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.
Thursday 23 April 10:00-12:00PM
Location: West College Scotland Library, Finnart Campus
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.
Thursday 23 April 10:00-1:00PM
Location: CVS Inverclyde office
Elliott McKelvie and David McCallum from Inverclyde Community Fund (ICF) are joining us to provide advice to local groups and organisations considering submitting an application to the Fund.
Tuesday 28 April 6:15 - 7:30PM
Online
Join us to hear from Inverclyde Council and Tesco Stronger Starts about funding opportunities available to groups in Inverclyde.
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.
Tuesday 5 May 9:00-2:00PM
Location: CVS Inverclyde Office
Calum McLellan from Inverclyde Council is providing bespoke advice to groups and organisations considering submitting applications to the Inverclyde Community Grants Programme, Warm Hands of Friendship, or the new Community Wishes hub.
Tuesday 12 May 10:00-11:30AM
Location: CVS Inverclyde office
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.
Friday 22 May 10:00-11:30AM
Location: Port Glasgow Community Hub
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.
Wednesday 3 June 2026 10:00 until 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.
Registration opens soon.
Monthly sessions
Location: CVS Inverclyde office
Explore your project, check eligibility and get one-to-one advice to strengthen your funding application
Multiple dates
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.
