GCP Members Programme - there's something for everyone!

Our Members Programme

GCP Members take part in the many free in-person and on-line activities and workshops, covering a wide range of interests. Here’s a taste…
This is our Members-only programme BUT becoming a Member is also FREE and straightforward. Simply visit the Members page to find out more.

Choir is back. Sing it!

The GCP Choir has always been hugely popular, so we’re delighted to announce it’s back!

Numeracy Group

Getting to grips with numbers! Numeracy improves life outcomes, such as employment and even our physical health…

Poetry Group

This term GCP is delighted to launch our new Poetry Group for our Members, led by award-winning author and poet, Janis Mackay

Creative Writing Group

Painting pictures with words, Creative Writing is a very popular Members group, it is a relaxed and safe place to explore and express

Reading and Writing Group

GCP’s popular Reading and Writing Group builds the confidence of Members who wish to improve their literacy levels.

Music for health and wellbeing

Let’s make some noise! Creating music and art together is extremely good for heath and wellbeing. It’s also great fun…

Online Coffee Breaks

Wherever our Members are, they can take a coffee break with Tommy online! Another popular highlight of our Members Online Programme.

Open Book Reading Group

GCP’s Open Book Group is very popular with our Members. Our own story-catcher Caroline went along to see why…

Dancing with Dance Base

YES, DANCE WORKSHOPS here at GCP!! An exciting NEW partnership with Dance Base. We’re dancing with joy, literally!

Our Guitar Group

In our Guitar Group ‘We let the music rule!’ You only need three chords to join in the jamming session.

Our Art Group

A picture paints a thousand words… Members come along to our Art Group to relax and let their creative spirit run free

Wild Swimming

Our wild swimmers take the plunge once more, as we welcome cold water lover Emma, the group’s new leader. Brrrrrr!

Long Walks

The many benefits of long walks are well understood (and greatly enjoyed) by the GCP’s Walking Group. Find out more…

The IT Group

Join the IT Group at GCP. Held twice a week, these groups are VERY popular with our Members.

Our Women’s Group

Our Women’s Group is a safe and welcoming space for Members who identify as women. Phenomenal women us!

Meadows Walking Group

Our Meadows Walking Group enjoy their weekly time together. Join them for all four seasons and more in beautiful Edinburgh

Welcome to our LGBTQIA+ Group

Welcome to our LGBTQIA+ Group, find out all about our newest support group for our Members

Meditation for health and wellbeing

Meditation is good for your mental and emotional health and you can do it any time, any place, (almost) anywhere for free!

Singing Out Loud

Celebrating Better Times and a Merry Little Christmas, our volunteer Caroline captured the heart and soul of a recent session.

Make and Mend

Discover more about our ever-popular Make and Mend classes.

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Sponsor the Members Programme

Help transform lives directly by sponsoring a Members Activity

Our Members Programme is the heart of what we do. Your direct support here helps ensure we continue to deliver our essential work to support the most vulnerable in our community. We guarantee at least one of our Members Activities will be the perfect fit for you or your organisation, or both!

Let’s discuss which suits you best and how we can tailor the package and relationship to your budget. Join the best of company at THE good place to be.

SPONSOR OUR MEMBERS PROGRAMME

The Grassmarket Community Project’s Members Programme relies on the generosity of our customers, funders and donors. Our key funders for this area of our work are Nationwide Community Grants, The Robertson Trust and EVOC/Scottish Government Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund. We thank them for their essential continued support.

Nationwide Building Society Community Grants
The Robertson Trust
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