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Introduction to Social Enterprise
Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 26/02/2026 Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 26/02/2026

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.

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Develop Fundable Projects with Confidence
Funding, Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 24/02/2026 Funding, Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 24/02/2026

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.

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Finance for Non-Finance Managers
Funding, Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 22/02/2026 Funding, Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 22/02/2026

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.

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From Surviving to Thriving
Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 21/02/2026 Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 21/02/2026

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.

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Bid Smart: Tendering for Social Enterprises and Charities
Funding, Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 19/02/2026 Funding, Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 19/02/2026

Bid Smart: Tendering for Social Enterprises and Charities

Monday 2 November 2026 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.

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Full Cost Recovery and Costing Projects
Funding, Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 13/02/2026 Funding, Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 13/02/2026

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.

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AI in Practice: An Introduction for the Third Sector
Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 12/02/2026 Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 12/02/2026

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.

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Marketing That Matters: Practical Essentials for the Third Sector
Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 12/02/2026 Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 12/02/2026

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.

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People, Planet and Profit
Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 11/02/2026 Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 11/02/2026

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.

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Beyond the Basics: Strategic Marketing Innovation & AI for Community Impact
Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 11/02/2026 Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 11/02/2026

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.

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Own It, Shape It, Sustain It: Community Asset Transfer in Practice
Funding, Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 09/02/2026 Funding, Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 09/02/2026

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.

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Introduction to Democratic Finance: Raising Finance from Your Community
Funding, Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 09/02/2026 Funding, Enterprise Project for Inverclyde Communities Emily Wood 09/02/2026

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.

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