Welcome to The Grassmarket Community Project

We’re a welcoming community in the heart of Edinburgh, where people come together to connect, create, learn and grow.

At GCP, people come together to build relationships, discover their strengths and take part in a community where everyone has something to offer. Through activities, learning, volunteering, practical support and our social enterprises, we create opportunities for people to build confidence, develop skills and make positive changes in their lives.

Our Member Services
Join our community and enjoy free activities, classes and support
Volunteer
Help us support our members' activities and social enterprises
Support Our Work
We’re THE good place to be and you will be in very good company!

Our Social Enterprises

Greyfriars Tartan
Choose from our award-winning, hand-crafted tartan range
Wood Workshop
An exquisite range of hand-crafted wooden gifts and products
Event Hire
Choose GCP for exceptional events and entertaining in beautiful venues
Coffee Saints
Coffee with a conscience and a smile in the heart of Edinburgh
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The latest news

Inflatable 5K GCP

THE GCP TEAM ARE TAKING ON THE 5K INFLATABLE CHALLENGE!

Team Tumble have signed up for the Inflatable 5K to support our essential work with Edinburgh’s most vulnerable

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Discover GCP’s Summer Issue 2026 — filled with community stories, events, voices and ways to get involved. Celebrate new beginnings and create more memories with us.

GCP’S SPOTLIGHT – OUR SUMMER ISSUE

Discover GCP’s Summer Issue 2026 — filled with community stories, events, voices and ways to get involved. Celebrate new beginnings and create more memories with us.

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Make & Mend Volunteers

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Make and Mend Assistants Required

Volunteer with our Tuesday Make and Mend groups, an opportunity to create, learn new skills and have some fun

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Discover GCP’s Spring Issue 2026 — filled with community stories, events, voices and ways to get involved. Celebrate new beginnings and create more memories with us.

GCP’S SPOTLIGHT – OUR SPRING ISSUE

Discover GCP’s Spring Issue 2026 — filled with community stories, events, voices and ways to get involved. Celebrate new beginnings and create more memories with us.

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The Grassmarket Mission closes, transferring its legacy to the Grassmarket Community Project. GCP will continue supporting Edinburgh’s most marginalised, ensuring the Mission’s vision and impact endure for future generations

Welcoming the Legacy of the Grassmarket Mission

The Grassmarket Mission closes, transferring its legacy to the Grassmarket Community Project. GCP will continue supporting Edinburgh’s most marginalised, ensuring the Mission’s vision and impact endure for future generations

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12 Days of GCP Christmas Appeal donate today

12 Days of GCP 2025 Christmas Appeal

To inspire you to support our essential work, here are 12 ways to make a difference!

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GCP's 2025 Impact Report gives an overview of ALL that we do, with great photos and stats to demonstrate our positive impact

GCP’S 2025 SOCIAL IMPACT

GCP’s 2025 Impact Report gives an overview of ALL that we do, with great photos and stats to demonstrate our positive impact

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Look no further, we have the perfect space and the perfect team for your festive fun...

Christmas Party at The Grassmarket

Look no further, we have the perfect space and the perfect team for your festive fun…

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Coming soon

Live events and weekly cinema screenings. Book your seats!

Undercover (2024)

Undercover (2024)

Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival comes to the GCP with this Basque crime thriller from director Arantxa Echevarría. Read More »
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