All are welcome

GCP is a place where people can feel supported, connected, valued and able to contribute.

There are many ways to be part of the community. Through our Members Programme, Open Door Services, Young Member Services, learning and employability opportunities, volunteering, community events and social enterprises, people can connect with others, learn new skills, share their own experience, try something different and take positive steps at their own pace.

Our social enterprises are an integral part of this. Through Coffee Saints, events and catering, woodwork and our tartan textiles shop, we create sustainable income for GCP while also offering real-world opportunities through volunteering, work experience, skills development and supported employment.

Everyone who is part of GCP — Members, volunteers, staff and Board members — shares responsibility for helping make the community safe, respectful and welcoming. Our Code of Conduct, shaped with Members and reviewed regularly, helps set out how we treat one another and how we contribute to the community.

We encourage Members to take part in ways that feel right for them, whether that means joining an activity, sharing feedback, helping welcome others, contributing through community meetings or taking on a volunteering role. Members can stay connected to GCP for as long as they wish and can access different opportunities as their needs, interests and goals change

Open Door Services

Our Open Door Services provide a welcoming point of access for people who may be experiencing homelessness, insecure housing, poverty or social isolation. Every Wednesday from 5pm

Through free community meals, practical support and opportunities to connect with others, people can access immediate support without needing to become a Member first. Food, warmth, community and access to a safe place are a key part of the foundation from which trusted relationships and a sense of belonging can grow. We serve a 2-course meal with a team of dedicated volunteers and screen movies from 7pm every Wednesday in our Communtiy Picturehouse.

From there, people can find out more about GCP, connect with other services where helpful, and explore whether becoming part of the wider Grassmarket community is right for them.