‘Reading Your Writes’ is a lottery funded project which offers informal education to those affected by homelessness.
People suffer from homelessness for a variety of reasons, such as job loss or family breakdown. The experience can be devastating, leaving those affected feeling vulnerable, lacking in self esteem and without any structure in their lives.
The project allows [...]
£18,000 - £20,000 per annum pro rata (basic)
Starting April 2010
Edinburgh University Settlement’s ‘STEPPING STONES’ is a Mental Health resource which focuses on the arts, education and the creative therapies to promote individual well-being and achievement.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person who has experience of fundraising for the voluntary sector. You must be able [...]
There are six social projects available in Brittany France seeking volunteers to start in the autumn of 2010. Projects include Art House Cinema, Disability, European Awareness, Urban/Rural development, and Anti-Discrimination.
Application deadline is 28th March 2010.
For further details contact Sherry Walters on 07879553659 or evs@eus.org.uk
The Roxy Art House is already making an impact.
To quote the Scotsman on January the 28th 2010:
“Could a festival this weekend begin an exciting new era at Edinburgh’s Roxy Art House?”
Click here to read the full article.
Edinburgh University Settlement are very pleased to announce the appointment of Rupert Thomson as Artistic Director and Manager of the Roxy Art House, EUS’ multi-purpose arts centre on Roxburgh Place.
Rupert joins us following a very successful time as Editor of The Skinny magazine, and we are looking forward to working alongside him on the continued [...]
EUS supported project, Let the Homeless tell their Story was held on 17th October 2009.
LET THE HOMELESS TELL THEIR STORY!
Why let the homeless tell their story? The world has a tendency to privilege and give the podium to many whose policies and programmes contribute to homelessness. One example is (ex) Dr (Hon) Robert Mugabe’s Operation [...]
Health In Mind is an organization which offers an extensive range of services for people who experience mental health difficulties.
Their Befriending Service for Parents and Carers is looking for volunteers to volunteer a couple of hours a week. Altogether Better volunteers support parents and carers in South Edinburgh. Health in Mind provides full training and [...]
EUS project ‘Solidarity Goods’ have launched their new website. Solidarity Goods is a shop based on Guthrie Street that sells products from local and international charities and has a great range, from whole foods to Afghan Carpets! Please visit www.solidaritygoods.org for more information.
We’re very happy to announce the launch of the new Roxy Art House website. Please visit it on www.roxyarthouse.org and let us know what you think!
There are videos of the Roxy Art House below from various events we’ve hosted. The first is from the recent Reel Iraq festival, and is a news report on it from Al Jazeera, which was broadcast across the Middle East:
Second is a video produced by Pilton Video, featuring Salsa Celtica at the Artists for Gaza [...]
Edinburgh University Settlement was founded in 1905 as an independent voluntary organisation under the auspices of the University of Edinburgh. It maintains a successful partnership for social change with the University and other institutes of further and higher education.
Edinburgh University Settlement is a member of the British Association of Settlements and Social Action Centres and the International Federation of Settlements and Neighbourhood Centres.