Our events bring Inverclyde’s third sector together to learn, connect and share ideas. Through training sessions, networking forums and themed workshops, we create spaces that strengthen organisations, build confidence and encourage partnership working across our community.
Please note: Events are available to CVS Inverclyde members only. If you’re not yet a member, you can join for free and start accessing these opportunities.
Monthly sessions
CVS Inverclyde
Explore your project, check eligibility and get one-to-one advice to strengthen your funding application
Tuesday 12 May 10:00-11:30AM
CVS Inverclyde
This course will focus on Forecasting and Cashflow and will be open to all local voluntary organisations. The course is specifically designed for charity managers, trustees, finance officers and anyone involved in the financial administration of your organisation.
Wednesday 6 May 10:00-11:30AM
Location TBA
Join us for the next Resilience Network meeting; bringing together third sector organisations, public sector partners and interested stakeholders to share knowledge, collaborate and strengthen partnership working across Inverclyde.
Booking for this event will open soon
Wednesday April 29 5:30-7:30PM
Online
This new network is open to chairs, vice chairs and trustees who are interested in stepping into a chairing role. It offers a supportive and confidential space to share experience, learn from peers and build confidence in leadership practice across Inverclyde’s third sector.
Thursday 23 April 10:00-1:00PM
CVS Inverclyde
Inverclyde Community Fund (ICF) currently distributes grants to support Inverclyde's voluntary sector through the Inverclyde Windfarm Fund, offering funding of up to £2,000 for services or activities that clearly benefit communities in Inverclyde. Elliott McKelvie and David McCallum are joining us to provide advice to local groups and organisations considering submitting an application to the Fund.
Please pre-book your 30-minute session by emailing us: funding@cvsinverclyde.org.uk.
Thursday 23 April 10:00-12:00PM
CVS Inverclyde
This event is a fantastic opportunity for Inverclyde-based voluntary organisations to come together, share experiences, network, and build meaningful partnerships. The gathering is open to all voluntary organisations across Inverclyde, and we’d love to see you there as we connect, collaborate, and celebrate the work happening in our community.
Tuesday 21 April 1:00-2:00PM
Online
This lunchtime session will support organisations to better understand the risks they may face in their day‑to‑day work and how to put proportionate measures in place to manage them effectively. We’ll explore the different types of risk that can affect organisations and consider the potential impact these can have on services, staff, volunteers and the people you support.
Wednesday 1 April 10:00-11:30AM
Location TBA
Join us for the next meeting of the Best Start in Life Network, the local forum for third sector organisations and public sector partners who support children and families.
Booking for this event will open soon
Tuesday 17 March 10:30-11:30AM
CVS Inverclyde
Hosted by Accountants Plus, this session will support charity managers, trustees, finance officers and admin with Bookkeeping and Systems.
