Supporting the Community & Voluntary Sector in North Lanarkshire
Supporting the Community & Voluntary Sector in North Lanarkshire
Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire (VANL) is the Third Sector Interface (TSI) for North Lanarkshire which provides services and support to the wider Community and Voluntary Sector across North Lanarkshire to help the sector be as effective as possible.
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[Trustees Week 2026] Charity Trustee Essentials Webinar – VANL
Join VANL for this introductory webinar exploring the fundamentals of being
Register for the Volunteer Organisers Network Event – Thursday, November 12th
Register for the Volunteer Organisers Network Event – Thursday, November 12th!
North Lanarkshire CVS Locality Network Events – Autumn Dates Available!
Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire is delighted to be hosting another round
VANL INITIATIVES
North Lanarkshire
Discover the strengths of North Lanarkshire, from its prime location and excellent employability support to its vibrant community and green spaces. Learn about the diverse organizations working together to improve the region.
Explore North LanarkshireVANL Training
Explore training opportunities led by Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire, designed to enhance your skills in the charity sector and support your growth within community-focused organisations.
View training coursesFind Volunteering Opportunities
Find formal volunteering roles in North Lanarkshire, from social support to community groups and environmental projects. Get support from Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire to discover the perfect role and make a difference.
Find volunteering rolesServices & Support
VANL provides free information and guidance to CVS organisations on a range of key organisational issues and also some professional services at very low cost.
See our servicesLocal initiatives supported by VANL
Projects across North Lanarkshire that we help to run or support.
- North Lanarkshire Community Lottery A local lottery raising money for good causes in North Lanarkshire. nlcommunitylottery.co.uk
- Community Solutions Programme Funding and support for community and voluntary groups across North Lanarkshire. communitysolutionsnl.org.uk
- Get Outdoors Lanarkshire Ideas and opportunities to get active outdoors across Lanarkshire. getoutdoorslanarkshire.com
Key external resources
Trusted free tools and guidance for charities and community groups. These open other websites.
- Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities (THRE) Free training and resources on a human rights and equalities approach. thre.org.uk
- The Lasting Difference A practical guide to helping your organisation sustain its impact. thelastingdifference.com
- Charity Excellence Framework Free health checks, funding finder and policy templates for charities. charityexcellence.co.uk
- GovernanceWiki Guidance on good governance for charity and community boards. governancewiki.org.uk
- Growing Climate Confidence Help for Scottish third sector groups to cut emissions and act on climate. climateconfident.scot
- Scottish Co-production Network A free network sharing ideas and learning about co-production in Scotland. coproductionscotland.org.uk
- Appreciative Inquiry Commons Resources on the appreciative inquiry approach to change. aicommons.champlain.edu
- The Skills Network Free funded online courses available to people in Scotland. theskillsnetwork.com