Challenge Stigma began as a series of online events exploring the stigma people are facing in Inverclyde, across a huge variety of issues. The key feature of this series is the inclusion and focus placed on people with lived-experience, so that we can begin to tackle stigma in a real and meaningful way. These events were a huge success, and the movement continues to gain momentum in highlighting and subsequently addressing and reducing the stigma that people face every day, as well as the impact it has on their success and quality of life.
From the initial learning gathered at the Challenge Stigma events, we have since started work on a Stigma Training Programme. We hope this will help to educate the community about the presence and impact of stigma, as well as ways to actively challenge and reduce stigma in our society.
Other projects

Challenge Stigma Training
Welcome to Challenge Stigma Training! This training programme is a partnership initiative between CVS Inverclyde’s Resilience Network and Inverclyde’s Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP). On this […]

Enterprise Project for Investing in Communities (EPIC)
EPIC is funded with Inverclyde Council and UKSPF, finding its focus in the Social Enterprise Sector, Entrepreneurship, Building Capacity, and […]

Investing in Communities Enterprise Project (ICE)
CVS Inverclyde have just begun working on two exciting new projects in the Inverclyde localities of Greenock Central & East; […]

I-Promise Inverclyde
Our I-Promise coach and modelling practitioner, Jay Quigg, works with the local I-Promise team, a small collaborative group which includes […]

Cost of Living Campaign
In response to the Cost-of-Living Crisis, CVS Inverclyde launched a new sign-posting campaign to help Inverclyde residents identify and access […]

Kindness Awards and Kindness Awards Celebration
CVS Inverclyde has been working alongside Inverclyde Cares/Compassionate Inverclyde to facilitate the launch of a Kindness Awards scheme for Inverclyde. […]