Resources

Volunteer Inverclyde is our local volunteering platform, helping organisations promote roles and connect with people who want to get involved. It’s the easiest way to reach volunteers across Inverclyde and support a thriving culture of community participation. Sign up for an account today and begin posting your volunteering opportunities, including trustee recruitment. CVS Inverclyde promoting and developing volunteering in your area.

Inverclyde Life is our community directory showcasing local groups, sports clubs, services and activities. The platform helps residents find support and helps organisations raise their profile and reach more people.

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How to Guide for Orgs. (Inverclyde Life Website Pointers PDF)

The assessment is designed to help third sector organisations make fair, inclusive and rights-based decisions. This practical tool guides groups to consider who may be affected by their work, identify potential barriers, and ensure services are delivered with dignity, respect and equality. It offers a clear, structured approach that strengthens organisational practice and improves outcomes for our communities. This resource is an important step for any organisation looking to embed human rights in everyday decision-making. Download this resource here.

From 2020 to 2024, CVS Inverclyde led Inverclyde Cares, a partnership initiative that brought together communities, statutory services and third sector organisations to promote inclusive, compassionate and resilient communities.

This work highlighted how deeply the third sector is embedded across all five Inverclyde Alliance Thematic Groups. In 2025, CVS Inverclyde was commissioned to map local third sector organisations against these themes, demonstrating the breadth and impact of the sector’s contribution to Inverclyde’s shared ambition of “Success for All: Getting it Right for Every Child, Citizen and Community.” Read more here.

Funding Scotland provides free access to hundreds of funding opportunities for charities, community groups and social enterprises. You can search for grants by theme, geography or activity, helping you find the right fund quickly and confidently. Funding Scotland

GovernanceWiki offers accessible, plain-language guidance on key governance topics—from starting a group to understanding trustee duties, legal structures, policies and compliance. It’s a practical, easy-to-use reference for boards at every stage.

OSCR supports charities to meet their legal duties and operate with transparency. Their website provides clear guidance on governance, reporting requirements, trustee responsibilities and good practice across the sector. OSCR | Home

Beyond its Funding Scotland database, SCVO offers a broad support service for charities and voluntary groups: guidance on setting up organisations, templates, governance, digital inclusion, HR, and more. Support & learning - SCVO

This initiative helps charities strengthen digital skills at board level by connecting them with skilled volunteers. It also provides practical resources on digital governance, helping boards adapt to an increasingly digital world. Digital Trustees - Third Sector Lab

A national movement increasing the number of young people (aged 18–30) on charity boards. The platform offers guidance, inspiration and practical tools for organisations looking to diversify their board and create meaningful youth leadership opportunities. Young Trustees Movement