Supporting the North Lanarkshire Community and Voluntary Sector (CVS) – as well as volunteering and collaboration between the CVS and public sector – as we work together for a better North Lanarkshire.

Tribute to Christine McNally

23 September 2024

Following the sudden and unexpected passing of Christine McNally on Tuesday 3rd September 2024, VANL would like to pay tribute to the remarkable and valued contribution she made to the Voluntary Sector in North Lanarkshire. Christine worked closely with VANL in her leadership role for the sector as Community Solutions Locality Host for the Coatbridge […]

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North Lanarkshire Community & Voluntary Sector Locality Network Events – Booking Now Open for Autumn 2024

18 September 2024

We are delighted to share the details and booking links for these events in October and November 2024. There are four events taking place with an opportunity to hear from organisations and network with others attending. Wishaw & Shotts NL CVS Locality Network Event10 October 2024 10:00 – 13:00The NCT Centre15 Manse RoadNewmainsWishawML2 9AX Book […]

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Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund – Phase 4 open for applications now!

06 September 2024

Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire (VANL) is delighted to announce that Phase Four of this fund is open for applications.  VANL has received £955K of funding from the Scottish Government to support community and voluntary sector groups to contribute to the fund’s purpose of: by supporting “at risk” groups in North Lanarkshire through community-based support. As for Phase […]

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North Lanarkshire Volunteering – Now Live!

02 September 2024

Introducing North Lanarkshire Volunteering – Your new Volunteering platform! Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire is thrilled to launch our brand new Volunteering platform: North Lanarkshire Volunteering (Kinetic NL), designed to enhance the volunteering experience for people seeking new volunteering opportunities. With North Lanarkshire Volunteering, you can: ✔️ Search and apply for new exciting volunteering opportunities ✔️ […]

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North Lanarkshire Community Climate Action Network: Launch Event – 19th September, 2024

27 August 2024

We’re thrilled to invite you to join the brand new North Lanarkshire Community Climate Action network, following the launch of our Climate and Green Wellbeing project earlier this year! From the feedback we received during the pilot project, training sessions, and launch event, it’s clear that many of you are looking for ongoing support in your […]

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VANL New CEO Announcement – Welcome David Wood!

16 August 2024

 Today we are delighted to welcome David Wood to VANL as our new CEO. David comes to us with an excellent track record of leading voluntary sector organisations in both Scotland and England and is well placed to lead VANL as we embark on our new strategy, focusing on providing the highest quality support, information […]

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North Lanarkshire Council – Working for Families Programme

31 July 2024

North Lanarkshire Council’s Working for Families Programme is seeking support from partners in the third sector to create work placements within their organisation for Working for Families registered clients. Working for Families has a caseload of clients who would benefit from six months work experience to support them on their work journey. North Lanarkshire Council will support each organisation with full employee […]

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TeamKinetic – A Brand New Volunteer Management and Recruitment System for North Lanarkshire

25 June 2024

VANL would like to invite you to join and sign up for our new FREE volunteer management software – https://vanl.teamkinetic.co.uk/ Registration is simple and fast and it only takes 7 quick steps to register and create your profile page. Once you have registered you can create your volunteer opportunities and start promoting them straight away. 🚀Team […]

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Volunteer’s Week 2024 – Sharon’s Interview

04 June 2024

It’s Volunteer’s week!  This Volunteer’s week VANL are looking into the benefits to wellbeing of what we like to call ‘Green Health’ projects, these are projects that connect us to nature and get us into the great outdoors. These projects range from biodiversity projects, planting wildflowers etc, such as the Cumbernauld Community Parks: https://cumbernauldlivinglandscape.org.uk/project/cumbernauld-community-park/   to […]

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Maddy Halliday Retirement – VANL

26 March 2024

The Chief Executive of Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire (VANL) will retire in June. MaddyHalliday has led the organisation for the past five and a half years, capping off a long andillustrious career in the Community and Voluntary sector. Ryan Currie, Interim Chair of VANL, said the board are deeply grateful for her service.“Maddy has steered […]

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