Compassionate Inverclyde’s official relaunch event, held on Wednesday evening, 9th October at The Wyllieum, was a resounding success. The invitation-only gathering brought together community members, volunteers, and supporters to celebrate the organisation’s commitment to fostering a more compassionate and inclusive Inverclyde.
A Night of Celebration and Connection
The event served as a platform to showcase Compassionate Inverclyde’s diverse range of initiatives, including the highly impactful No One Dies Alone (NODA) program, their box initiatives including ‘Jolly Boxes’ and ‘Back Home Boxes’ the innovative Social Hubs program, and their Selfcare 360 Wellbeing program. Attendees enjoyed talks from guest speakers Louise Long MBE (Inverclyde Council CEO), Drew MacKenzie (Provost), and Cindy Pollock (NHS Chaplain). On the night, guests also heard first hand from valued Compassionate Inverclyde volunteer Muriel Searl and Director, Alison Bunce.
Talks were followed by a lively networking session that fostered connections and encouraged collaboration. A key highlight of the evening was the unveiling of Compassionate Inverclyde’s brand-new website. Designed for user-friendliness, the website serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking information about the organisation’s services, volunteering opportunities, and upcoming events.
Alison Bunce, Director at Compassionate Inverclyde, said: “We are thrilled with the turnout and the positive energy that filled The Wyllieum on Wednesday night.
This event was a powerful reminder of the importance of community and the incredible impact that people can have when they come together with a shared purpose.”
Inverclyde Voices Choir ended the official launch night with an uplifting choir performance for guests to enjoy and resonate with.
The night was then rounded off by Doris McElroy, Chair of Compassionate Inverclyde, who delivered heartfelt thanks. Director Alison Bunce then presented Kindness Awards to Palma Allan MBE (Director of Inverclyde Voices Choir), Janine Brennan (Director of Clyde Eats), and William Sutherland (General Manager of The Wyllieum) for their continuous support and partnership with the charity. Kindness Awards are an initiative created by the charity, to show anyone that their actions are appreciated and deserve to be recognised.
Join the Movement
Compassionate Inverclyde invites everyone to join their movement for a more compassionate Inverclyde. Visit their website at https://compassionateinverclyde.org/ to learn more about their work and discover how you can be part of the change.
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