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.
Meet the Funder: The Newark Trust
Monday 14 September 9:30-2:00PM
Location: CVS Inverclyde
Claire Stone, Charity Manager of The Newark Trust, is providing bespoke advice to groups and organisations considering submitting applications to the Community Places Fund.
Develop Fundable Projects with Confidence
Monday 14 September 2026 10:30AM - 3:00PM
Location: West College Scotland Finnart Campus
This practical training course supports charities and social enterprises to turn promising ideas into well-developed, fundable projects.
Inverclyde Chairs Network
Wednesday 23 September 5:30-7:30PM
Your Voice, 51 Hamilton Way, Greenock
Join this session with Crann Taic, accountancy and digital support specialists, to learn from their expertise and explore the range of local services they offer. Open to local third sector organisations, specifically Chairs, Vice Chairs, and trustees who are interested in stepping into a chairing role.
Meet the Funder: Inverclyde Grants
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.
Finance for Non-Finance Managers
Wednesday 7 October 2026 9:00AM-1:00PM
Location: Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub
Explore the fundamentals of charity finance to interpret information with confidence.
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.
Meet the Funder: Inverclyde Climate Action Network
Monday 19 October 2026 9:30AM-3:00PM
Location: CVS Inverclyde
Targeted sessions with Inverclyde Climate Action Network to explore project ideas and get advice on funding through their seed fund.
From Surviving to Thriving
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.
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.