Venue Description

Inchgarth is Aberdeen's busiest community centre, with over 150 different clubs and classes available to join. These range from accessible fitness classes to social clubs to crafts. We offer a dedicated programme for adults with additional support needs and many of our existing clubs and classes are inclusive for people who require additional support. Our building is also available to hire for private events, including birthday parties and conferences. Our building is wheelchair accessible and we offer a wide range of services, including, our affordable cafe, pay-as-you-go snooker hall and games room, computer room, library, and award winning community garden. We have a Changing Places toilet with access to an adult changing table and shower room. If you are looking to volunteer we have a number of opportunities that you might be interested in, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Accessibility

We currently undergoing a major extension and access is through our backdoors, which are left open for all visitors. These doors are wide enough to allow access for electronic wheelchairs. We have temporary ramps allowing step free wheelchair access. Our building is all on one level with level access to our main hall, small hall, and cafe. Our Changing Places toilet is accessible through our cafe.

Awards List

Queen's Voluntary Service Award 2017

Toilets

We have an accessible Changing Places toilet with step free access. This is accessible through a button operated automatic door. The doors to the toilet are wide enough to allow access for an electric wheelchair. The toilet comes with handrails and there is an adult changing table. Both the taps and door locks are easy to turn. Our toilet is fitted with a hoist available to use. But users must supply their own slings for the hoist. Opposite our toilet is a shower that visitors are able to use, should they require this facility. But they will need to use their own shower gel and towels. Toilet Features: • Bench - Height Adjustable, Adult Sized, Wall Mounted • Hoist - Ceiling , Loop • Peninsular Toilet • Washbasin Height Adjustable • Slip Resistant Floor • Floor Space (sq. m) - 18.0 • Emergency Alarm • Privacy Screen • Paper Roll • Accessible Shower • Colostomy Shelf • Unisex • Signage in the room • Drop down grab rails • Wall grab rails • Large Bin • Door Width (m) - 1.30 • Ceiling height (m) - 2.50

Staff

Our staff and volunteers are highly experienced at working disabled adults and adults with additional support needs. If you have any access concerns, please feel free to contact the Centre to discuss these with a member of staff.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

Assistance dogs are welcome throughout Inchgarth Community Centre. We have a small area of grass next to the play park where dogs are free to exercise off lead and use the toilet. If you require a water or food bowl, please speak to a member of staff who will be happy to assist you and your assistance dog.

Other assistance dog facilities

We have a small area of grass next to the play park where dogs are free to exercise off lead and use the toilet. If you require a water or food bowl, please speak to a member of staff who will be happy to assist you and your assistance dog.