Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC)

Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC) Working towards elimination of discrimination, reducing inequalities and improving lives.

Edinburgh & Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC), founded in 1971, is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity made up of individual members and representatives from a wide range of organisations. ELREC has a remit to work across the areas of City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian Councils.

Cycling Club this week:🚴‍♂️ Ready to ride? 🚴‍♀️Join us for:✨ Adult cycling classes (Beginner & Intermediate)🛠️ Drop-in r...
23/06/2026

Cycling Club this week:
🚴‍♂️ Ready to ride? 🚴‍♀️
Join us for:
✨ Adult cycling classes (Beginner & Intermediate)
🛠️ Drop-in repair sessions
To sign up:
https://www.meetup.com/edinburgh-cycling-club/events/
*Kindly note that all classes & activities are subject to condition of the weather. Please keep an eye on our pages for any changes & updates.

Exciting, exhausting and absolutely exhilarating!Our Edinburgh Cycling Club just completed a 100-mile bike ride, startin...
23/06/2026

Exciting, exhausting and absolutely exhilarating!
Our Edinburgh Cycling Club just completed a 100-mile bike ride, starting out on Saturday night in Carlisle and reaching Edinburgh in time for a sunrise at the beach.
Read more about the Cycling Club and events like the Ride to the Sun here: https://www.meetup.com/edinburgh-cycling-club/events/calendar/

On the Friday of last week, five people were injured in a series of racist and Islamophobic attacks across Edinburgh. We...
22/06/2026

On the Friday of last week, five people were injured in a series of racist and Islamophobic attacks across Edinburgh.
We, at ELREC, value and work toward an equal, inclusive and just community free from prejudice and discrimination and we stand with all of those who were affected by the events of last weekend and who are worried for their safety. We stand, decidedly and absolutely, against all forms of discrimination, all violence and all attempts to rob Scotland of its diversity and the people of Scotland of their safety.

ELREC this week 🌟Get ready for a week filled with movement, creativity, nature, and community connection 🦋💫✨ Relaxing Ac...
22/06/2026

ELREC this week 🌟
Get ready for a week filled with movement, creativity, nature, and community connection 🦋💫
✨ Relaxing Activities & Hands-on Workshops
✂️ Sewing Club & Crafting Workshops
🚴 Fitness Sessions & Cycling Classes
🎊 Our Climate Festival on Saturday
…plus much more! 🥳
Come along, meet new people, try something new, and make the most of everything this week has to offer 💕

After the protests in Glasgow and across the country this weekend, BEMIS Scotland has issued a statement, condemning the...
16/06/2026

After the protests in Glasgow and across the country this weekend, BEMIS Scotland has issued a statement, condemning the violent and racist behaviour of the protestors and clarifying that “We stand in solidarity with all those affected by last night’s events, particularly individuals and communities who may now feel vulnerable, frightened or targeted.”
We at ELREC have long defined our mission as working towards a prejudice free society where everyone is treated with respect, integrity and justice. So, we see no place and no justification for the violence and hatred displayed at the protests in a Scotland that prides itself on its diversity and its solidarity between communities and individuals across the country.
It is essential and future-defining, for us to work together to challenge racism, address misinformation and build a Scotland that is inclusive, welcoming and safe for all.
Find the full BEMIS statement here: https://bemis.org.uk/statement-on-the-violent-protests-in-glasgow-and-across-scotland/

Interested in working in education?We are working on a school volunteering scheme together with the City of Edinburgh to...
15/06/2026

Interested in working in education?
We are working on a school volunteering scheme together with the City of Edinburgh to increase diversity in the Education workforce. Volunteers will join a placement school and will receive guidance and support from their mentor in order to get the most out of the experience.
So, if you want become a parent helper, see how schools work and build out your CV to apply for education jobs, apply for this opportunity here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=af6sSGo3tUKfacnke7-5xDvSTjv5zlRKp7FBY3WQ-VBUMTVJNUoyVTcyUEFYREJWM002UVYxM042MiQlQCNjPTEu&route=shorturl
For any queries or to find out more, reach out to The City of Edinburgh Council

Become a Community Heritage Leader Trainee at Edinburgh’s City Art Centre!Museums & Galleries Edinburgh is offering a 14...
09/06/2026

Become a Community Heritage Leader Trainee at Edinburgh’s City Art Centre!
Museums & Galleries Edinburgh is offering a 14-month paid traineeship opportunity for BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) individuals to learn about curation, exhibitions and community engagement while working toward an SQV Level 3 in Museums & Galleries Practice.
Read more about the opportunity and apply until the 23rd of June here: https://nextstepinitiative.org.uk/edinburgh-city-art-centre-travelling-gallery-community-heritage-leader-trainee/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSNBO1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe4Dxeh5QkbGJrs8Rc00QfvpsMidqxkp7v3ktnFa3xT_

Address

14 Forth Street
Edinburgh
EH13LH

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+441315560441

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