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@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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Don’t miss out! 3 grants closing 20 October πŸ—“οΈ

♻️ 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! πŸ’š

#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

06.10.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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.

30.09.2025 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

26.08.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

26.08.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Boost Fund supporting children and families Boost small grants programme is for organisations supporting children and families in their local communities.

πŸ“£πŸŽ‰πŸŒŸBoost Fund - open today!

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

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

➑️£250-£1,500 for unconstituted groups


www.corra.scot/grant...

29.07.2025 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Do you have a nature restoration project or idea that needs some funding? πŸŒ³πŸ’

@volunteeringuk.bsky.socialΒ  have applications open for their Action Earth Grant πŸ’š

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

#ClimateAction #Funding #Lanarkshire #LetsDoNetZero

27.06.2025 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸŽ™οΈ

28.05.2025 09:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There are a few tickets left! You have until Friday to book your spot🌟 bit.ly/4cv2Gzq

15.05.2025 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

06.05.2025 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Curious to know more about #LanarkshireClimateActionFestival? πŸ’š Join us on 20 May to hear about this year's Festival.Β 

πŸ’« Inspiration & ideas for eventsΒ 
🌱 Info on Festival funding 
❓ Q&A session

Reserve your spot here https://shorturl.at/nL4F9 πŸ—“οΈ

#Lanarkshire #Funding #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

06.05.2025 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.socialΒ 

#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #GreenHealthWeek #LetsDoNetZero #Community

30.04.2025 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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/

28.04.2025 10:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New code β€˜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...

28.04.2025 11:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

21.04.2025 07:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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. πŸ’š

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

#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #Funding #LetsDoNetZero

28.03.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.β€―β€―

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

13.03.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Keep the beat alive Phase 2 promo FINAL
YouTube video by VASLan South Lanarkshire's TSI Keep the beat alive Phase 2 promo FINAL

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

05.03.2025 10:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

21.02.2025 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic reads Lived Experience Fund – Applications Open, featuring a head with a jigsaw pieces, pound signs, and logos for Can Do Community and South Lanarkshire Community Planning Partnership

Graphic reads Lived Experience Fund – Applications Open, featuring a head with a jigsaw pieces, pound signs, and logos for Can Do Community and South Lanarkshire Community Planning Partnership

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...

20.02.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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