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Your GCP in 2025
Please take two minutes to tell us what you think, so we can do everything we can to make our charity all that it can be. Thank you
Burns Night Murder Mystery Dinner at GCP
Should Auld Acquaintance Be Found Dead… Join us for a Burns Night Eve Murder Mystery Dinner!
Volunteer Stories: Meet Megan
Meet Megan, she loved her placement at GCP so much, she’s now back with us a volunteer!
Valentine’s Special with Elvis
Following last year’s sell-out special, ELVIS is back! Look no further for the perfect romantic Valentine’s night…
Edinburgh Uni and Grassmarket Events Service
Cooking up a great relationship with the School of Divinity!
GCP’S 2024 SOCIAL IMPACT
GCP’s 2024 Impact Report gives an overview of ALL that we do, with great photos and stats to demonstrate our positive impact
Fundraise for GCP – Run, Bounce and Walk for us
A rewarding and FUN way to support GCP, sign up to a fundraising challenge. Here are a few suggestions, OR contact us with your own ideas!
Why the Book Festival loves GCP
The world-famous Edinburgh International Book Festival chooses Grassmarket Event Hire Services. It’s a relationship that speaks volumes!
Our Tartan Team welcomes Maria
Meet Maria from GCP’s Tartan Team, she is one of our newest volunteers and is keen to share her story to inspire others.
Spring Swap Party
Join us for a Spring Swap Party in the heart of Edinburgh. A fun afternoon and a sustainable way to refresh your wardrobe!
Choir is back. Sing it!
The GCP Choir has always been hugely popular, so we’re delighted to announce it’s back!
Creative partnerships – Getting crafty with Edinburgh Uni
Edinburgh Uni gets crafty with Greyfriars Tartan. GCP is well-known for developing inspiring relationships with like-minded partners!
12 Days of GCP 2024 Christmas Appeal
To inspire you to support our essential work, here are 12 ways to make a difference!
Numeracy Group
Getting to grips with numbers! Numeracy improves life outcomes, such as employment and even our physical health…
Christmas Party at The Grassmarket
Look no further, we have the perfect space and the perfect team for your festive fun…
Ceilidh Spring Fling
Where better to celebrate springtime in Edinburgh than in the heart of the Old Town. Dance the night away with friends and loved ones!
St Andrew’s Night Ceilidh
Where better to celebrate St Andrew’s Night than in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
An Evening with Anita Manning
Join us for an exceptional event with everyone’s favourite Scottish antiques expert and TV personality
Judith the John Lewis Coffee Saint
Meet our good friend, Judith, the John Lewis Coffee Saint
In the picture at National Galleries of Scotland
Picture this! Eleven Members of GCP enjoying their own private tour of the National Galleries of Scotland.
Supported by Edinburgh Film Guild
Grassmarket Community Picture House announces an exciting new partnership with the Edinburgh Film Guild.
Help us build our boat!
You may have heard we’re building a boat here at GCP. And, you can help. Here’s how…
Summer Showcase 2024
THU 18 JUL Join us for our Summer Showcase, as we open our doors to celebrate the creativity and diversity of our community
Skiff Story Part One
Yes, we’re building a boat thanks to funders including HSBC, Edinburgh Airport and John Lewis.
Building a boat – Skiff Story Part 2
‘If you can build a boat, you can build anything!’ ALL aboard for the latest update…
Volunteering with GCP
Volunteering plays an essential role in the continued success of GCP. Find out how you can help change lives
A History of Volunteering at GCP
If you ever want to know about the history of volunteering at the GCP, Tommy is your man.
Social Impact in action
Meet David and Mike. People come to GCP for many different reasons. Social Isolation, however, is a common thread.
Essential GCP – Part 2
Social poverty and connection. In the second of our Essential GCP series, we talk about social poverty
Vote Kevin for People’s Choice
Kevin, our Volunteer Manager, has being shortlisted for the SCVO Awards for Employee of the Year. You can VOTE KEVIN too!
Greyfriars Tartan did Tartan Week!
Greyfriars Tartan at Tartan Week – an important opportunity to build on the success of this much-loved brand
Free haircuts thanks to Inky and the Mane
Free haircuts at GCP, thanks to new partners, Inky and the Man
Our Social Enterprise story
GCP, are we a charity or are we a social enterprise? We’re both, and much more besides! Enjoy our Social Enterprise story…
The Swifts have arrived
It’s spring and the swifts will soon be here. Here’s a story of an exceptional creative project and three special swifts who are here to stay
Commission woodwork and furniture
Commission custom woodwork and bespoke furniture from our award-winning Social Enterprise wood workshop
Meet Alex, our new Hospitality & Events Manager
Meet Alex, our new Hospitality and Events Manager. Regular customers at Coffee Saints will already recognise Alex’s smiling face…
Members lunch at GCP
Members lunches are THE most important part of our day for many reasons. For some, it is the only meal of the day
Essential GCP – Part 1
Food poverty and food as a basic human right. Discover more about GCP’s essential work and social purpose
Recycling a Hospital
An exciting, new partnership with the Edinburgh Futures Institute and GCP’s Wood Workshop