Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities
About the Project
Funded by the UK Government through Inverclyde Council and delivered by CVS Inverclyde, the enterprise project for communities is designed to help organisations strengthen, develop and plan for the future.
Following an assessment of need for eligible groups, organisations or individuals, the intensive programme of support can include one-to-one guidance, mentoring, training or practical steps across a range of thematic groups to help individuals and organisations move from early ideas to fully formed enterprises.
What We’ve Delivered So Far
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Steering group development
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Community engagement
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Training and development
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Specialist events and workshops
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One-to-one support
Upcoming Events
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Introduction to Social Enterprise
Aug 25 2026 | 9:30AM - 3:30PM
An interactive session exploring the key principles and opportunities involved in using a social enterprise model for your organisation.
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Finance for Non-Finance Managers
Sep 1 2026 | 9:30 - 13:30
Explore the fundamentals of charity finance to interpret financial information with confidence.
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Succession Planning
Sep 3 2026 | 15:00 - 17:00
Join our upcoming Leaders Network for a practical training session on succession planning.
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Develop Fundable Projects with Confidence
Sep 14 2026 | 10:30 - 15:00
A practical training course supporting charities and social enterprises to turn promising ideas into well-developed, fundable projects.
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From Surviving to Thriving
Oct 22 2026 | 9:15 - 13:00
An engaging workshop designed to help you see sustainability not just as a responsibility, but as a powerful catalyst for business growth.
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Bid Smart: Tendering for Social Enterprises and Charities
Nov 2 2026 | 10:30 - 15:00
A practical training course providing charities and social enterprises with a clear introduction to the public sector tendering process.
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Full Cost Recovery and Costing Projects
Nov 24 2026 | 12:30 - 16:30
Learn how to build project and grant budgets that maximise your chances of success.
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Own It, Shape It, Sustain It
Mar 3 2027 | 10:30 - 15:00
This training session provides third sector organisations with an introduction to Community Asset Transfers (CAT) in Scotland.
Growing Inverclyde’s Social Enterprise Landscape
Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities has supported the creation and growth of social enterprises across Inverclyde. Participants described the programme as motivating, confidence-building and transformative. Many leave with clearer business plans, renewed belief in their ideas and practical next steps. For some, the project has helped accelerate a new enterprise. For others, it provides important clarity about timing and business readiness.
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Six new CICs created
Covering environmental action, creative learning, coaching and outdoor wellbeing
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Existing organisations strengthened
With improved governance and new income pathways
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Increased confidence
With improved governance and new income pathways
Young Innovators Project
Young Innovators supports young people across Inverclyde to build the skills, confidence and mindset needed to become future social entrepreneurs.
Through workshops, mentoring and community‑focused activities, participants develop real business ideas with a social mission and gain SCQF‑accredited qualifications.
Delivered in partnership with Kibble’s Skills Academy, the programme offers a supportive, trauma‑informed environment for young people facing barriers to education or employment.
Why Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Matters
Social enterprises strengthen communities, create fair opportunities and address local challenges. This intensive support programme helps unlock this potential by giving residents the skills, support and networks they need to lead change.
The programme reflects CVS Inverclyde’s commitment to building a resilient social enterprise ecosystem — one that supports innovation, increases social impact and expands opportunities across the area.
