The Alma Project aims to improve the mental health and well-being of the inhabitants of Edinburgh and Lothians through the use of the arts as a therapeutic tool. We provide quality, arts groups to people with mental health issues. We are involved in many public exhibitions, performances and workshops that give mental well-being a platform, and help to educate about mental ill health.
The Alma Project was set up as a constituted community group by service users and their supporters on 5th December 2010 and became a Scottish Charity Incorporated Organisation on 12 Nov. 2015. SC046127
Margaret Allan at thealmaproject@gmail.com
For enquiries re. referrals and volunteering email: contact.thealmaproject@gmail.com
Downloadable Referral forms are on Service Provision page of this website.
or phone – 0770 36 39 334
Our in-person arts groups are based at Craigentinny Community Centre, 9 Loaning Road, Edinburgh EH 7 6JE. It is partly housed in an old castle in the lovely, peaceful, village-like area of Craigentinny.
Outings Mon 12 noon – 1.30pm
Art Group (Craigentinny) Tues 12 noon – 2pm
Art/Writing zoom session Thurs 1pm – 1.30pm
Alma Theatre hybrid zoom & in person Thurs at varying times (email emily@activeinquiry.co.uk)
Peer Chat zoom Fri 12 noon
See Service Provision page for referral forms and more information about groups
For groups held at the Craigentinny Community Centre
See Contact Us for how to get there.
See Events for exhibitions, performances, workshops and events
Many thanks to all our funders and supporters
The Baring Foundation
Postcode Community Trust is a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
Our project received funding for an art and writing project.
Kpe4 Charitable Trust Thrive Arts
Corra Comic Relief
W M Mann Foundation Hugh Fraser Foundation
Christ Church, Morningside Virgin Money ‘Heart of the Community’
Port of Leith Housing Association
