CVS Inverclyde is recognising and celebrating local social enterprises and volunteers with our showcase event.

The CVS Inverclyde Social Enterprise & Volunteering Showcase 2024 will take place on Wednesday 30 October, 10am – 3pm, at the Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock.

Our keynote speakers are leaders and experts in the third sector and beyond: Charlene Elliott, CEO at CVS Inverclyde; Louise Long, CEO Inverclyde Council; Lisa Wardlaw, Head of the Skills Academy at Kibble; and Margaret Starkie Partnership and Communications Manager at Volunteer Scotland.

The packed line-up for the day gives attendees the opportunity to join workshops, activities and entertainment; all in one way or another highlighting the variety and impact that social enterprises and volunteers make in Inverclyde.

The programme features:

• Social Enterprise Trade Fair
• ‘Meet the Experts’ speed networking 
• Inverclyde Runway Revolution sustainable fashion show
• Clyde Coast Radio live broadcast
• Volunteer workshop

Find out more and sign up on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/976038105247?aff=oddtdtcreator

Paul Bristow from Magic Torch Comics¹ is providing outstanding and original comic artwork for the Showcase event – we’re hugely grateful for Paul’s creative flare bringing the showcase to life.

CVS Inverclyde CEO, Charlene Elliott, said: “Both volunteering and social enterprise make enormous contributions to the Inverclyde economy, environment, and our communities. The Showcase event will spotlight the creativity and innovation of individual organisations and the collective impact of social enterprises and volunteering.

“This is a fantastic learning and networking opportunity for charities, social enterprises and anyone looking to discover new opportunities in the third sector.

“The programme is packed with a huge variety of speakers, workshops and activities throughout the day.

“We’ll be hearing from local volunteers about their roles and experiences – prepare to be inspired by their stories.

“So many individuals and organisations from across Inverclyde’s third sector and beyond are taking part and I’m grateful to all of them for their time and contributions.

“Tickets are already being snapped up so get yours now.”

Inverclyde Social Enterprise & Volunteering Showcase is managed by CVS Inverclyde, funded by UK Government Funds via Inverclyde Council.