DESCRIPTION
The Grassmarket Community Project (GCP), based at the Grassmarket Centre in Edinburgh, is a community of over 500 people, working together to support positive changes in one another’s lives.
OUR MISSION is to create an inclusive person-centred environment where people feel empowered to develop skills, build positive relationships and enjoy an ongoing sense of belonging.
OUR VISION is that people we engage with will flourish, utilising their skills and passion to make our community a positive, resilient, vibrant, connected and inclusive place.
Find out more about how we do this, the impact we have, the awards we win and how it all began…
How we do it...
GCP takes an innovative approach to creating community, providing sanctuary and support to people dealing with multiple complex issues. These include homelessness, mental/physical health problems, learning difficulties, poverty, substance misuse, physical abuse and more.
Through social enterprise, mentoring, education and support in a nurturing environment, the Project creates opportunities for those furthest from mainstream education and employment. Individuals develop skills and confidence, re-connect with themselves and their community, and improve their overall health and wellbeing.
Sustainability is important to us. The Grassmarket Community Project is committed to operating in a way which minimises its impact on the environment.
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