Become a Member
Join CVS Inverclyde and help us strengthen the voice of the third sector in Inverclyde
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Become a member of CVS Inverclyde and help us strengthen the voice of the third sector in Inverclyde.
Membership is completely free and connects you with expert governance and funding advice, volunteering support, and opportunities to learn, grow and influence local decision-making.
Why Become a CVS Inverclyde Member?
Your membership strengthens the collective voice of Inverclyde’s third sector. When more organisations stand together, the greater influence we have to ensure the voluntary sector is represented, heard and valued.
Joining CVS Inverclyde helps shape the future of local services, partnerships and community development. It also connects you with practical support that helps your organisation thrive.
Membership Terms
Membership at CVS Inverclyde is open to anyone who lives, works or volunteers in Inverclyde, as well as voluntary organisations delivering activity in the area. This includes community groups, sports clubs, youth groups, charities, social enterprises, faith groups, housing associations and many others.
Expert Organisational Support
Get practical, one-to-one support tailored to your organisation’s needs.
Every member receives six hours of free support over six months. This includes guidance at all stages of your organisation’s journey.
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Help starting or winding up your organisation
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Weekly surgeries to strengthen roles, policies and safe operations
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Board development and trustee training
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Constitution reviews and updates
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Crisis support when you need it most
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Additional consultancy at member rates
Volunteering Support for Organisations
As Inverclyde's centre for volunteering, we provide specialist support to help our members build strong and sustainable volunteer programmes. We provide:
Monthly funding surgeries for tailored support
Advice on contracts, procurement and tendering
‘Meet the Funder’ sessions
Funding application editing and enhancement at member rates
Access to grant programmes delivered by us
Managed fund access on behalf of National and local partners
Funding Support That Gets Results
Access expert funding guidance that helps you find, apply for, and secure the right opportunities.
Stay Connected and Informed
Membership keeps you up to date with opportunities, news and developments across Inverclyde’s third sector.
Become a member
Membership is free and only takes a few minutes to complete.
Join today and start accessing expert support, funding guidance, volunteering services and a strong collective voice for Inverclyde’s third sector.
