A charity, run by Leith, for Leith.
Duncan Place Community Hub is a registered charity operating as a profit-for-purpose social enterprise — a thriving, busy community centre that's home to six resident charities and dozens of local groups.
Duncan Place Community Hub - A Charity.
Duncan Place Community Hub is a registered charity operating as a profit-for-purpose social enterprise. After being under the threat of demolition, the building was saved by the local community. The Duncan Place charity was established, and funds were raised for a full refurbishment. Now a thriving and busy community centre in Leith, the hub has a growing programme of groups, classes and events. This brings folks together to share and learn, increase well-being, and to reduce social isolation.
The building is also home to several other charities all making a positive social impact in Leith.
Rather than pay full rent to a private landlord, the tenants pay a below-market value rent, have a secure home and are happy that the funds raised are used to provide free and low-cost community activities.
Six resident charities
Long-term tenants with a secure, affordable, permanent base at Duncan Place.
40+ community groups
Classes, clubs and events that hire the space regularly, from choirs to Tai Chi.
Charity No. SC048100
A registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation — see our OSCR record.
Our resident charities
Five partner charities have long-term tenancies alongside Duncan Place’s own space — plus a local artist group that’s been part of the fabric of the building since long before the refurbishment.
Academy Arts
Here since 1978 — Duncan Place’s longest-standing resident group.
To see what we have been up to and to find out about future events, follow us on Instagram.
Classes, workshops, gala days and everyday life at the hub.