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First GCP Coffee House Gig a great success
Our first Coffee House Gig was a heart-warming celebration of creativity, bringing our community together to support and inspire one another
Members Stories – Elizabeth
Elizabeth has found strength and peace in our GCP community, where she feels she can be herself.
Skiff Story Part Three
All aboard! We’re ready to launch this April in Newhaven, as the main highlight of the Seafaring Spirit festival.
Treat your Mum this Mother’s Day
Treat your mum to something special! Join us on Sun 30 March for an exquisite afternoon tea at Coffee Saints…
Richard, our Founder, and Rob, our new Chair
This April, GCP welcomes Rob Trimble as the new Chair, whilst Richard Frazer takes on the role of Founder
Reflections from Richard Frazer, our GCP Founder
Reflections from Richard, our Founder. The development of the GCP has been a humbling experience over the past 22 years
Members Stories – Lee Ann
‘I can join in anything here…’ Lee Ann is one of our many inspiring Members, she has been coming to GCP for over two years
Meet Helene our CEO
Meet our CEO, Helene van der Ploeg. This month we invite you to celebrate the women of GCP and get to know our CEO Helene
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!
GCP and Murrayfield Indoor Sports Club
GCP are bowled over to be Murrayfield Indoor Sports Club’s 2025 charity partner!
Volunteer Stories: Meet Brooke
Brooke is a volunteer, supporting our Young Members Programme. We love her enthusiasm, fresh perspective and her love of community!
Design HOPES and Grassmarket Events Service
Social good with shared good vibes! Another great story from another very happy client of our Grassmarket event services
Meet Jen our GCP Learning and Development Coordinator
As GCP’s Learning and Development Coordinator, Jen plays a key role within the Members Services team.
Volunteer Stories: Meet Megan
Meet Megan, she loved her placement at GCP so much, she’s now back with us a volunteer!
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
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
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!
Edinburgh Uni and Grassmarket Events Service
Cooking up a great relationship with the School of Divinity!
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!
Burns Night Murder Mystery Dinner at GCP
Should Auld Acquaintance Be Found Dead… Join us for a Burns Night Eve Murder Mystery Dinner!
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…
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