Venue Description

Part of the mission outreach of Greyfriars Kirk, the Greyfriars Charteris Centre is a place for community, connection and wellbeing, providing a base and support for social enterprises, charities, local groups and activities gathering around interests and issues that include equality, diversity, mental and physical health, faith, culture and the arts, education, local community interests and more. We seek to provide a warm welcome and serve people of all cultures, faiths and self-expression, and support initiatives promoting the care and wellbeing of individuals, communities and environment. Through its social enterprise approach, the Centre offers offices, meeting rooms, desk hire and event spaces to let, accompanied by a meaningful community experience creating opportunities for networking, collaboration and support. We host a fortnightly coffee morning which is open to all and is a great chance to connect with the local community.

Accessibility

The main entrance is step-free with ramps available to access other entrances. Internally, we have a wheelchair friendly lift (INVALIFT LTD) to all floors and to gain access to our large hall, we have a platform lift.

Awards List

We are members of the Good Stuff Network and are a Seat Spot. We offer free period products through the City of Edinburgh Council's scheme and free condoms through C:Card.

Toilets

We provide accessible toilet facilities on two of our four floors. All have height appropriate sinks and hand towel dispensers, with easy lock door locking handles, grab bars round the toilet and sinks and pull down side bars for extra support and safety. All accessible toilets have pull alarm cords for emergencies.

Staff

Our venue staff are friendly and approachable. We are always happy to offer assistance where possible.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

There is a public park opposite the venue, this is secured by fencing and a gate, perfect for letting your assistance dog exercise.

Other assistance dog facilities

We can offer water for assistance dogs, toileting needs are served by the public park across form the venue. Please remember to collect your dogs waste and dispose of thoughtfully.