A word from our Head of Volunteering Carol Clarkson  This Volunteers week, everyone at VANL would like to say a huge thank you to everyone across our communities that volunteers, helps out and gives a hand in their groups, community centres, hospitals, community gardens, drivers services and in so many other ways.   This week is […]

Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire is hosting another round of Community & Voluntary Sector Locality Network Events throughout North Lanarkshire. Aimed at volunteers, voluntary sector organisations and other partners in the community, these events will provide an opportunity to hear the latest developments within the sector together with updates from local organisations and projects. Registration for […]

HOCHTIEF, the contractor delivering the Roads & Infrastructure Maintenance & Improvement Services for North Lanarkshire Council, has officially launched Connecting Communities. Connecting Communities is a brand-new initiative created to support community organisations across North Lanarkshire. Through this programme, HOCHTIEF is offering practical, financial, and professional support to help local groups grow and succeed. Community organisations based in North Lanarkshire can now benefit […]

The Locality Activity Fund (LAF) is a small grants programme that supports local Community and Voluntary Sector (CVS) organisations in each of the six North Lanarkshire Community Solutions Localities. This funding supports organisations to provide local services / activities to help residents improve their health and wellbeing and promote equality and inclusion. Organisations and groups […]

We would like to thank everyone that came along to the Autumn 2024 round of Locality Network Events! Please see below, the master presentation slides in .PDF format for you to download and read at your own convenience! Airdrie and Coatbridge Cumbernauld, Northern Corridor and Kilsyth Bellshill and Motherwell Wishaw and Shotts

We’re excited to announce that the Annual North Lanarkshire Community & Voluntary Sector Conference is taking place on Tuesday, 10th December 2024 at Freedom City Church, Cumbernauld! ✨ This FREE event includes a buffet lunch and will feature workshops, discussions, and more! This year’s conference will bring together local organisations, trustees and volunteers to explore […]

VANL is currently reviewing how we can improve and develop our services. As someone who has previously used VANL’s services, we would be grateful if you could share feedback on your experience of receiving support from us: VANL Feedback Survey  You can choose to complete the survey anonymously but if you do choose to give […]

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 […]

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 […]