R2 brings together a diverse range of organisations working across North Edinburgh. Each member contributes their knowledge, experience and commitment to improving local communities.

FULL MEMBERS

Ama-zing Harmonies: Community singing group in North West Edinburgh that brings people together through music and cultural activities.

Blast Boxing CIC: A Community Interest Company which serves to improve mental health for the many communities of Edinburgh & beyond.

Circle Scotland, Haven Project: Based in Craigroyston Primary School, this project offers a mix of whole family support and group work.

Community Renewal Pennywell: Offers employment support, family support, housing/benefits, health/wellbeing and empowering residents, improving the neighbourhood together.

Curious Seed: A Scottish dance‑theatre company creating performance and participation projects that nurture creativity and emotional connection.

Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre: Our community centre supports the whole community through meeting the social, cultural, economic and environmental needs of the most vulnerable living in our community.

Edinburgh Northwest Kirk @ The Old Kirk and Muirhouse: Edinburgh Northwest Kirk seeks to share the love of God with the wide diversity of people in our congregation and parish by nurturing, caring for, serving and celebrating our people and our Lord.

Empty Kitchens Full Hearts: We aim to relieve poverty in Edinburgh by providing meals - made using surplus food - and follow-up support to people across the city, free of charge, and without judgement.

Fet Lor Youth Club: Supports children and young people in North Edinburgh to develop their resilience, their confidence and achieve their potential.

Fresh Start: help people who have experienced homelessness set up their new home through the provision of goods and services and work to end the cycle of homelessness for a better life for those living in poverty.

Granton Castle Walled Garden: Run volunteer gardening sessions and seek to preserve the garden for community use.

Granton Community Gardeners: Local people growing, cooking and eating food together.

Granton Goes Greener at Granton Parish Church: Working with the local community of Granton to ‘Go Greener’.

Granton Information Centre: Through the provision of free, confidential advice, advocacy and representation services, we aim to assist with benefit issues, new claims and appeals and address financial pressures for individuals and families residing in north west and north east Edinburgh.

Granton Youth: Provides opportunities and support for young people and their families, living within the North Edinburgh areas of Granton, Wardieburn, Royston, Muirhouse and Pilton.

LIFT (Low Income Families Together): Our aims & objectives are to help families develop new skills to improve their lives, while ensuring children grow up feeling loved, safe, and respected—reaching their full potential.

Muirhouse Housing Association: Registered Social Housing provider and community services.

Muirhouse Youth Development Group: Providing opportunities for young people living in Muirhouse and surrounds areas in north Edinburgh.

North Edinburgh Arts Centre: is the place for local residents to relax, explore, learn and get creative together.

North Edinburgh Community Festival: annual celebration and showcase of north Edinburgh, fun, free, family friendly.

North Edinburgh Drug and Alcohol Centre: Working with individuals who experience difficulties due to substance misuse.

North Edinburgh News: Online community media resource for north Edinburgh.

Pianodrome CIC: We create unique playable, community-centred sculptures made entirely from otherwise disused pianos and piano recycling and performance.

Pilton Community Health Project: working alongside local people to build healthier, happier lives.

Pilton Equalities Project: Providing essential services for older and other vulnerable adults in north Edinburgh, supportgin older people’s lunch clubs, mental health and community transport.

Pilton Youth and Children's Project: is rooted in the local community and committed to enabling each young person to realise their potential and take a positive role in society.

Right There: offers tailored support to help you work on the relationships that matter to you and provide practical advice to create and keep a home.

Royston Wardieburn Community Centre: is in the heart of Royston Wardieburn and caters to the community.

Spartans Community Foundation: It is our mission to support the lives of children, young people and families in North Edinburgh.

Stepping Stones North Edinburgh: is a voluntary organisation that provides support services to young parent families and pregnant women living in the North Edinburgh area.

Tinderbox Collective: uses music and the arts to bring people together and strengthen communities.

PARTNER MEMBERS

City of Edinburgh Council: The local authority delivering public services, community planning, education, housing, and infrastructure across Edinburgh.

Disability Information Scotland: A national service providing accessible information, guidance, and support to disabled people and their families.

Eala Impacts CIC: A community‑interest organisation supporting people through creative, cultural, and wellbeing‑focused programmes.

Edinburgh Agroecology Coop: Lauriston Farm is a hundred acre farm run by a workers cooperative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community.

Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust: An environmental charity improving parks, greenspaces, and outdoor environments to support healthier communities.

Edinburgh Tool Library: A community tool‑sharing project that lends tools and equipment to reduce waste, save money, and support local projects.

Erskine Stewart Melville Schools: An independent family of schools in Edinburgh providing education from early years to sixth form.

Move On: local worker NESSIE working using a Human Learning Systems Approach.

National Galleries of Scotland: The national collection of art for Scotland, caring for and sharing historic and contemporary artworks with the public.

Police Scotland: The national police service responsible for law enforcement and public safety across Scotland.

Rhyze Mushrooms: Edinburgh’s community mushroom farm and education project.

Robertson Construction Central East: A regional construction business delivering building, infrastructure, and community‑focused projects across Central and East Scotland.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Services: Scotland’s national fire and rescue service, working to prevent fires and protect communities.

Scran Academy: is a catering social enterprise on a mission to see every young person, regardless of background or barrier, realise their full potential in learning, work and life.

Skills Development Scotland: Scotland’s national skills agency, providing careers advice, apprenticeships, and workforce development programmes.

The Neuro Therapy Place: A therapy centre offering support, rehabilitation, and wellbeing services for people living with neurological conditions.

U-evolve: is a pioneering, future focussed charity committed to improving the mental health, resilience and self-belief of young people aged 11-18 in Edinburgh.

Volunteer Edinburgh

Youdom Suya CIC: food based social enterprise aiming to work with young people with African roots.