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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
Murder Mystery Dinner at GCP
Join us for our Murder Mystery Dinner on 27 Sep. A great way to support GCP
Skiff Story Part One
Yes, we’re building a boat thanks to funders including HSBC, Edinburgh Airport and John Lewis.
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
RUN FOR GCP – 18 AUG 2024
Run for GCP this August. Sign up for the Edinburgh Half Marathon or 10K!
BOUNCE FOR GCP – 31 AUG 2024
Sign up to bounce for GCP on Sat 31 August. A fun way to support the essential work we do!
KILTWALK FOR GCP – 15 SEP 2024
Kiltwalk for GCP this September to support the work we do!
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
We’re hiring a Learning & Development Coordinator
GCP is looking for a committed and motivated Learning & Development Coordinator to support and deliver our programmes
Staying local with Mercat Tours
Local walking tours are THE best way to explore the extraordinary history of our neighbourhood. Thank you, Mercat Tours.
Meet Usman our GCP Project Worker
Meet Usman, our Project Worker. A a hugely valued member of the GCP team, he is involved in our community across the board
Phoenix Group and GCP
We’re delighted Phoenix Group chose to spend a Corporate Volunteering day with GCP
COUNTRY LEGENDS AT GCP
Enjoy the greatest hits of country legends LIVE, and more! An epic night out, and a great way to support GCP
AFTERNOON TEA DANCE
Join us for an Afternoon Tea Dance on Wed 14 Feb Coffee Saints, alongside St James Quarter, is THE perfect place for this lovely event.
HSBC Corporate Volunteers
HSBC Corporate Volunteers in action, once again showing the team is cut out for the job!
We’re hiring a Finance Manager
GCP is looking for a committed and motivated Finance Manager, can you help?
From Elvis with Love – Tribute and Dinner
Fri 16 Feb – Elvis is back for a night to remember! Join us for a delicious LOVE-inspired 2 course dinner, and the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll…
TSB and GCP a lovely relationship
TSB is committed to being neighbourly. Find out more about our blossoming relationship.
12 Days of GCP Christmas Appeal
To inspire you to support our essential work, we are sharing 12 Days of GCP. In other words, 12 great reasons to give!
OUR 2023 SOCIAL IMPACT REPORT
Hot off the press! This year’s Social Impact Report gives an overview of our Member Services and so much more
GCP Super Fans – HSBC
GCP needed urgent help! Our friends and Super Fans HSBC came to the rescue. Find out how…
Enjoy Special Winter Meeting Room Rates
Book your 2024 meetings and conferences with us! AND take advantage of our Winter Meeting Room rates.
GCP AGM 30 Nov – JOIN US!
It’s our AGM, time to celebrate all things GCP! Book your seats for drinks, nibbles and our AGM, followed by a special film screening
Community Music Group
Our Community Music Group is a new addition to GCP’s Members Programme. Run by University of Edinburgh music students, it’s attracting great interest!
Congratulations Janie, our Volunteer Champion 2023
Huge congratulations to Janie, our Tartan Workshop volunteer, winner of the prestigious Social Enterprise Volunteer Champion Award 2023
Our Tartan Team visit the V&A Tartan Exhibition
Where do you take a team of Tartan Workshop volunteers for a treat? The V&A’s spectacular Tartan Exhibition, of course!
Meet Stephen a GCP pre-apprentice
Meet Stephen, he is a great ambassador for GCP’s Pre-apprenticeship Programme. To help inspire others he shares his experience