Voluntary Health Scotland Annual Conference 2025

Booking is now open for Voluntary Health Scotland’s (VHS) Annual Conference.

The conference takes place on Tuesday 28 October 2025, 9am – 4pm at the Radisson Blu Hotel, 301 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8DL (near Glasgow Central train station). This year’s theme is “Collaboration for Change”, aiming to spark thought-provoking conversations bringing together voices from the third sector, public sector, academia, policymakers, and communities to move from conversation to collaboration – ensuring the third sector remains strong and at the forefront of creating lasting change.

VHS hope to explore how collaboration is used within the sector to define priorities, strengthen partnerships, and lay the groundwork for a healthier, fairer Scotland.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Johanna Davies, Head of Health and Social Care, Wales Council for Voluntary Action
• Audrey MacDougall, Chief Social Researcher, Scottish Government
• Nicola McEwen, Director, Centre for Public Policy
• Billy McClean, Chief Officer, Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership
• Tejesh Mistry, Chief Executive, Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS)

Poster Competition

VHS members are invited to display a poster at the conference, which focuses on their role in collaborating to tackle health inequalities.

“How is your work collaborative? How do you integrate collaboration in your work?”

VHS will select a small number of finalists to display their posters on the day of the conference, and there will be a live vote by the audience to select the winner.  The deadline to submit your application is Friday 12 September 2025.

To enter, or for further information, please view the competition flyer as a pdf (linked for your convenience).

Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities

VHS is also accepting bookings for exhibitors in its first ever Health Creation Hub. Information is available via the Community Sponsor and Exhibitor Packages page.

Ticket Costs and How to Book

Tickets are £65 for members, and £104.30 for non-members and public sector attendees (£100 plus £4.30 fee); those booking before next Friday 5 September 2025 can use the code EARLYBIRD to save £15.

To book your place, please visit the dedicated Eventbrite page (linked for your convenience).

Further Information

For further information, visit the VHS website.