VASLan (South Lanarkshire's Third Sector Interface)
vaslan.bsky.social
VASLan (South Lanarkshire's Third Sector Interface)
@vaslan.bsky.social
This is the official account of Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire. We support volunteers, charities, community groups and social enterprises in South Lanarkshire.
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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
November 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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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
October 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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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
October 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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.
September 30, 2025 at 9:27 AM
A great resource from @thre-equal.bsky.social for anyone interested in AI 👇
We've created an email course, 'Thinking About AI' that gives you the basic info you need to unpack the world of Artificial Intelligence.

From how the third sector is using AI tools to the environmental and ethical debates, we've got you covered ✅

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August 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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
August 26, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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📣🎉🌟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...
Boost Fund supporting children and families
Boost small grants programme is for organisations supporting children and families in their local communities.
www.corra.scot
July 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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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
June 27, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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 🎙️
May 28, 2025 at 9:27 AM
There are a few tickets left! You have until Friday to book your spot🌟 bit.ly/4cv2Gzq
May 15, 2025 at 10:06 AM
It's #GreenHealthWeek! Get involved in some of the local events taking place in South Lanarkshire 👇
'Nature is for everyone' is this year's #GreenHealthWeek theme 💚
Join us on Thursday to take part in woodland activities & learn how to deliver your own nature-based activity. 🌳
Reserve your spot here: https://shorturl.at/3FPR8

#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #Community #LetsDoNetZero
May 6, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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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
May 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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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
April 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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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/
April 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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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...
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
www.thirdsector.co.uk
April 28, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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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...
April 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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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
March 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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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...
March 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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
Keep the beat alive Phase 2 promo FINAL
YouTube video by VASLan South Lanarkshire's TSI
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March 5, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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
February 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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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...
February 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM