‘Alma feels like the sun coming up – it is that vital’
Alma group member
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 free, quality arts groups to people who would like support with their mental health.
We are involved in many public exhibitions, performances and workshops that give mental well-being a platform, and help to educate about mental health.
There are many benefits of engaging in creative activities:
- art improves mental health and general wellbeing
- creativity relaxes the mind and the nervous system
- the art-making process reduces stress and anxiety
- the simple act of creating can improve self-confidence and self-esteem
- creating art in a group can promote a sense of community
- making art helps us to be in the present moment
- exploring the creative process can generate a sense of freedom and joy
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.
See Service Provision page for information about current groups and how to join us.
For general enquiries email Margaret Allan at thealmaproject@gmail.com or phone 0770 36 39 334
For enquiries re. referrals and volunteering email Eveyln Jardine at contact.thealmaproject@gmail.com
Your donations will help us to support more people!
Many thanks to all our funders and supporters
Scottish Government Community Based Adult Learning Fund
Scottish Government Mental Health and Well-being Fund
The Baring Foundation
Our project received funding for an art and writing project.
Kpe4 Charitable Trust
Thrive Arts
Corra Comic Relief Port of Leith Housing
W M Mann Foundation Hugh Fraser Foundation
Christ Church, Morningside Virgin Money ‘Heart of the Community’
Alma Project Edinburgh 
