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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.

ACCESSIBILITY Click here for more detailed disability access information on the centre's AccessAble page Please note that this information is currently under construction, if you are coming to the centre for a booked event and would like more information please get in touch. St Pauls Learning Centre is fully wheelchair accessible, with ramp and on-street access into the building, and a well-maintained lift to the additional floors (see below for a description of our buildings layout and access). We have accessible toilets on all floors and all doorways are 98cm wide as a minimum. Over the coming year we are hoping to improve our accessibility to account for both hard of hearing and seeing members of the public. This includes adding a hearing loop at our reception, contrasting visual markers around the building and braille signposting. If you have any questions, queries or recommendations around accessibility, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Building Description The building consists of two blocks set at 90 degrees from each other. The main entrance to the Learning Centre is accessed from the Grosvenor rd side. There are 6 steps leading directly up to the main doors, to the right of which there is a ramp with a 180 degree right turn roughly around 5metres along to face back towards the entrance. If approaching from the ramp, the doors will be on your left. The main doors open outwards automatically on approach when we are fully open to the public. There are rails either side of the doorway to mark the space. To the left of this there is a protruding postbox on the wall with a fob access panel on the to the right roughly ?cm from the ground. There is also a doorbell that rings through to the office by the main entrance. Inside the foyer, the reception booth is at an angle on the right around 2m ahead. Please be aware there is a pillar located 4m straight ahead from the entrance. To the left is the main stairwell, to the right of which is the lift with the call button on the left and control buttons on the left as you enter. To access other floors via the stairs there are 3 lots of steps spiraling to the right. The floor corridors are straight ahead through a doorway to the left and right at roughly 45degrees from your present position. Offices and toilets along the left corridor, offices on the left side and toilets to the right. The accessible toilet is the second door along. To access the corridor on the right, housing further offices and our training, meeting rooms and art rooms, there is a doorway to the right. All rooms in this corridor are on the right-hand side and windows on the left. These layouts are the same for both upper floors.

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.

Community events | Drop-in sessions | Advice | Support | Info COMMUNITY INFO | ADVICE | SUPPOR T The round table in our busy café is perfect for drop-in sessions providin g info, advice and support to the community . Please contact us if you have an offering ( Day-time only, one-off or regular slots) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM Weekly - Thursday | 13.00 - 14:30 Café Round Tabl e Advice, support & signposting with local community development practitioners April Richmond & Teresa Cirant. april.richmond@bristol.gov.uk 07810506964 BDEF WEEKLY DROP-IN Weekly - Monday 11.00 - 12.00 | Café Round Table Connecting people into communities & making change happen Drop in Chat for Disabled People with the BDEF team PeerSupport@BristolDEF.org.uk 0117 914 0528 COMMUNITY CANCER SUPPORT DROP-IN Weekly - Tuesday 12.00 - 13.30 | Café Round Table Come and meet our Cancer Champion volunteers to find out more on signs, symptoms and the importance of attending screenings. Let’s raise awareness together! cancerchampions@caafihealth.com 01179247442 TOGETHERNESS | COLLECTIVE Did you know that we had a secret garden at the back of the centre? Or that you could borrow games from the Reception desk? COMMUNITY GARDENING Weekly | Tuesday 13:00 – 15:30 SPLC Garden Reconnect with Nature in the Heart of St. Paul’s 🌿 All tools and materials provided. Just bring yourself and some comfortable clothing. EVERYONE WELCOME Gardenatsplc@gmail.com IG: @roots_n_fruits DOMINOES One set of dominoes available on demand at the Reception desk For use in the Cafe only FREE & Open to all LUDO BOARD Coming soon Please bear with us whilst we try to source another Ludo Board PING-PON G Ping-pong table outside Glen's Kitchen Bring your own bats or borrow some from Reception. FREE & Open to all

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 Multiple Dates Solidarity in Sound Choir Mon 08 Dec Saint Paul's More info Learn more 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!

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

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 Shared reading at St Paul's Library Mon 17 Nov Saint Paul's More info Learn more Multiple Dates Art for Wellbeing with CreativeShift Tue 18 Nov Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Community Cancer Support Drop-in Tue 18 Nov Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Roots'n'Fruits Community Garden Tue 18 Nov Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Art for Wellbeing (SGS College) Wed 19 Nov Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Creativity for Wellbeing - Stained Glass Mosaics Wed 19 Nov Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates FREE: ESOL – preparing for construction work Wed 19 Nov Saint Paul's More info Learn more Multiple Dates Beginners Sudanese Arabic Classes Wed 19 Nov Saint Paul's More info Learn more Multiple Dates Community Development Team Drop-in Thu 20 Nov Saint Paul's More info Multiple Dates Community Sight Loss Advice Hub Fri 21 Nov Saint Paul's More info Learn more Multiple Dates MIMOMU ESOL Fri 21 Nov Saint Paul's More info RSVP Writing for Resistance: REVENGE Sun 23 Nov Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Disabled People Drop in Session Mon 24 Nov Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Printmaking Fri 28 Nov Saint Paul's More info RSVP Writing for Resistance: RAPTURE Sun 30 Nov Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Solidarity in Sound Choir Mon 08 Dec Saint Paul's More info Learn more Multiple Dates NHS Talking Therapies Mental Health Drop in Wed 10 Dec Saint Paul's More info Learn more Multiple Dates St Pauls Repair Cafe Sat 13 Dec Saint Paul's More info Details Load More

LEARNING ESOL ADULT LEARNING YOUNG PEOPLE ESOL | ENGLISH CLASSES | CONVERSATION CLUB ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB Weekly session with Peter & Mary Wednesdays 10.00 - 11.00 BACK IN SEPTEMBER! 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 ESOL classes SIGN UP NEEDED admin@c-cbed.com 0117 916 6746 COMMUNITY LEARNING - ESOL ESOL with Marcin Fridays | 15.3 0 - 17.0 0 SIGN UP NEEDED richard.davies@bristol.gov.uk BACK IN SEPTEMBER! 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

COMMUNITY JOBS BOARD The board is updated at least once a week so keep checking back! ​ If you have a vacancy you would like us to share please contact us with a short description, a link to the full job details, an image and the closing date for applications. ​ All Posts Volunteering Paid Jobs Search 1 hour ago St Werburghs City Farm: Finance Manager 1 Aug 16 Head of Research and Evaluation 5 Jun 18 Z House Volunteers needed 27