Get involved
Made by the people who use it
Bring something
of your own.
Right now Space for new groups on weekday afternoons, in the Sports Hall, the Café and the Trinity Room. Find a space
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Find a group
Dance, sport, languages, making things, youth clubs and support groups. Many are drop-in, so pick one and come along.
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Book a space
For your club, your class or a one-off, from private parties to the Sudanese Cultural Day. Eight spaces, all on one floor.
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Become a trustee
Help lead the charity that runs the centre. No board experience needed, and training is given.
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Partner with us
Run something together, sponsor a space or an event, or bring your team to volunteer.
Suggest an idea: Partner with us
More ways in
- Stay in touch New groups, one-off events and the days the centre is closed: follow us and you’ll hear first. Free · takes a minute
- Become a member The centre is run by a charity its members own. Members vote at the annual general meeting and elect the trustees who… Free · 16 and over
- Volunteer Give some time to the centre and the people who use it. [The roles below are examples for the centre to replace.] Flexible hours
- Jobs There are no vacancies right now. Jobs and paid roles for tutors and instructors are listed here when there are.
People who got involved
Started a group here
Sample story: from six people and a flipchart to a weekly class
A sample group · Since 2019
Good to know
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Anyone 16 or over who supports what we do can become a member of the charity.
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Got an idea for a new group? We’ll help you find a space and a time.
Space hire
Questions
Can’t see yours? Call reception
Good
questions.
Getting involved
How do I become a member?
Anyone aged 16 or over who supports our purpose can apply to join Leith Community Centre Association SCIO. Members meet at least once every fifteen months and elect the trustees.
Can I start a new group here?
Yes. Tell us what it is, who it’s for and when you’d like to meet, and we’ll help you find a space and a time.
Find a space
Visit
First floor · New Kirkgate
Easy to find,
once you know.
Take the lift or the stairs opposite Lidl to the first floor of the Kirkgate to find us.
Where we are
First floor, New Kirkgate Shopping Centre12a Newkirkgate, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6AD 0131 554 4750 [email protected] Get directions
Opening hours
Daily, 7am–10pm
- Daily
- 7am–10pm
Getting here
- By tram
- The Foot of the Walk stop is a couple of minutes’ walk away.
- By bus
- Buses along Leith Walk and Great Junction Street stop close by.
- By car
- There is public parking nearby.
Access
- Lift to the first floor
- Stair-free throughout
- Accessible toilets & hearing loop
Finding the door
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Head for the foot of Leith Walk
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Go into the New Kirkgate shopping centre
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Take the lift or the stairs opposite Lidl to the first floor
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Say hello at reception