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ABOUT US Previously a Council run building, the 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 The Ethical Property Company (EPC), an organisation that began life in the area many years previously. Recognising the value the Learning Centre brought to the community, EPC could see clear potential to increase the Learning Centre's offering and become a hive of socially impactful activity with the help of EPC's building management expertise. The Ethical Property Company acquired a 15 year lease of the centre and since then have worked to create a self-sustaining and thriving community hub. The 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. For more information visit www.ethicalproperty.co.uk . 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) and 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.

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.

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.

USEFUL DOCUMENTS 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 FAQ , 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.

LEARNING ESOL ADULT LEARNING YOUNG PEOPLE ESOL | ENGLISH CLASSES | CONVERSATION CLUB ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB Weekly session with Peter & Mary Wednesdays 10.00 - 11.00 FREE DROP IN NO NEED TO SIGN UP! NO SIGN-UP NEEDED All other ESOL courses require signing up first. Please do so by contacting the course providers directly. We host classes by the following organisations: CCBED R egular classes with Becky! Monday & Friday | 10.00 -12.00 SIGN UP NEEDED NEW: CCBED Conversation club starting soon! admin@c-cbed.com 0117 916 6746 COMMUNITY LEARNING - ESOL 'Functional skills English ' Mondays | 12.30 - 14.30 SIGN UP NEEDED Lorraine.Vasili@bristol.gov.uk 07721702872 ESOL with Marcin Fridays | 15.3 0 - 17.0 0 SIGN UP NEEDED richard.davies@bristol.gov.uk COMMUNITY LEARNING - MATHS 'Functional skills Maths ' Thursdays 9.30 - 12.30 SIGN UP REQUIRED Lorraine.Vasili@bristol.gov.uk 07721702872 YOUNG PEOPLE QAALIB Acad emy Tailored support to better the attainment of school children. We understand that underlying cultural differences and biases can alienate students from gaining a complete and nuanced education. English, Maths, Science More info HERE

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

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

COMMUNITY LINKS Information about local projects and services supporting the community. If you would like a link to your website on this page, please email splc.info@ethicalproperty.co.uk Avon and Bristol Law Centre provides specialist legal advice and representation to people who cannot access justice www.ablc.org.uk Citizens Advice Bureau a local independent charity, helping you find a way forward www.bristolcab.org.uk St Pauls Advice Centre offers free, confidential advice for the people of St Pauls and East Bristol - www.stpaulsadvice.org.uk St. Pauls Nursery School and Children's Centre offers education, daycare and family support services to St Pauls and surrounding area - www.stpaulschildrenscentre.co.uk

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