Grassmarket Community Project
Also known as: Gcp
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC041674
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- July 30, 2010
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- Grassmarket Centre
86 Candlemaker Row
Edinburgh
EH1 2QA
Contact
- Website
grassmarket.org
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'
Grassmarket Community Project (GCP) is an award-winning Edinburgh charity supporting people experiencing poverty, homelessness, disability, long-term health conditions, poor mental health and social isolation to build healthier, more independent and connected lives. We are a community of 600 people where everyone is welcomed, valued and supported to realise their potential. Through a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, we remove barriers preventing people from accessing support, opportunities and relationships they need to thrive. Working alongside healthcare providers, housing services, social work teams, and third-sector partners, we help people navigate complex systems, build confidence and reconnect with their communities. Alongside our charitable services, our five social enterprises generate around 60% of organisational income while providing volunteering, work experience and paid pre-apprenticeship opportunities that develop confidence, skills and resilience.
Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: 4.1. the prevention and relief of poverty and disadvantage in Edinburgh and the Lothians (the Operating Area). 4.2. the advancement of education within the Operating Area in such ways as may be thought fit, including the creation of training or retraining , work experience and employment opportunities particularly amongst unemployed and socially disadvantaged people. 4.3. to help people resident in the Operating Area to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacity so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and as members of society. 4.4. the advancement of arts and culture within the Operating Area for the benefit of the public at large and/or those who, by reasons of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances, have need of such facilities. 4.5. to relieve unemployment within the Operating Area in such ways as may be thought fit, including the creation of training, work experience and employment opportunities. 4.6. the advancement of health in the Operating Area in such ways as may be thought fit, including the promotion of healthy eating and healthy lifestyles particularly amongst unemployed and socially disadvantaged people. 4.7. to promote, establish, operate and/or support other schemes of a charitable nature for the benefit of the residents of the Operating Area .
Geography
- Main operating location
- City of Edinburgh
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | £2,696,778 | £1,396,688 | 32 |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £1,357,880 | £1,355,297 | 41 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £1,212,070 | £1,266,901 | 34 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £1,071,578 | £1,128,291 | 47 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £1,098,389 | £728,123 | 43 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £797,461 | £786,318 | 34 |