VANL would like to invite all current members and anyone who is interested in becoming a member of their local consortia to our 2026/2027 Consortium Launch event in April. The event will cover:
- What is changing and what is staying the same in more detail
- What the Roles and Responsibilities within your consortium are, reinforcing how the consortium process works
- Introducing the newly funded community anchor organisations and the community anchor organisations network
- The LAF/Consortium consultation where attendees can have their say on the review of the LAF guidance, application and the consortia process
- The release of Consortia/Drop in dates as well as LAF Budgets for each locality
The event will be held in Cairnlea Parish Church 23rd April 9:15-12 with the agenda below along with a link to sign up to attend
| Timings | Item |
| 9:15-9:30 | Teas and coffee on arrival |
| 9:30-9:40 | Session Introduction |
| 9:40-10:00 | What is changing and what is staying the same? |
| 10:00-10:40 | What are the Roles and Responsibilities within your consortium? |
| 10:40-11:05 | Introduction to community anchor organisations and network |
| 11:05-11:10 | LAF/Consortium Consultation Introduction |
| 11:10-11:30 | Have your say (Coffee and Biscuits will be provided!) |
| 11:30-11:40 | Consortia/Drop in dates/LAF Budgets |
| 11:40-11:50 | Close |
