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It all started with a bowl of Soup

It all started with a bowl of Soup. Emma Galloway, Chief Executive. It all started with a bowl of soup. Our vision is to create an environment where people can realise their full potential and re-connect with themselves, others and the wider community. What our members say…. Keeps you safe

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It all started with a bowl of Soup

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  1. It all started with a bowl of Soup Emma Galloway, Chief Executive

  2. It all started with a bowl of soup

  3. Our vision is to create an environment where people can realise their full potential and re-connect with themselves, others and the wider community

  4. What our members say… • Keeps you safe • This is like a home to me • Project gives me confidence and my own ability to get things done • I feel more accepted and valued at the Grassmarket for the first time in my life. Everyone says how the project feels so special and loving • I come to meet all the people I know to meet new people and to see all the faces

  5. Community People who need help People who give help

  6. Community People who need help People who give help Professional carers

  7. Community Service Users Volunteers Staff

  8. Models of Community Volunteers Staff

  9. Our Community

  10. Our Community Service Users Volunteers Members

  11. Our Community Staff (7) Members (250)

  12. Grassmarket Furniture

  13. Cooking

  14. Breadmaking

  15. Gardening

  16. Grassroots - Art

  17. Music

  18. IT Suite

  19. Events

  20. Grassmarket Café

  21. Looking Forward • New groups • Photography • Job club • CV Writing • SQA centre approval • Volunteering • Certificate of Work Readiness • Elementary Food Hygiene

  22. Looking forwards • Grassmarket Furniture (prev GROW) • Recycling trees • Increasing use of our events space and Café • First wedding next year! • More public events in the building - watch out for Cinema nights/concerts/talks • 10% discount for friends of the project

  23. Questions?

  24. Group Discussion • What are the defining characteristics of your community? What ties people together? • How can you empower members to influence the direction of the community? • Can you think of ways that you could ‘blur the lines’ between ‘volunteers’ and ‘clients’ in your community?

  25. Contact details emma@grassmarketcommunityproject.co.uk 0131 225 3626

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