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.
Wednesday 5 August 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.
Tuesday 11 August 4:00-6:00PM
Location: The Wyllieum
Come along to our information event to learn how you can get involved in local volunteering opportunities.
We will be able to provide tailored information about roles that suit you, and free refreshments will be provided.
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.
Tuesday 1 September 2026 9:30AM-1:30PM
Location: Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub
Explore the fundamentals of charity finance to interpret information with confidence.
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 2026 10:30AM - 3:00PM
Location: TBC
This practical training course supports charities and social enterprises to turn promising ideas into well-developed, fundable projects.
Thursday 22 October 2026 9:15AM-3:00PM
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.
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.
Monday 2 November 2026 10:30AM - 3:00PM
Location: TBC
This practical training course provides charities and social enterprises with a clear introduction to the public sector tendering process.
Tuesday 24 November 2026 12:30-16:30PM
Location: Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub
Learn how to build project and grant budgets that maximise your chances of success.
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.
