising’ unveiled Charities will be expected to review the new Code of Fundraising Practice before it comes into force in November

The Fundraising Regulator's new code of practice aims to support innovation in fundraising and use of emerging technologies
www.thirdsector.co.uk/new-code-bet...

ℹ️Last week to get in touch - email WFFP@corra.scot by Fri 25th

⭐Applications invited from partnerships – 3rd sector org as lead applicant and one or more partners, one must be a public sector.

⭐Up to £250k over 3 years - match funded by public sector partner.

www.corra.scot/grant...

Only one week left to apply for this round of #TasteandGrow funding ⏳

By applying, you can help pupils gain valuable skills & develop a knowledge into where their food comes from. 💚

For full details & to apply, see: https://shorturl.at/Yjov0

#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #Funding #LetsDoNetZero

Now Open - The Way Forward for Families Partnership

Open to partnerships, led by third sector organisations working with public bodies.

Grants will support projects to deliver support to children, young people and families affected by alcohol and drugs.  

More info: www.corra.scot/grant...

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We need your help to advocate for fair funding from national and local sources, challenge unfair cuts, and better support our local Third Sector.

Your input is invaluable. Please complete our short anonymous survey to get involved: forms.office.com/e/Zyr6gfQEkc

The next meeting of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Network (Children, Young People & Families) will take place on Thursday 27 February.

Find out more and book your place now: bit.ly/4b9Smw8

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Your voice matters, apply now to the Lived Experience Fund. The fund helps local organisations capture residents’ voices to improve local services.

For further information and to apply visit the Community Planning website: www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/cp/info/44/c...