Local Directory

Belville Community Garden Trust
An allotment space and garden which helps to coordinate environmental and biodiversity projects, community arts and health projects, and group activities across Inverclyde. Fruit and vegetables are grown to supply a fresh and local food source for Inverclyde residents.
belvillecommunitygarden.org.uk

Blooming Inverkip
A volunteer led community gardening group based at The Hub, Inverkip. They aim to improve and brighten the local area, using best practices, and encourage new gardeners by working with Inverkip Primary School.
inverkiphub.org.uk

Branchton Gardening Club

A volunteer-led, community based gardening club based at Branchton Community Centre which allows people access to locally-grown fresh fruit and veg. Aiming to create community green/growing spaces on vacant/derelict land.

https://inverclydelife.com/services/branchton-community-centre

Broomhill Gardens & Community Hub
Provides voluntary and work-related opportunities, and training in landscaping, ground maintenance, horticulture and tree surgery, for people with unemployment or mental health difficulties. Plants and shrubs are grown here, available for purchase by the public.
broomhillhub.org.uk

Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park
At 108 square miles, Clyde Muirshiel is Scotland’s largest regional park. With rangers working from 3 different centres, the park provides free public access for nature walks and cycling. Educational public events and volunteering opportunities are provided regularly throughout the summer, teaching visitors about the conservation of wildlife and natural habitats, tree-planting, invasive species and park maintenance.
clydemuirshiel.co.uk

Colourful Kilmacolm
A community group which adopts local existing planters, buys  new ones and plants flowers throughout the seasons. This brings locals together, including schools, and develops gardening skills while enhancing the look of the local area.
colourfulkilmacolm.org.uk

Community Tracks
A project set up by the Inverclyde Community Development Trust to encourage locals to make journeys by foot or bike. The broader aims are to reduce waste and transport emissions, alleviate poverty while promoting social inclusion and enhanced employability through sustainable development.
the-trust.org.uk/community-tracks

Inverclyde Climate Action Network

Inverclyde Climate Action Hub connects organisations that share the same missions on climate justice and Just Transition to a carbon free future, to empower communities to be better resourced and engaged in climate conversations. 

inverclydeclimateaction.net/



Inverclyde Community Food Network

Supporting and encouraging food growing, food sharing and healthy eating 

across Inverclyde.

icfn.org.uk/

Inverclyde Shed
Workshop and recreational facilities across Inverclyde, pooling the talents of locals to encourage people to be creative and more social, all while learning new skills such as crafting, repairing, carpentry, metalwork, woodturning, bee keeping and even gardening at one of their community garden sites. The Shed aims to reinforce social connections while reducing waste by following the ethos of Reduce, Repair, Re-Use and Recycle.
inverclydeshed.co.uk


Kilmacolm Environmental Action
A community group which helps local residents protect and maintain their local environment, particularly in and around Kilmacolm. Talks, support and information is provided regarding wildlife gardening, wildlife protection, light pollution and environmental issues.
www.facebook.com/EcoKilmacolm

Parklea Branching Out
Provide horticulture and employability training for people with learning and physical disabilities, mental health problems, the elderly, the unemployed and other community groups. The voluntary organisation grows bedding plants each year which are available for sale to the public.
parkleabranchingout.org.uk/

The Pantry

A zero-waste initiative, run by the Inverclyde Community Development Trust and Inverclyde Council which aims to reduce food waste, while helping local residents who may be facing hardships, financial or otherwise. The Pantry receives deliveries of surplus food from supermarkets on a weekly basis, which can then be redistributed to locals at a more affordable price.

the-trust.org.uk/the-pantry