The Lord Dean and some members recently visited Maid of the Loch, Loch Lomond's last paddle steamer at Balloch. The ship is currently undergoing restoration in the hope that it can return to sailing again.

Read more about the project here: buff.ly/44flq1Y

Another great testimonial from one of our clients! Get in touch with us today to discuss holding your next event here: phone Nancy on 0141 221 8272.

Remember we are a not for profit organisation, so all proceeds go to helping us continue our vital charity work.

Thank you to everyone who has assisted us with our charitable endeavours in April- whether you've attended an event, booked our venue, or supported us by becoming a member or donating. It all helps!

Merchants Moments: Lectern Part 2

The right side of our lectern includes the skyline of the south and the Finnieston crane. There's also symbols associated with the life of Glasgow's patron saint, St. Mungo.

Fancy a closer look? Why not become a member? buff.ly/3ZsctiW

Ahoy there! We're delighted to announce we've awarded Ocean Youth Trust Scotland a £10,000 grant for their 2024 sailing season, enabling them to welcome on board groups from St Andrew's Academy and Clydeview Academy

Read more about it on our website: buff.ly/3TMVO7J

Grants Stories: Our £7,000 grant to The Leanne Fund will ensure that children affected by Cystic Fibrosis in Glasgow will have access to sport and fitness equipment/ classes to help maintain their fitness and their lung health.

Read more on our website: buff.ly/49sdZFD

📢 Last few days to get your tickets for our talk on Oscar Slater by Donald Findlay KC.

Book your ticket here: buff.ly/49RZPOr

We are grateful to the Faculty of Advocates, Livingstone Brown and Levy & McRae for their generous sponsorship of this event.

🚨Deadline this Wednesday, 17th April

We are recruiting:

👤 Grants and Events Officer
💷 £30,000
🗓️ Permanent

This is an exciting new role, a great opportunity for someone to get involved with all aspects of our charitable work: buff.ly/3U7x77r

Just one week to go - have you got your tickets yet? Donald Findlay will be telling the tale of Oscar Slater, who was the victim of a notorious miscarriage of justice in Scotland which led to changes in the law.

Book here: buff.ly/49RZPOr

We are recruiting for a Grants & Events Officer. You'll be:

- The face of the Merchants House for clients, setting up the venue for events
- Involved in the delivery of our grants programmes
- Integral to the administration of our office

Apply here: buff.ly/3VQL6Q2

Grants stories: The People's Pantry, run by Govanhill Baths Community Trust, supports the wellbeing & improves the nutrition of over 500 households weekly. Read more on our website about how a £8,600 grant from us will enable them to provide more items: buff.ly/4aGrTF6

Have you got your tickets yet? It promises to be an entertaining evening! Book here: buff.ly/49RZPOr

🍷 Talk and glass of wine: £25
🍽️ Talk, 2 course supper and wine: £85

Thanks to Faculty of Advocates Levy & McRae Livingstone Brown for their generous sponsorship of this event

We are recruiting!

👤 Grants & Events Officer
💷 £30K
🗓️ Permanent
⏰ Apply by 17th Apr

This is an exciting new role, working alongside the Chief Executive and Events Manager.

For more info and to apply: buff.ly/3VQL6Q2

Happy Easter from all of us at the Merchants House.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us this month by booking our venue for your event; we look forward to longer brighter Summer days ahead hosting lots more!

For booking enquiries: buff.ly/3UWMwVt

Merchants Moments: Lectern Part 1

If you've been to any events here you may have noticed our lectern. The front panel features a spinning wheel, nautical compass, gear wheel and longitude and latitude lines, all referencing our history. Find out more: buff.ly/3Xh51on

Have you got your tickets yet for our talk on Oscar Slater by Donald Findlay KC? Why not make a night of it and join us for supper afterwards- served in the intimate setting of our Director's Room!

Friday 19th April, click the link to book: buff.ly/49RZPOr

Want to hear a tale about a major miscarriage of justice, and a prisoner freed after two decades of hard labour? Come along to our talk on Oscar Slater: buff.ly/49RZPOr

Thanks to Faculty of Advocates Levy & McRae Livingstone Brown for their generous sponsorship of this event.

Our regular email newsletter provides a round up of our recent activities, as well as information on our upcoming events. Have you signed up yet? buff.ly/3PLiHpJ

Grants Stories: A grant of £3,000 is enabling the Musicares project to continue Govan High School Inclusion Base, demonstrating the positive impact of our work. Musicares is a music mentoring project designed for care experienced young people: buff.ly/3wG6z3V

Thanks to Scottish Water for this great feedback about their event at the Merchants House. If you're looking for a city centre venue look no further- our smallest room fits 4 people, whilst our Grand Hall has capacity for up to 200: buff.ly/3UWMwVt

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