Who We Are
Edinburgh Community Performing Arts was originally set up as a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (SC711827) in October 2021. We developed into a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SC055229) in April 2026. We provide creative dance, movement, and performing arts activities to empower and inspire individuals from vulnerable communities.
Our programs are designed for older adults, young people with additional support needs, and those people who feel isolated and are poverty experienced. Through the joy of movement, we aim to foster connection, creativity, and confidence in every participant.
Our Focus
The overarching focus of Edinburgh Community Performing Arts is on equity, diversity and inclusion. We aim to provide social opportunities through free creative movement and dance activities targeted at individuals who may experience barriers to mainstream arts engagement.
Locations
We don't limit participation in our activities to people within certain locations. However, we actively seek to attract participants from the top 20% most deprived geographical areas within Edinburgh, for example; Sighthill, Stenhouse, Broomhouse and Drum Brae.
Demographics
Our primary focus is supporting people to connect to each other and their community and to be creative. In particular, older people who are experiencing social isolation, people who have neurological diseases or health conditions, adults and young people who have learning and/or physical disabilities, young people from challenging backgrounds, and those in extreme poverty.
Our Aims
Improve mental and physical wellbeing.
Increase confidence, self esteem and feelings of positivity.
Create social opportunities and reduce the sense of isolation.
Learn new skills in a supportive, and safe environment.
Funding
We rely on grants from various Trusts and Foundations and donations from individuals to deliver our free activities and remove the barrier of cost for our participants.
Edinburgh Community Performing Arts is supported by a voluntary Board of Trustees who oversee the management and governance of the Charity. This includes setting the vision, mission, values, developing direction and strategy.
Donate
Thank you for considering a one-time donation to support our services and activities. Your contribution helps us continue to provide valuable resources and support to our community.
If you'd like to make a donation, please contact us via the contact us page and we'll be glad to provide our details for donations.
Sponsor a class
Join us in making a difference with Edinburgh Community Performing Arts! We are seeking generous individuals who want to support our free community arts opportunities.
By sponsoring a creative movement class, you can help a vulnerable person access enriching projects. Every donation directly supports participation costs for those in Edinburgh who need it the most. Thank you for your kindness!
Awards
Our Environmental Commitment
Edinburgh Community Performing Arts are members of Creative Carbon Scotland’s Green Arts Initiative. The Green Arts Initiative supports Scottish arts and cultural organisations to reduce their impact on the climate and environment, and to be at the forefront of creating a sustainable future for our sector and beyond.
We have a ‘Green Champion’, who is a member of staff and the main point of contact within the Green Arts Initiative. Edinburgh Community Performing Arts also make the following two commitments: (i) We will strive to improve our environmental efforts each year; & (ii) We will complete the annual feedback form on the environmental action we’ve taken each year.
Get in Touch
Edinburgh Community Performing Arts
C/O DN Studios
9b South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
0131 443 0753
