We are flying the flag for volunteers - highlighting how important volunteers are in our community and celebrating their vital contributions. Want to get involved? Tell us what volunteering means to you and share any messages that you would like to say to local volunteers 👇

Employer Supported Volunteering is a great way for employers and employees to provide valuable resources, expertise and manpower to local voluntary organisations. So why not give it a go? If you have any questions please email [email protected]

Looking for volunteering opportunities? Or want to find out what voluntary organisations are in your local area? We will be in East Kilbride Shopping Centre tomorrow with over 15 local organisations. Join us on Fri 6 June in Princess Mall Square from 11.00am - 2.00pm.

Volunteers Week is nearly over... But our 2025 Third Sector Awards are just getting started! Do you know a volunteer or volunteer-led organisation that is making an impact in their community? Why not nominate them for an award! Nominations are now OPEN👉 forms.office.com/e/90CAiacvAw

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who got involved with this year's Volunteers' Week 🌟 Head over to our website to view all the pics: vaslan.org.uk/galleries

We have been working closely with South Lanarkshire Council to deliver a series of partnership review sessions with the third sector. The first workshop focused on values, voice and vision. If you missed it, there's still time to have your say 👉 bit.ly/4ky6ovm

Here is some of the special feedback we received during Volunteers' Week 💚

Yesterday, 50 third sector leaders came together to rethink how South Lanarkshire Council funds our communities. Discussions focused on fairness, transparency and sustainability, paving the way for a stronger, co-designed funding policy. Read more: bit.ly/4kXXiIa

🎉 Just days to go until the Kilbryde Hospice Summer Fayre! ☀️ Fun, games, stalls & a bouncy castle await! 📅 Sat 21 June | 🕚 11am–3pm 📍 Kilbryde Hospice, East Kilbride 🎟️ £5 entry incl. kids’ treats & fun! Support local care & enjoy a great day out 💙

Did you participate in #VolunteersWeek this year? No matter how big or small your involvement, we want to hear from you! We’d love to hear how we can better support & celebrate volunteers & volunteering. Help us shape 2026! bit.ly/VW25survey Closes 1st July

There is still time to take part in the SLC & Third Sector Partnership Review. The next workshop is being held on Tue 24 June in Carluke and will focus on commissioning and procurement. Come and join us in shaping a new era of collaboration: bit.ly/4kU4u8O

We want to celebrate YOU! Our annual Third Sector Awards celebrate local charities, groups, social enterprises and volunteers like you who are making a difference. Find out how to nominate on our website 👉bit.ly/461nsFH

It's Small Charity Week. Providing Ongoing Ostomate Support Scotland are a small C.I.C making an impact in the community. They provide vital online and in-person support to people with a stoma and their loved ones. Visit their website to find out more: poosscotland.co.uk

📢 Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults 📢 As part of the Scottish Government's Fairer Funding Pilot, the Fund will offer flexible 1 & 2 year funding options. Come to one of our online webinars to find out more: bit.ly/44dJ8Mm

Save the date 📆 Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Thurs 25 September from 10am - 12pm in Blantyre. You can also stay on and enjoy a funders networking session, including live Q&A, from 12.15pm - 1.15pm. More details & booking links coming soon!

Last week was the last in a series of Third Sector Partnership Review events - focusing on improving approaches to commissioning & better pathways for community-led service design. 🗳️ Funding Survey- bit.ly/4l2cnJa 🗳️ Commissioning Survey- bit.ly/4eDlZrC

We are #Recruiting 🙌If you have experience in managing a team in a related sector we'd love to hear from you. Join us in improving the justice experiences of survivors of sexual violence and be part of the violence against women & girls prevention movement✊ (Closes 7th Aug)

Young volunteers bring a fresh perspective, energy and valuable skills to South Lanarkshire's third sector. Their contributions are essential. Nominate your young person of the year now: bit.ly/461nsFH

📫 Here's the latest funding opportunities 📫 Arnold Clark Community Fund: bit.ly/4lHIr5f Riverwoods Development Grant: bit.ly/40BwQMF GSK Community Health Programme: bit.ly/3TR8avY Sign up to our newsletter for more 👉 bit.ly/3wHM3zH

The Social Enterprise Summit Scotland 2025 is here! This year’s Summit, hosted by Social Enterprise Scotland, will shine a spotlight on the rise and relevance of inclusive democratic business models (IDBMs). Sept 2, 09:30AM - 4PM, Stirling buff.ly/fLLMiHr