Gorebridge Community Cares

Gorebridge Community Cares Born from the potential closure of Leisure Centre/Library.A small friendly charitable organisation

Gorebridge Community Cares - charity number SC047443

Vision, Mission Statement and Aims, General Disclaimer
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Vision
Our vision is for a vibrant, healthy and progressive neighbourhood that strives to inspire and encourage all members of the community of Gorebridge to participate in and enjoy activities where they live and to be a vehicle to help achieve thi

s. Mission Statement
Our mission is to support and encourage participation in the life of the community by all the people who live in Gorebridge, to create a better place in which to live, play and work. This can be done by improving communication between groups and people. Our values are:
• To be welcoming to all ages, abilities and backgrounds of the Gorebridge Community.
• To provide an atmosphere of positive encouragement to all.
• To have a progressive and contemporary approach to community life.
• Demonstrate financial propriety.
• To seek continuous improvement of facilities within Gorebridge.
• Transparency in our communication and administration. Our aims are:
• to advance; and serve the Gorebridge and District community by identifying and improving recreational, environmental, health and emotional opportunities for children, adults and families. Working with voluntary and statutory professionals, local businesses and funders, to improve outcomes for the community of Gorebridge.
• to advance; and to identify opportunities within the local community to enable young people to achieve their full potential through any of the following – education, recreation, sport, volunteering opportunities
• to promote; develop and identify strategies to help to ensure the inclusion of senior citizens within the Gorebridge and District community.
• to relieve and support people to pursue a better quality of life, by improving access to training and development to improve their life skills and employment opportunities.
• to strengthen the Gorebridge community by encouraging more active citizens, working together to tackle their problems and promoting a healthier and happier community.
• to provide a united and effective voice in discussions with local authorities and other providers of services and/or businesses/others on issues that impact on the health, welfare or environment of the Gorebridge community.
• to identify and apply to funding bodies for resources to support these aims. General Disclaimer:
The views published on this page may not be the views of Gorebridge Community Cares.

Rummage in Jumble is back on Wednesday 9.30am to 11.30am.
28/08/2026

Rummage in Jumble is back on Wednesday 9.30am to 11.30am.

28/08/2026

☀️ANY INTEREST ☀️

🍽️ Free Elementary Food Hygiene Course at The Hive!

Would anyone be interested in joining us for a full-day Elementary Food Hygiene training?

✅ Completely free
⏰ Full day training
📍 At The Hive

Perfect if you volunteer with food, help at community events, or just want to learn good food safety habits!

Drop a comment below or send us a message if you’d like to come or tag someone who might be interested! 👇

Once we have enough interest, we will set a date!

Free Friday Football, pop along and join in the fun.
28/08/2026

Free Friday Football, pop along and join in the fun.

FREE FOOTBALL AVAILABLE NOW!!!

NO FEES JUST FUN AND COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER 🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻

Anyone interested in learning basic car maintenance, get in touch with Employability directly.
28/08/2026

Anyone interested in learning basic car maintenance, get in touch with Employability directly.

Are you a Midlothian Parent? Would you like to learn the basic checks that help keep your car safe, reliable and ready for the school run or commute to work?

Every Thursday from the 17th of September to the 8th of October 2026
5:30pm till 7pm
At Loanhead Vocational Learning Centre, 8 Borthwick View, Loanhead, EH20 9HU
To book a space please email
[email protected] or call 0131 270 8900

We are kindly asking if anyone has any spare & unwanted gifts that they would like to donate for our fundraiser on Satur...
28/08/2026

We are kindly asking if anyone has any spare & unwanted gifts that they would like to donate for our fundraiser on Saturday 28th November.

Thank you

Class Acts back Saturday 5th September , 10am to 12pm.⭐Free ⭐
28/08/2026

Class Acts back Saturday 5th September , 10am to 12pm.
⭐Free ⭐

Dalkeith Citizens Advice Bureau is closed on Monday. Will return on Monday 7th September for drop in session at 10am to...
28/08/2026

Dalkeith Citizens Advice Bureau is closed on Monday. Will return on Monday 7th September for drop in session at 10am to 12pm.

Support your local community choir. Get the date in the diary.
26/08/2026

Support your local community choir. Get the date in the diary.

Some of the produce grown in The Hive. All the UPMO student work!
26/08/2026

Some of the produce grown in The Hive. All the UPMO student work!

🌟DATE FOR YOUR DIARY 🌟Our next fundraising date is:Saturday 28th November, 7pm. This event is in partnership with Gorebr...
24/08/2026

🌟DATE FOR YOUR DIARY 🌟

Our next fundraising date is:
Saturday 28th November, 7pm.

This event is in partnership with Gorebridge Bowling Club. Tickets are now available to buy from the club or the hive.

Address

The Hive, Old Police Station, 35 Hunterfield Road
Gorebridge
EH234TP

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 1pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 1pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 1pm
Thursday 9:30am - 1pm
Friday 9:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+441875822350

Website

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