The Rev Dr Richard Frazer retired from the Board on 27 April 2021 after nearly 18 years as a Trustee. This would allow him to concentrate on his many other commitments and in particular, the Greyfriars Charteris Centre. The Board would like to thank him for his very valuable contribution over the years and his … Read more

As a consequence of her work and other commitments, Mairi Day informed the Trustees of her intention to stand down as Honorary Secretary with effect from the 31st March 2020. Although this proposal was received with regret, the Trustees understood the reasons for hr resignation as Office-Bearer, but were pleased that it is her intention … Read more

The Trustees were pleased to congratulate Mairi Day on her appointment as Partner at Digby Brown, with effect from 1st July 2019.

At their meeting on the 14th November 2018, the Trustees were delighted to appoint Helen Heatlie to the Board of Trustees, and look forward to her involvement with the Mission, utilising her background in social work, including childcare. At their meeting on the 7th February 2019, the Trustees were pleased to appoint Jane Paterson to … Read more

Simon Bolam resigned his position as Trustee, Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer, with effect from 31st August 2018. The Trustees thank Simon for carrying out his duties with due diligence and wish him well in future endeavours. At the same time, they are delighted to confirm that, as from 1st September, Mairi Day has now … Read more

It is said that all good things come to an end and this is the case as the Trustees have to announce the retirement of two of the more senior and long-serving Trustees following their last business meeting in November 2017. Mrs. Winifred Morrison, currently an Elder at Greyfriars Kirk, became a Trustee of the … Read more

As part of a continuing reorganization of the current Trustees, it is with regret that we have to announce the retirement of Mr Alan Barlow, who attended his last meeting in February 2017. Alan was the longest-serving Trustee by far and has seen many changes in the organization and nature of the work undertaken by … Read more

It is with great regret that the Trustees announce the resignation of Douglas Macfarlane as Honorary Secretary of the Grassmarket Mission, with effect from 30th September, 2016. Simon Bolam will now take over the joint roles of Honorary Secretary and Treasurer. Douglas carried out his duties as both Treasurer and then Secretary with diligence and … Read more

At their meeting on the 14th of May, 2016, the Trustees agreed to accept the resignation of Douglas Westwater. Douglas became a Trustee in 2007 and served for a period as Honorary Secretary. Throughout this time, he offered useful information and insights which were greatly appreciated by the other Trustees, but due to other work … Read more