Who We Are

We are a Voluntary Organisation. Garvald Edinburgh is a Company Limited by Guarantee with charitable status. We are registered to provide accommodation and day services for adults with learning disabilities.

We are inspired by the ideas of Rudolf Steiner 

Garvald Edinburgh started in 1969 in a Community Care House in Merchiston Avenue. Others followed and currently we function in more than nine sites. We are one of 6 Garvald organisations in Lothian and the Scottish Borders. Each Garvald has its own management and Board structure. The others are Garvald West Linton and Home Farm in Dolphinton, Glenesk in Dalkeith, and the Engine Shed and Columcille in Edinburgh.

There are about 120 people who use our day services in Gorgie Road, Orwell Arts and the Mulberry Bush Shop (77 Morningside Road). Another group of about 40 people live in our Care Home or in supported tenancies.

Including permanent staff, relief workers and volunteers, Garvald Edinburgh has over one hundred people supporting those who use the service.

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For answers to many frequently asked questions please see our FAQ page.

Values & Philosophy We believe in helping adults with a learning disability to develop as fully as possible.

Garvald Edinburgh bases its work on the inspiration and thinking of Rudolf Steiner.

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Members, Residents & Tenants
Around 150 adults use Garvald Edinburgh.

We are planning an area of the website just for you. We think it should contain games and activities. You will need to register and get a password to get in to it.

Contact us and let us know what you would like.

Families and Carers We are planning an area of the website for the Parents and Carers of those who use our services.

Comments and views from parents and carers are encouraged and welcome. Let us know what you think. Contact us.