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.
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.
Full Cost Recovery and Costing Projects
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.
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.
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