The Anchor

11/06/2026

The excitement is massive as Scotland gears up for the World Cup kickoff this week! But as the football fever grows, so does the visibility of sports betting and gambling advertising 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚽️

We are hyper-focused on the dangers of early gambling and gaming exposure for young people. What starts as a harmless mobile game or a quick bet on the match can quickly lead to isolation, debt, and severe mental health crises for young people.

Let’s enjoy the tournament, but let’s look out for the team off the pitch. If gambling is impacting your mental health or your family's stability, reach out. We are here to talk.

10/06/2026

🏆 Congratulations 🏆

Huge congratulations to Greenock Juniors 2009s on winning the West Region Cup on Sunday.

This is a group of young people we have connected with for over 2 years, watching boys become amazing young men and to see them win their huge game on Sunday was the icing on the cake ⚽️

We wish them well with the rest of their journey through football, and know that anytime you need to chat, our door is always open ❤️

We are delighted that some of them will be helping our charity as volunteers 👏

10/06/2026

Celebrating Another Incredible Memorial Match! ⚓️🏆⚽️

Saturday was another absolutely brilliant day for our community at the memorial match! A massive congratulations to Jamie Martin and his team for taking home this year’s title. Most importantly, the real victory of the day is how our community comes together to turn shared loss into a positive legacy.

This year, the tournament is proudly supporting two vital local organisations, including us here at The Anchor and Mind Mosaic Child & Family Therapies.

Finally, a massive shoutout to this year's local sponsors who stepped up to make the day possible:

⚽️ CLYDE EATS
⚽️ Craig Molloy Coaching C.I.C
⚽️ Bonnie Competitions
⚽️ Liam Martin Gas Services

Thank you, Inverclyde. Together, we are creating connections and building true stability. 💙💛

09/06/2026

Miles of Hope: Nicky Low Raises £7,122.21 in Memory of Joe Cooke ⚓️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

As many of you know, Nicky Low recently took on his final major charity challenge, and we are incredibly proud that he chose The Anchor as one of the partners.

To honour the memory of his dear friend Joe Cooke, a tragic loss deeply felt by everyone who knew him, Nicky pushed his body to the absolute limit. He cycled 120 miles and ran a full marathon across 3 days. A monumental physical and mental test, but as Nicky said, nothing compared to the reason behind it.

To Nicky, to Joe's family, and to every single person who donated or cheered: thank you. You are helping us build a safer Inverclyde ⚓️

04/06/2026

💙🤝

MMA Seminar in Greenock👊

Saturday 15th August
10am–12pm
Urban Fit, Greenock

Open to all levels and gyms, whether you’re completely new to MMA or already have experience.

Drop me or message to reserve your spot! 💪🙌

04/06/2026

Welcomed. Heard. Believed. Happy Pride Month! ⚓️🏳️‍🌈

At The Anchor, our mission is to provide a safe space for everyone in Inverclyde. We want to remind our local LGBTQ+ community that our doors at 30 Nelson Street are always open to you.

We know that navigating identity, acceptance, and mental health can come with unique battles. Many of our team members bring their own lived experience and deep understanding of the specific challenges affecting the LGBTQ+ community directly.

No waiting lists, no judgments. Just a safe space to find your footing. 💙

03/06/2026

To Our Volunteers: Thank You for Being the Anchor ⚓️❤️

It’s National Volunteers’ Week, and we want to shout out the incredible people who keep our doors open.

At The Anchor, our volunteers embody that every single day. Whether they are offering a listening ear or fundraising, they give their time to ensure no one in Inverclyde feels isolated.

To our brilliant team of volunteers: you inspire us daily, and you are actively saving lives.

01/06/2026

Last week, we travelled to Glasgow to attend and present at two major national conferences, keeping su***de prevention and youth wellbeing at the very top of the agenda. ⚓️🎤

📍 Conference 1: Su***de Prevention Scotland
We were incredibly proud to watch the keynote speech open the conference - delivered by our very own trustee Iain Corbett. It was inspiring, challenging, and filled with his usual raw power. A brilliant way to kick off our learning alongside sector colleagues.

📍 Conference 2: Children in Scotland Conference
We hosted a stall showcasing our work. The best part? Visitors got to take part in interactive activities completely planned and designed by our amazing young members! It was fantastic catching up with our friends at Kibble and connecting with teams from all over Scotland.

💡 Our Biggest Takeaway: It costs absolutely nothing for services to be kind and welcoming, which fits perfectly with our core value at The Anchor to make sure every single person feels Believed, Welcomed, and Heard.

Refreshed, inspired, and ready to keep building stability back home in Inverclyde! 💙

29/05/2026

The Anchor is growing. As we continue to strengthen our infrastructure, we are looking for an exceptional operational leader to become our new Head of Business Support.

This isn't a standard administration role. You will run the operational backbone of our charity - overseeing finance, governance, compliance, data systems, and our Greenock Hub. Working closely with our CEO and Director of Services, you will help safely transition The Anchor from our founder-led roots into a highly sustainable future, all while protecting our unique, relational culture.

💰 £38,500 – £43,500 per annum
⏰35 hours per week
💻Hybrid and flexible working patterns
💛Life Balance Days, access to paid external therapy, and our annual Staff Wellbeing Week, where the entire team is off-duty to recharge.

✉️ Send your CV and a cover letter directly to our Chief Executive, Chris Paul, at [email protected] or apply via the Just Recruit Inverclyde by Wednesday 17th June at 12 PM.