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 10:00-3:00PM

Location: CVS Inverclyde

Claire Stone is providing bespoke advice to groups and organisations considering submitting applications to The Newark Trust.

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 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 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.

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.

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