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.
Tuesday 25 August 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Location: Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub
Explore the key principles and opportunities involved in using a social enterprise model for your organisation.
Wednesday 2 September 2026 10:00-11:30AM
Location: Port Glasgow Community Hub
Join us for the next Learning Disabilities meeting; bringing together third sector organisations, public sector partners and interested stakeholders to share knowledge, collaborate and strengthen partnership working across Inverclyde.
Thursday 3 September 2026 3:00 - 5:00PM
Location: Access by Ardgowan Hospice
Join us at our upcoming Leaders Network for practical training session on succession planning, where we will discuss identifying critical roles, prepare future leaders, and build a resilient talent pipeline.
Monday 14 September 9:30-2:00PM
Location: CVS Inverclyde
Claire Stone, Charity Manager of The Newark Trust, is providing bespoke advice to groups and organisations considering submitting applications to the Community Places Fund.
Monday 14 September 2026 10:30AM - 3:00PM
Location: West College Scotland Finnart Campus
This practical training course supports charities and social enterprises to turn promising ideas into well-developed, fundable projects.
Thursday 1 October 10:00-2:00PM
Location: CVS Inverclyde
Targeted sessions with Inverclyde Council to explore project ideas and get advice on funding through Warm Hands of Friendship grant.
Wednesday 7 October 2026 9:00AM-1:00PM
Location: Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub
Explore the fundamentals of charity finance to interpret information with confidence.
Wednesday 7 October 2026 10:00-11:30AM
Location: Port Glasgow Community Hub
Join us for the next Best Start in Life Network meeting; bringing together third sector organisations, public sector partners and interested stakeholders to share knowledge, collaborate and strengthen partnership working across Inverclyde.
Thursday 22 October 2026 9:15AM-1:00PM
Location: 7 ½ John Wood Street
An engaging workshop designed to help you see sustainability not just as a responsibility, but as a powerful catalyst for business growth.
Tuesday 24 November 2026 12:30-4:30PM
Location: Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub
Learn how to build project and grant budgets that maximise your chances of success.
Wednesday 2 December 2026 10:00AM-1:00PM
Location: West College Scotland Finnart Campus
A practical course is designed to help third sector organisations understand, explore and confidently begin using artificial intelligence (AI) in their day-to-day work.
Tuesday 12 January 2027 9:30AM - 12:30PM
Location: West College Scotland Finnart Campus
A practical introduction to Third Sector marketing, focused on engaging audiences, maximising impact, and measuring results.
Monday 25 January 2027 10:30AM - 3:00PM
Location: West College Scotland Finnart Campus
This practical training course provides charities and social enterprises with a clear introduction to the public sector tendering process.
Tuesday 9 February 2027 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Location: Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub
Connect with others working for social change and discover the purpose and possibilities that the social enterprise model can bring.
Tuesday 9 March 2027 9:30AM - 12:30PM
Location: West College Scotland Finnart Campus
Elevate your organisation’s communications in this interactive, high-level workshop for experienced marketers and Third Sector leaders.
Wednesday 3 March 2027 10:30AM - 3:00PM
Location: West College Scotland Finnart Campus
This practical training session provides third sector organisations with an introduction to Community Asset Transfers (CAT) in Scotland.
DATE AND LOCATION TBC
An introduction to democratic finance and alternative ways to raise finance from communities.
Monthly sessions
Location: Online
Join us for a one-to-one funding surgery to explore your ideas, ask questions and receive practical guidance from our Funding team.
Our surgery sessions, led by Annie from our Funding team, are informal and tailored to your organisation, offering time to discuss your plans and funding options in more detail.
Monthly sessions
Location: CVS Inverclyde office
Join us for a one-to-one funding surgery to explore your ideas, ask questions and receive practical guidance from our Funding team.
Our surgery sessions, led by Annie from our Funding team, are informal and tailored to your organisation, offering time to discuss your plans and funding options in more detail.
Monthly sessions
Location: CVS Inverclyde
Explore your project, check eligibility and get one-to-one advice to strengthen your funding application
