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About the venue

The Grassmarket Centre is home to the Grassmarket Community Project. Through social enterprise, mentoring and education, the project creates opportunities for those who might otherwise experience difficulties in accessing education and employment. The centre has won multiple awards for its architecture and community work.

Accessibility: All floors are accessible by lift with staff on hand to help. There are accessible toilets on site.

 

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How to get there

Train/Tram: Within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station and Princes Street tram stop. There is a bicycle park at the Grassmarket.

Bus: There are multiple bus stops within a few minutes’ walk. Find routes at lothianbuses.com.

Car: There are park and ride services around the city; visit edinburgh.gov.uk/parkandride. Pay and display parking is located nearby.

 

Schedule and speakers

Schedule and speakers

15:30

Registration and refreshments

 

16:00

Welcome and introductions

Gareth Griffiths, Chief Executive

16:05

Welcome to The Grassmarket Centre

Jonny Kinross, CEO, Grassmarket Community Project

16:10

Sustainable lending in practice

Peter Allen, Head of Assets and Sustainability, The Ethical Property Company PLC
Hugh Ross, Development Officer, Staffin Community Trust
Ronnie MacRae, CEO, Communities Housing Trust (CHT)

 

17.05

Break

17:15

Building our sustainable future

Gareth shares his thoughts on how we can accelerate and grow our commitment to sustainability. Includes Q&A.

18:20

Closing remarks

18:30

Close

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Speakers

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Gareth Griffiths,Chief Executive
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Gio D'Alessio, Director
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Peter Allen, The Ethical Property Company PLC
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Jonny Kinross, Grassmarket Project
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Hugh Ross, Staffin Community Trust
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Ronnie MacRae, Communities Housing Trust