About us

CEO

I joined CVS Inverclyde in 2019 as Chief Executive and work with the Board to set the strategy and provide leadership support to colleagues. My job is to advance the role of the third sector in Inverclyde by working closely with our members. I am a member of Inverclyde Alliance Community Planning Partnership, Inverclyde Intergated Joint Board and a Trustee of Inverclyde Community Fund. Prior to joining CVS, I held senior roles in large national charities. I’m proud to live in Inverclyde and serve our community.

Volunteer Coordinator

I have worked at CVS Inverclyde for 6 years and I’m currently Volunteer Coordinator and the first point of contact for CVSI. My background is in the care sector, working in a Korsakoff Unit caring for people with ARBD. I find working in the Third Sector in Inverclyde very rewarding.

Partnership Facilitator

I'm a former nurse with a passion for integrated care. I began the MSc Leading People-Centred Integrated Care programme at UWS in 2021. As the Partnership Facilitator, my role promotes the relationships and collaborative working between Third Sector organisations and public sector partners to further the local Third Sector’s contribution to Inverclyde’s health and wellbeing.

Assistance Dog

I'm super helpful and clever! I love offering support to my best friend Vicki and I enjoy the occasional office zoomies!

Community Enterprise Project Officer

I graduated from Heriot Watt University in 2022 and started at CVS Inverclyde under a graduate project. I am currently working on two Investing in Communities projects and my main role is engaging the community. I work with and support the Project Manager of Investing in Communities Social Enterprise projects. I really enjoy working with such a diverse range of organisations and learning how they help our community to thrive.

Communications Lead

I’ve worked with CVS Inverclyde for about 2.5 years and I love my communications role because I get to do what I enjoy most: write, tell stories and support incredible organisations. I cover aspects of communications including social media, press, websites, event planning and more!

Lead Community Link Worker

I’ve been part of the Community Link Worker Team for 2 years now as Team Lead. My role involves supporting Inverclyde’s CLWs, planning developments and providing direct patient support when required. I also liaise closely with HSCP colleagues and compile reports on the activity of the team. My background is varied, having worked in justice services, family support and recovery services. I enjoy being part of a great team where no two days are the same and we can see what a valued difference our input can make to local people by providing social prescribing through the GP practices.

Community Link Worker

I have a background in Childcare and Education, families with disabled children, Carers and people with learning disabilities. Daily I engage with patients with social and economic issues. I enjoy the diversity, learning, partnerships, trust and outcomes in my role.

Community Link Worker

I trained as a mental health nurse and I worked for many years within mental health across several different projects: including supported accommodations, daycare and employability services. I joined CVS in 2017 to become part of the Community Link Worker Team. The things I enjoy about this job are the wide variety of people we work with, the great team I am part of and partnering with the wonderful services in Inverclyde.

Community Link Worker

I live in Inverclyde and have worked in various 3rd sector services over the past 20 years. I joined CVS in 2017 and am one of the original Community Link Workers. Based in 2 local GP surgeries I enjoy assisting patients with resolving social issues.

Community Link Worker

I joined the team in February 2022 after 12 years as a Social Worker within Adult Services; hospital discharge; and Addictions services. As a CLW, I provide emotional and practical support to patients and help find solutions to improve their situation, utilising the network of local agencies. I love being part of this fun, energetic and committed team of CLW’s in supporting GP teams to provide a holistic, compassionate and supportive service to the people of Inverclyde.

Community Link Worker

I originally trained as a registered nurse for the learning disability register. I nursed for a good few years before switching over to social services. The majority of my work here was with people with learning disability, mental health and long-term conditions. I also spend some time working in social work training team and community development. I have worked as a community link worker in Inverclyde for a year now and thoroughly enjoy my post as it is very diverse. My role is to support patients from two GP practices by social prescribing, signposting, linking patients into appropriate identified supports and partnership working.

Community Link Worker

My background has been working within the social care field, in a wide variety of settings. As Community Link Worker, I am based in two local GP surgeries and get referrals for patients who require non-medical support. I provide emotional and practical support and, when a need is apparent, I refer people to local resources to help enhance their situations.

Senior Social Enterprise Officer

I am a former Learning Disability Nurse and have spent the last 20+ years working in both Social Care and Community Development. I am currently brand new to this role but look forward to meeting new people and developing my role in EPIC and being the best cheerleader for new Social Enterprises throughout Inverclyde. I am Inverclyde born and bred and can often be found walking about the area with my dog, Steve. If you see us, please say hello.

Graduate Funding and Organisational Development Officer

I recently graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with a degree in Multimedia Journalism. As a published journalist, my speciality has been charities and community organisations, the work they are doing and the social issues they aim to tackle. This is a huge passion of mine and I am excited to combine my knowledge of these issues with my dedication to my local area of Inverclyde as Graduate Funding and Organisational Development Officer. In my role, I support groups and organisations with structure, getting set up and accessing funding. I am particularly looking forward to developing a calendar of training and networking events in this area, including an online best practice tool kit. I also work alongside the communications team to promote the local third sector while sharing funding and development opportunities. In my spare time, I love exploring nature, dancing, and working on an arts publication I edit.

Project Officer

I graduated from GCU having studied social sciences and since that time I have been engaged in community development work. I am currently working as a project officer on the ICE project but I have worked with CVS Inverclyde previously as Autism Friendly Development Officer. I also work as a youth worker in the evenings. Community development lets me work with people and help them grow and learn as individuals and groups which I find immensely satisfying.

Third Sector Development Officer

I'm the third sector development officer for CVSI and I have 15 years of experience working across the voluntary sector. I enjoy my role immensely and I'm passionate about supporting organisations to develop and grow their capacity across Inverclyde. My day to day role sees me developing relationships with partners and stakeholders.

Programme Lead

I joined CVS Inverclyde in 2024 as Programme Lead and work with my project team to implement the strategy and provide leadership support to colleagues and the organisations we work closely with. My job is to project manage the funded work we do in the Inverclyde Community through the expertise and motivation of the wonderful team here. We focus on improving the environment, health and the cultural standards this great area has and also making the work we do sustainable and life affirming. Prior to joining CVS, I held senior roles in both public and private sector organisations in this country and abroad. My motto is not to let the future just happen but to be inspirational in making a future we want for ourselves and our community.