Governance Strategy and Values
Here, you’ll find an overview of the key elements that shape the foundation of our organisation. From the structure of decision-making and leadership to how we are funded and held accountable, this page provides insight into the principles that drive our operations. Learn more about our objectives, vision, mission, and the values that guide us in achieving our goals and making a meaningful impact.
VANL is governed by trustees that meet regularly to support strategic planning and ensure financial scrutiny and performance review. Our current trustees are:
Robert Allan
Christine Brannigan
Jamie Burgess
Monica Rose Crone
Ryan Currie – Board Chair
Colin MacFarlane
Peter Fanning
If you would like to contact one or more of VANL’s trustees, please do so through our contact form or via email at info@VANL.co.uk
If you are interested in becoming a VANL trustee, please get in touch with ryan.young@vanl.co.uk.
Funding
VANL’s work is funded through four sources.
Accountability
VANL reports on its work and achievements to funders, other stakeholders and public by:
Objectives, Vision, Mission, and Values
VANL’s charitable objectives are to; “Advance citizenship and community development, including rural and urban regeneration, the promotion of civic responsibility and the voluntary sector and the effectiveness of charitable/voluntary/ community organisations.”
VANL’s Vision is for a “thriving and effective community and voluntary sector in North Lanarkshire which supports local people’s quality of life, well-being, equality and human rights through effective action on social, economic and environmental issues.”
VANL’s Missionis to “support quality of life, wellbeing, equality and human rights of North Lanarkshire’s citizens by fostering dynamic, inclusive communities through promotion and support for volunteering, the development of the voluntary and community sector and effective cross-sector partnership working.”
Sustainability and Wellbeing
VANL promotes and supports sustainable quality of life and well-being of North Lanarkshire’s people and communities, across environmental, economic and social issues.
Collaboration and Partnership
VANL is committed to working effectively with other organisations and individuals from all sectors to achieve shared goals which benefit the people and communities of North Lanarkshire.
Equality and Human Rights
VANL promotes and advances equality and human rights for the people of North Lanarkshire.
Respect and Care for Others
VANL shows and fosters respect and consideration for the people and communities of North Lanarkshire; the community and voluntary sector; our statutory and business partners; and all those that work for and with VANL.
Empowerment
VANL supports local people, communities and voluntary organisations to have voice and influence over the issues that matter to them, including the economy, jobs and income; housing; health and care services; transport; and the built and natural environment.
Commitment to Excellence
VANL is committed to enabling a culture of learning, improvement and innovation within VANL, the CVS and the partnerships of which we are part – seeking to deliver high standards of work and achieve positive outcomes.
VANL is a values-based organisation, Our values inform everything we do
VANL staff are trained in and support empowering and positive approaches to supporting the Community and Voluntary Sector, community engagement and action and partnership working including:
- Appreciative Inquiry
- Charity Excellence
- Co-production
- Promotion and protection of human rights and equality
- Lasting Difference
VANL also has achieved the following formal accreditations – as indicated in the footer to this website – which reflect our commitment to being a Fair Work employer and equality and human rights.
- Carer Positive
- Disability Confident
- Equally Safe at Work, helping to advance gender equality and prevent violence against women
- Investors in People
- Living Wage and Living Hours