Resilience Network
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.
‘All In’ to Volunteering: Information Evening
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.
Introduction to Social Enterprise
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.
Learning Disabilities Network
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.
Leaders Network
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.
Develop Fundable Projects with Confidence
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.
From Surviving to Thriving
October 2026
Location: TBC
An engaging workshop designed to help you see sustainability not just as a responsibility, but as a powerful catalyst for business growth.
Booking opens soon.
Best Start in Life Network
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.
Bid Smart: Tendering for Social Enterprises and Charities
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.
Own It, Shape It, Sustain It: Community Asset Transfer in Practice
Wednesday 3 March 2027 10:30AM - 3:00PM
Location: TBC
This practical training session provides third sector organisations with an introduction to Community Asset Transfers (CAT) in Scotland.
Funding Surgery: Virtual Sessions
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.
Funding Surgery: In-person Sessions
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.
Meet The Funder - The National Lottery Community Fund
Monthly sessions
Location: CVS Inverclyde
Explore your project, check eligibility and get one-to-one advice to strengthen your funding application