30 Years Strong: CVS Inverclyde Annual Conference
Wednesday 4 November 2026 9:30AM-4:30PM
Marking 30 years of CVS Inverclyde, our annual conference will bring together Inverclyde’s third sector organisations, public sector partners, volunteers, exhibitors and speakers for a day of connection, shared learning and discussion about the future of the sector.
Prisoners Week 2026: Inverclyde’s Third Sector Community Justice Forum
Wednesday 18 November 2026 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Location: Lyle Gateway, Greenock
To mark Prisoners Week 2026, Inverclyde’s Third Sector Community Justice Forum is hosting an event exploring this year’s theme, Show Mercy, with a focus on challenging stigma, promoting compassion and understanding, and recognising the humanity of those affected by the justice system.
Full Cost Recovery and Costing Projects
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.
AI in Practice: An Introduction for the Third Sector
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.
Marketing That Matters: Practical Essentials for the Third Sector
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.
Bid Smart: Tendering for Social Enterprises and Charities
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.
People, Planet and Profit
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.
Beyond the Basics: Strategic Marketing Innovation & AI for Community Impact
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.
Own It, Shape It, Sustain It: Community Asset Transfer in Practice
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.
Introduction to Democratic Finance: Raising Finance from Your Community
DATE AND LOCATION TBC
An introduction to democratic finance and alternative ways to raise finance from communities.
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