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Meet our Tenants. WHO'S HERE To meet our tenants with offices in the building, click here Library LIBRARY St Pauls Library is a small satellite library run by Bristol City Council providing all the usual library services and activities, including computers available for public use. To book a computer call 0117 9145489 during library opening hours. Opening times Mon: 1pm - 5pm Tues: 1pm - 5pm Wed: 10am - 2pm Thurs: 1pm - 5pm Fri: CLOSED Sat: 11am - 5pm Sun: CLOSED Cafe CAFE Glen has been serving authentic Caribbean food in Bristol for 30 years, and was even featured on the Christmas episode of Remarkable Places to Eat on BBC2 where he was described as making "the best Caribbean food in Bristol"! Available to eat in and as takeaway, and Glen can also cater for meetings, events and parties. For more info call 07772 177509 Opening times Mon-Thurs: 10am - 6:30pm Fri - Sat: 10am - 4:30pm Sunday: Closed Read more about Glen on Bristol live here Darkroom BRISTOL COMMUNITY DARKROOMS Available for private practice and exclusive use as a training facility, Bristol Community Darkrooms are an exceptionally well equipped and affordable resource. One of the only Darkrooms in the Bristol and Bath area offering both Black and White and Colour facilities, it is well serviced by local experts Real Photography Company who provide full and thorough inductions and courses. The darkroom features: 10 enlargers: 35mm, medium format, and 4 x 5 inch Floor standing enlarger with height adjustable printing surface Black & white printing room Black & white film processing room Durst Printo colour printing unit - 12 x 16 inch Daylight film and print drying and finishing room with light box Large UV exposure box for cyanotypes and alternative processes To book online, head to Bristol Community Darkrooms ' website . Enquiries: Ruth@bristol-community-darkrooms.co.uk Workshop WORKSHOP Our workshop is run by Makershed Bristol , who set up here in 2018. They run workshops and classes in woodworking, furniture making, power tools from beginners through to intermediate and advanced independent projects.

Black History Month free space offer at St pauls Learning Centre +BHM events, celebrations. BLACK HISTORY MONTH Join us every October as we celebrate Black excellence! Our free space offer is for any event celebrating or amplifying Black History Month through education, craftivism, focus group, safe space, culture, support or community endeavors. EVENTS BHM OFFER OCTOBER 2025 What we hosted this year ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. OUR BHM FREE SPACE OFFER Heard about our Black History Month offer but not sure what it entails? Frequently Asked Questions WHAT Any event celebrating or amplifying Black History Month through education, support, craftivism, culture, wellbeing, safe space or community endeavors. * Please note that we do not host private parties WHERE Our BHM offer is for the Cafe Space only. Community Cafe St Pauls Learning Centre 94 Grosvenor Road St Pauls, BS2 8XJ WHEN October 1st - 31st Every year Weekdays: Mon - Thurs, 6.30 - 9pm Weekend: Sunday, 10 - 5pm WHY We want to contribute to Black History Month by providing free space as a resource for initiatives that bring Black communities together. If you have an idea you'd like to put forward, you can contact us on: splcbookings@ethicalproperty.co.uk 0117 235 0400 Or drop in and chat directly to our Reception team!

A listening adventure exploring St. Paul's experienced on your smartphone DUPPY HUNTER: A LOCALS' GUIDE TO ST PAULS A listening adventure exploring St. Paul's experienced on your smartphone ABOUT JOIN THE ADVENTURE! CREDITS 'Some people call dem duppy. Dem is the half of we spirit that stay on earth. The other half gone to the ancestors. Most is good, some is pure trouble. Some well, they just like mischief.' About: A duppy has gone loose in St Pauls and leading duppy hunter, Josie needs your help tracking it down. In most cases detecting, capturing and returning duppies is straightforward but this Duppy teases Josie with clues to its whereabouts and its next potential victim. You will be Josie’s eyes and ears, helping her to solve the riddles the duppy leaves on its trail. What's a Duppy? A ghost or restless spirit is known as a ‘Duppy’ in Jamaica, or a Jumbie in many smaller Caribbean islands. Traditionally, a good duppy is usually a deceased family member or friend who ‘dreams you’ – meaning they appear in your dreams and give you advice or information. Get Started! Text Duppy Hunter to 07481340803 to start your journey. Chrome and Safari are the two best browsers to run the experience. The story starts at the Trinity Centre where Josie first learns about her mission. You can either: walk over to the Trinity centre to start your journey (A) or pick up the story from Newfoundland Road (B). To get to Newfoundland Road from the Learning Centre, walk across St Paul’s Green then turn right down St Nicolas Street to the corner of Newfoundland Road. Once you are at Newfoundland Road facing the bridge, forward the audio trail to 18 mins. Josie is just about to encounter the Duppy. Please refer to the Advice Document and Manual for full instructions, a map of the trail and troubleshooting support. Next Credits Bubbling with magical realism, Duppy Hunter: A Local’s Guide to St Pauls, Bristol, is the third instalment from ENDS & TALES by Tamasha and Coney – a series of immersive smart phone adventures on foot, inspired by the untold stories and histories around us. Directed by Hanna Adu-Boateng Written by Dr Edson Burton (Armour of Immanuel, The Chosen One, Deacon) Inspired by interviews with the local people of Bristol and their memories Composer: Courtney Beckford Sound Design: Jake Gaule Produced by Tamasha’s Digital Lead, Tuyet Van Huynh (Barbershop Chronicles 360° National Theatre 2017) with support from Community Producer for Trinity Community Arts , Stefan Boakye (Outlier (2022), Around the World in BS5, (2023)). Photos: Sophia Stefellé

PRIVATE OFFICES TO HIRE To apply for office space at the centre please fill out this form on the Ethical Property website The St Paul's Learning centre offers private office and training space for organisations working in social impact and community engagement. Managed, staffed and serviced by The Ethical Property Company , we are located in the heart of inner-city Bristol close to the M32 and Cabot Circus. Office space is set over three floors and is home to 11 organisations. Tenants benefit from a staffed reception, use of downstairs café and library and access to the garden. There are accessible WC facilities on each floor and tenants have access to the photocopier/scanner in reception. The building is fully accessible for wheelchair users, accessed via a ramp at the front of the building and lift to service all floors. All doors are a minimum of 98cm wide as standard. For more information about accessibility at the centre click here . Rental charges are inclusive and cover maintenance and management of the Centre, including reception services, cleaning, waste and recycling, fire and security provision. Tenants are responsible for the payment of any Business Rates, contents insurance, phone calls and use of photocopiers/printers There is no fixed minimum term on our rental contracts. Tenants can give notice at any point ensuring they have maximum flexibility to adapt to changes they might face. The notice period relates to the size of the rented office, and will vary from 2 - 9 months. Please contact us for more information.

Discover what's on at SPLC. Events. Community. Arts & Craft. Learning. Wellbeing. WHAT'S ON Click on each category to explore what happens at the centre! Upcoming ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us.

WELLBEING SUPPORT GROUPS | RECOVERY | COMMUNITY CLINIC ART ON REFERRAL | GARDENING If you'd like to sign up to a c lass, pl ease do so by contacting the cour se pro vid ers direc tly. REI KI with Learn Reiki Bristol Affordable high-quality Reiki training. Twelve-week evening courses with experienced professional teachers in friendly, supportive classes. APRIL - JULY Level 1: Wednesday| 18.15 - 20.30 Level 1: Thursday | 18.15 - 20.30 BOOK HERE RISING VOICES RE COVERY CHOIR with BDP Creative Communities Weekly - Tuesday | 17.00 -19.00 Creative community choir for anyone with lived experience of drug and alcohol use. No singing experience needed! FREE, NO REFERRAL NEEDED More info here ART FOR WE LLBEING with Rachel Toon | SGSC Wednesday 10.00-12.00 An opportunity to explore painting and drawing activities in a friendly relaxed atmosphere to help improve your wellbeing. SIGN-UP REQUIRED More info here rachel.toon@sgscol.ac.uk COMMUNITY GARDENING Weekly | Tuesday 12:30 – 15:00 Reconnect with Nature in the Heart of St. Paul’s 🌿 All tools and materials provided. Just bring yourself and some comfortable clothing. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level. N O REFERRAL NEEDED Gardenatsplc@gmail.com

ABOUT US Previously a Council run building, St Pauls Learning Centre was under threat of closure due to years of Government cuts and austerity. In May 2015 the building was put to tender via the Community Asset Transfer programme and caught the attention of Ethical Property Company (EPC), an organisation that began life in the area many years previously. Recognising the social impact of the Learning Centre on the community, EPC acquired a 15 year lease of the centre and have since worked tirelessly to create a self-sustaining and thriving hub. Ethical Property Company is a social business providing office and meeting space to over 1,000 charities, not-for-profit organisations and voluntary groups across the UK each year. Tenants work in a variety of sectors from homelessness to refugee support, sustainable transport to animal welfare, drug rehabilitation to disability awareness and many many more, always with the aim of making our society and planet a better place for all. Find out more about here The St Pauls Learning Centre logo is based upon the Sankofa, a symbol that represents the importance of learning from the past. Sankofa is a word in the Twi language of Ghana that translates as "Go back and get it" (san - to return; ko - to go; fa - to fetch, to seek and take). It also refers to the Asante Adinkra symbol represented either by a bird with its head turned backwards taking an egg off its back, or as a stylised heart shape.

UPCOMING EVENTS From photography to literature, workshops and inspiring talks; we are proud to host a wonderful array of events here at the Learning Centre. Multiple Dates Community Cancer Support Drop-in Tue 06 Jan Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates St Pauls Community Garden Project Tue 06 Jan Saint Paul's More info Learn more Multiple Dates ESOL Conversation Club Wed 07 Jan Saint Paul's More info Learn more Multiple Dates Learn Reiki Wed 07 Jan Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates St Pauls Advice Centre - Drop-in community table Thu 08 Jan Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates WECIL Drop-in community table Thu 08 Jan Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Community Development Team Drop-in Thu 08 Jan Saint Paul's More info Multiple Dates St Pauls Repair Cafe Sat 10 Jan Saint Paul's More info Details Multiple Dates Disabled People Drop in Session Mon 12 Jan Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Creativity for Wellbeing - Stained Glass Mosaics Wed 14 Jan Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates NHS Mental Health Drop-in Wed 14 Jan Saint Paul's More info Learn more Multiple Dates Printmaking Fri 16 Jan Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Community Sight Loss Advice Hub Fri 16 Jan Saint Paul's More info Learn more Multiple Dates Art for Wellbeing (SGS College) Wed 21 Jan Saint Paul's More info RSVP Tracing Your Windrush Roots - Back to Africa Sat 24 Jan Saint Paul's More info Buy Tickets Fostering Information drop-in Thu 29 Jan Saint Paul's More info Details The Leadership Fundamentals Programme Wed 25 Feb Saint Paul's More info Details

GETTING HERE & PARKING Public Transport Bus: The nearest and most frequent bus routes are along Bond Street in Cabot Circus and Stokes Croft. We are a 15 minute walk from Bristol central bus and coach station. Train: We are a 15 minute walk away from Montpelier train station and a 30 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads station. Parking We have seven parking spaces for those using the centre. These are available on a first come first served basis, and unfortunately we cannot guarantee their availability. On arrival you will need to give your registration number to the member of staff on Reception, or else you may receive a fine. There are also two disabled spaces at the front of the building, however these are managed by the council and not SPLC. The streets around the centre have a residents parking scheme with pay and display options. These pictures show the parking spaces operated by the St Paul's Learning Centre

Hire a space at St Pauls Learning Centre: Meeting rooms, Training rooms, Art rooms, Main Hall, Cafe drop-in table or exclusive hire. SPACES FOR HIRE Our sessional hire spaces are suitable for training, workshops, meetings, creative classes and events. SPACES & RATES BOOKING EXTRAS ONLINE BOOKINGS T&Cs & FAQs Our Spaces: CLASSROOM 1 Large classroom suited for all kind of classes, training, workshops, meetings and talks. Foldable tables allow for a more versatile use & different set-ups. 57m² Capacity: 36 (Classroom style) 60 (Theatre style* ) 32 (Horseshoe* ) 36/44 (Grouped tables* ) Default set-up: Classroom style Location: 1st floor 2026 Hourly rate: £26 Extra feature: Folding tables on wheels * Please include extra set-up time if you need to change the set-up. Extra foldable chairs will be provided to fit your desired capacity. ART ROOM 1 Large bright room with standing height worktops on 2 sides. Most suited to messy creative work, but equally used for training, workshops and meetings. 56m² Capacity: 26 Location: 2nd floor 2026 Hourly Rate: £26.00 Extra features: 3 large sinks Pottery wheel CLASSROOM 2 Smallest of our training rooms. Well suited for all kinds of classes, training, meetings, workshops and talks. 38.5m² Capacity: 22 Boardroom set-up Location: 1st floor 2026 Hourly rate: £26.00 ART ROOM 2 Large bright room surrounded by standing height worktops. Suitable for dry/clean work, as well as other workshops and meetings. 57.8m² Capacity: 30 Location: 2nd floor 2026 Hourly Rate: £26.00 Extra features: 1 large sink Worktop mounted vice CLASSROOM 3 Large classroom. Well suited for all kinds of classes, training, meetings, workshops and talks. 51.6m² Capacity: 25 U-shape set-up Location: 1st floor 2026 Hourly rate: £26.00 MAIN HALL Large bright open space with chairs and trestle tables available for you to set up. Well suited for larger training sessions, meetings and events, movement based activities, film screenings etc. Being based in our annex, it works well for noisier activities. 115.9m² Capacity: 65 seated | 130 standing Location: Ground floor (Annex) 2026 Hourly Rate: £36.00 Extra feature: Wall mounted projector screen * No private parties * CAFE COMMUNITY TABLE COMMUNITY TABLE: The round table in our busy café is perfect for drop-in sessions providing info, advice and support to the community. Check out our regular drop-ins here . Please contact us if you have an offering. Capacity: 10 Location: Ground floor, Café FREE ( Day-time only) *Please note the drop-in table is not suitable for meetings* CAFE EXCLUSIVE HIRE EXCLUSIVE HIRE: Monday to Thursday | 7pm - 9pm Sunday | 10am - 5pm Well suited for community consultations, creative expression and events of community benefit. 130.7m² Capacity: 30 Seated 60 standing Location: Ground floor Hourly Rate: £26 BLACK HISTORY MONTH OFFER: FREE space for events celebrating BHM (Education, Culture, Support, Safe Space, Focus Group, Craftivism, Celebration,...) Cafe space only Mon-Thurs: 6.30-9pm |Sun: 10 - 5pm Offer valid from Oct 1st to Oct 31st * No private parties * ONLINE CALENDAR Hallmaster is our online booking system, allowing customers to check availability, request and manage their own bookings. CLICK HERE Click on the '+ ' to add a booking request. New customers will be prompted to set up a customer account. Video Tutorial: HOW TO BOOK AS A CUSTOMER Our Rates: All rates are attributed at our discretion. PLEASE NOTE: These new rates will apply as of 1 January 2026. Standard Classrooms | Art Rooms: £26 Main Hall: £36 Bookings of 7 hrs+ : 1 hr free Bookings of 12hrs+ : 2hr free Band C Classrooms | Art Rooms: £24.50 Main Hall: £33.50 Charities* Not-for-profit organisations* Social Enterprise CIC Band B Classrooms | Art Rooms: £20.75 Main Hall: £28.50 Small / local charitie s Small / local not-for-profits Band A Classrooms | Art Rooms: £16.50 Main Hall: £23 EPC Tenants only Black History Month Offer FREE space for events celebrating Black History Month every October Education, Culture, Support, Safe Space, Focus Group, Craftivism, Play, Celebration,... Cafe space only Mon - Thurs: 6.30pm - 9pm Sun: 10am - 5pm Offer valid from Oct 1st to Oct 31st Start planning Black History Month 2026 now! Contact us on splcbookings@ethicalproperty.co.uk Subject to availability Usual T&Cs apply No private Parties Our Resources: All r ooms have whiteboards, tables, chairs and WiFi access as standard. A range of optional ext ras are also available on requ est. Please note all resources need to be bo oked in advance . Tech & Stationary Projector / Smart TV | £10 per session Laptops Trolley (10 Chromebooks) | £20 per session Flipchart with paper | £5 per session (pens not included) Built-in wall mounted projector screen| Main Hall only - free of charge Accessibility Portable Induction Loop | FREE (on request) Refreshments Option 1: Unlimited refreshments | £2 a head Selection of teas & coffees + milk (non dairy milk on request) Water & Cups included - please precise number of attendants Option 2: Kettle & Cups only | £5 per 10ppl Provide your own tea, coffee and milk Extras: Biscuits | £2 per 20ppl Please communicate any allergies and read the biscuit allergens board provided on the day. We do not provide catering. If you'd like to make arrangements with our in-house café , you can contact Glen directly on 0777 217 75 09. You are welcome to bring in an external catering company too, providing that you are self-sufficient. Online Bookings: Hallmaster is our online booking system, allowing customers to manage their own bookings. New and existing customers can use the calen dar below to check for room availability and select the ' + ' to add their booking requests. New customers will be prompted to set up a customer account. You can watch a Youtube tutorial on how to book as a customer HERE. NB: Cafe bookings can only be processed by admins. Please email our team so we can book these for you. VIDEO TUTORIAL PDF TUTORIAL T&Cs and FAQs: Please read through the documents below before booking a space at the centre. By booking a room at SPLC you agree to abide by our Terms and Conditions . If you have any questions please check our FAQs, a thorough guide to hiring space at the centre, to see if they have been answered there before contacting us. These documents are liable to change, if you are a regular hirer we suggest bookmarking this page so you can check back as you need to. St Pauls Learning Centre and Ethical Property believe that spaces should be safe, supportive and most importantly welcoming and inclusive to all. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment within our spaces and believe the best way to combat this is to provide spaces that are non-judgemental and that celebrate diversity in our society. We welcome bookings from those who pro-actively demonstrate inclusivity, diversity, social inclusion and respect our values.

ARTS & CRAFT POTTERY | PRINT MAKING | WEAVING | PHOTOGRAPHY | STAINED GLASS | ART FOR WELLBEING | WOODWORK If you'd like to sign up to a c lass, please do so by contacting the cour se pro vid ers direc tly. WOODWORK wi th The Makershed Workshops and courses in Woodworking and Furniture Making f or complete beginners and more seasoned makers alike. hello@themakershed.co.uk 07599 670365 PHOTOGRAPHY with Bristol Community Darkrooms RPC aim to revive and refresh traditional and alternative photography, with a programme of workshops , exhibitions and events, plus high quality Darkroom facilities available 7 days a week. Ruth@bristol-community-darkrooms.co.uk Multiple Dates Creativity for Wellbeing - Stained Glass Mosaics Wed 14 Jan Saint Paul's Immerse yourself in the therapeutic world of stained glass mosaics with our Beginners Stained Glass Mosaics for Well-Being course. RSVP Multiple Dates Printmaking Fri 16 Jan Saint Paul's Dynamic printmaking course featuring a variety of exciting techniques. RSVP Multiple Dates Art for Wellbeing (SGS College) Wed 21 Jan Saint Paul's Explore painting and drawing in a welcoming and relaxed environment through our Art for Wellbeing courses. RSVP Interested in holding your own workshop here? Have a look at our facilities on our Space Hire page. Art Room 1 & Art Room 2 might just be the perfect space for you! Alternatively you can contact us directly at splc.info@ethicalproperty.co.uk or call us on 0117 235 0400

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