SPONSOR TEAM GCP – Kiltwalk 2023
Sponsor Team GCP Kiltwalkers TODAY to support the essential work we do. Take a minute to make a lasting difference. Thank you
ELVIS Tribute and Dinner
Uh huh huh. Join us for a delicious 2 course dinner, then sit back, dance or sing along with the King of Rock n’ Roll.
PHAMIE GOW LIVE AT GREYFRIARS KIRK
Join us for a unique evening of enchanting live music from Phamie Gow at Greyfriars Kirk to help raise vital funds for GCP
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…
Commission our Tartan Team
There is growing interest in bespoke tartan commissions, as well as the ever-popular range made by our fabulous Tartan Social Enterprise.
Online Coffee Breaks with Tommy
Wherever our Members are, they can take a coffee break with Tommy online! Another popular highlight of our Members Online Programme.
Flow Learning with GCP Learning Hub
Flow Learning offers industry-recognised short courses, it is also plays a key role in GCP’s Learning Hub.
HARRY POTTER QUIZ NIGHT
Join us for a Harry Potter Quiz Night Fri 13 Oct at the Grassmarket Centre. A magical evening of Harry Potter trivia and fun for ‘grown ups’!
Meet our summer intern Louis
Meet Louis, our summer intern! We would like to extend a big GCP welcome to him… but does he look familiar?
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…
John Lewis and GCP – 10 years and counting
As our wonderful relationship with John Lewis reaches this milestone, we explore its success and say THANK YOU.
It’s Showtime… nearly!
It’s Showtime… nearly! Exciting updates, HOT off the press… Have you booked your FREE tickets yet?
Pride Month at GCP
We can’t wait for Saturday 24 June! It’s GCP’s debut at Edinburgh Pride and our preparations are underway…
Dancing with Dance Base
YES, DANCE WORKSHOPS here at GCP!! An exciting NEW partnership with Dance Base. We’re dancing with joy, literally!
Meet JH Campbell, our good friend James
J.H. Campbell is a novelist, writer of short stories. James is also a much-loved volunteer here at GCP.
Meet Ewan Barry our photographer
Meet Ewan Barry our photographer, as we celebrate our partnership and say a MASSIVE THANK YOU for his continued support.
A Rocha UK Eco Church Awards
For many years our Wood Workshop social enterprise has been taking regular commissions to handcraft these awards from recycled wood
FREE Films at our multi-award winning Community Cinema
FREE amazing films every Wednesday in Edinburgh’s old town, screened in this multi award-winning venue
Let’s talk about Kevin – Our Volunteer Coordinator
Meet Kevin, our Volunteer Coordinator. He started here as a volunteer, fell in love with the place, and hasn’t looked back since!
Volunteer Stories: Meet Frank
Meet Frank, inspirational artist, member AND volunteer at The Grassmarket Community Project. We are so lucky to have him with us!
Strike it lucky – A Volunteer Night Out
It was a fun evening when 15 GCP volunteers and 5 staff went 10-pin bowling recently. In fact the evening was considered ‘a roaring success’
Volunteer Stories: Meet Liz
Meet Liz, our award-winning volunteer. We asked her more about her life and why she loves volunteering with GCP…
Happy Birthday Our Stories, Your City with Mercat Tours
Happy 1st Birthday to Our Stories, Your City. We are celebrating a key milestone for our wonderful project with Mercat Tours…
The Power of Dance
YES, DANCE WORKSHOPS here at GCP!! An exciting NEW partnership with Dance Base. We’re dancing with joy, literally!
Creativity – Lee’s Story
One question and a desire to help others sparked Lee’s creativity at The Grassmarket Community Project
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
Meet Helene van der Ploeg, our new Chief Executive Officer
We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Helene van der Ploeg as our new CEO of The Grassmarket Community Project
Eurovision Party 2023
Good Evening Europe! Join our hostess and Edinburgh sensation Tanya Windaes for our Big Boom Bang a Bang Eurovision Party…
SEP-DEC 2023 – MEMBERS IN-PERSON PROGRAMME
Every week day, a fantastic mix of classes to boost your practical and creative skills. Plus social events and a chance to catch up
SEP-DEC 2023 – MEMBERS ON-LINE PROGRAMME
Enjoy a great mix of online classes to help you relax or boost your skills. Plus Zoom coffee breaks for a chance to catch up!
SEP-DEC 2023 – MEMBERS OUTDOOR PROGRAMME
A breath of fresh air! Boost your wellbeing with our great outdoor programme, from walking, to gardening, to wild swimming…
SEP-DEC 2023 – MEMBERS EXTRA EVENTS & SUPPORT
Take a look at our extra services and support, from events for the Over 60’s, to free meals. benefits advice and more
Our Wood Workshop Social Enterprise
Our Wood Workshop Social Enterprise is rooted in the history of GCP. Find out why wood works for everyone…
The nature of The Grassmarket Community Project
Celebrate nature with us. It’s time for fresh air and Easter treats, to see the wood for the trees and take the plunge, literally!
Wild Swimming with The Grassmarket Community Project
Our wild swimmers take the plunge once more, as we welcome cold water lover Emma, the group’s new leader. Brrrrrr!
The Circular Economy and creative collaboration
The circular economy comes naturally to The Grassmarket Community Project. We’ve been doing this for years!
Long walks with The Grassmarket Community Project
The many benefits of long walks are well understood (and greatly enjoyed) by the GCP’s Walking Group. Find out more…
Alison Kane, John Lewis and us – the perfect fit
John Lewis and GCP have been working together for 7 years. Our latest collaboration welcomes retail expert Alison to our Tartan Project.
The IT Group at GCP
Join the IT Group at GCP. Held twice a week, these groups are VERY popular with our Members.
Our Women’s Group for phenomenal women
Our Women’s Group is a safe and welcoming space for Members who identify as women. Phenomenal women us!
Inspiring partnerships – meet Kat from Mercat Tours
Meet Kat from Mercat Tours, as we celebrate inspiring partnerships with inspirational women. For Kat, it’s all about community
Inspiring Women at The Grassmarket Community Project
Celebrate inspiring women with us at GCP. Meet some phenomenal women and celebrate Mother’s Day with us
Inspirational women of GCP – meet Anne and Magdala
Meet Anne and Magdala. They are both phenomenal women and sew inspirational…
Inspirational women of GCP – meet Julia
Meet Julia, leader of our new Women’s Group. She’s an inspiring woman with a story to tell
Inspirational women of GCP – meet Hazel
Meet Hazel, our inspiring finance administrator. She sits at the centre of everything we do. Find out more…
Inspirational women of GCP – meet Milly
Our amazing events manager Milly shares her story and inspiration with us…
Commission custom wood signs and bespoke furniture
Commission custom wood signs, awards and furniture from our award-winning Social Enterprise wood workshop
CEO Recruitment
We are looking for our new Chief Executive Officer – closing date Mon 13 March. Full recruitment pack available here.
Volunteer Stories: Meet Dennis
Meet Dennis. A popular face around The Grassmarket Community Project, Dennis is an experienced volunteer with a smile and a story to share
A message from Richard Frazer, Chair and Founder of the Grassmarket Community Project
A message from Richard Frazer, Chair and Founder of the Grassmarket Community Project In March, we will be saying farewell to Jonny Kinross, our inspirational and much respected leader of […]