The Merchants House of Glasgow

The Merchants House of Glasgow A stunning central Glasgow venue, and charity supporting local causes in Glasgow and the West.

Our Lord Dean, Andrew McFarlane, was delighted to be invited to attend a site visit at the Citizens Theatre back in Dece...
13/01/2025

Our Lord Dean, Andrew McFarlane, was delighted to be invited to attend a site visit at the Citizens Theatre back in December. The famous Gorbals venue is set to reopen later this year following a major refurbishment.

Read more about the visit here: https://buff.ly/3WdlFrp

Looking for a venue with the 'wow' factor? Our historic building is located right in the heart of Glasgow at the corner ...
08/01/2025

Looking for a venue with the 'wow' factor? Our historic building is located right in the heart of Glasgow at the corner of George Square, and the Hall is its magnificent centrepiece!

Ideal for conferences, award ceremonies, private functions, and wedding ceremonies. A versatile event space, it has everything you need for corporate and social events, presentations, performances, and exhibitions.

Find out more and make an enquiry here: https://buff.ly/4a27sn3

Wishing all our members and supporters a happy and prosperous new year 2025 from all of us at the Merchants House. This...
01/01/2025

Wishing all our members and supporters a happy and prosperous new year 2025 from all of us at the Merchants House.

This year we'll continue to share our charitable work with you, demonstrating the positive impact it has on some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

You can continue to support us with this work by joining as a member, making a donation, or hiring one of our spaces for an event.

Thank you! ❤️

Fancy a new challenge in 2025? The Merchants House are currently recruiting for new Trustees (known as Directors). If yo...
30/12/2024

Fancy a new challenge in 2025?

The Merchants House are currently recruiting for new Trustees (known as Directors). If you would like to help us make a positive impact on the lives of people in Glasgow and the west of Scotland apply now!

Further information and supporting documents, including the Trustee Role Description and the Application Form, can be found here: https://buff.ly/3G9lSnS

The closing date for applications is Friday 24th January 2025.

A selfie from the Lord Dean! In his role as second citizen, our Lord Dean of Guild, Andrew McFarlane, attends many event...
28/12/2024

A selfie from the Lord Dean! In his role as second citizen, our Lord Dean of Guild, Andrew McFarlane, attends many events. This moment was captured at the Lord Provost’s St Andrew’s Gala Dinner. Held on 29th November, the evening celebration in the Banqueting Hall of the City Chambers was in aid of the Lord Provost Charity Fund.

The Lord Dean is pictured with guests Christian and Christina, from Nuremburg. Glasgow has been twinned with Nuremburg since 1985, and the Lord Dean is looking forward to a visit there with the Lord Provost early next year.

Keep up to date with the Lord Dean on his blog: https://buff.ly/4cENpM1

A lovely quote from our clients Spectra, who saw the potential of our venue to offer a unique experience! They held an i...
27/12/2024

A lovely quote from our clients Spectra, who saw the potential of our venue to offer a unique experience! They held an indoor Highland Games as part of a conference team building event, bringing Scottish culture to a corporate gathering.

Find out more about the conference facilities we offer here: https://buff.ly/3XjWXnk

On behalf of the Lord Dean of Guild and all the staff here at the Merchants House we wish all our Directors, members and...
25/12/2024

On behalf of the Lord Dean of Guild and all the staff here at the Merchants House we wish all our Directors, members and supporters a very Merry Christmas. We hope you all have a wonderful day and we look forward to welcoming you back in 2025!

Merchants Moments: 🎄 As the festive cheer fills George Square, the Merchants House stands proud and timeless, a solid co...
23/12/2024

Merchants Moments: 🎄 As the festive cheer fills George Square, the Merchants House stands proud and timeless, a solid cornerstone of Glasgow's heritage. Against the glow of Winterfest's neon lights and the twinkle of Christmas decorations, its windows reflect not just the vibrant sights and sounds of the season, but the rich history of our city. ❤️

2024

Starting to plan your events for 2025? We have a range of options available, as our rooms have capacities varying from 4...
21/12/2024

Starting to plan your events for 2025? We have a range of options available, as our rooms have capacities varying from 4 to 200. From the intimate Powder Room right up to the Grand Hall, we have the flexibility to host everything from small meetings to large conferences.

Get in touch to discuss your requirements via our website: https://buff.ly/3UWMwVt

🌟 Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of the people of Glasgow? Are you passionate about the city and the...
20/12/2024

🌟 Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of the people of Glasgow? Are you passionate about the city and the west of Scotland? Why not become a Director of the Merchants House!

We are seeking Trustees (known as Directors) to provide strategic direction and effective governance through monitoring progress against strategic objectives, ensuring regulatory and statutory compliance, building relationships with our membership and representing the charity with integrity.

📍 About us:
The Merchants House is one of Glasgow’s oldest charitable organisations, with a history dating back to 1605. Today we make a positive impact on the lives and experiences of the people of Glasgow and the west of Scotland by providing grants and other support to third sector bodies and individuals in need. During the last five years, the House has committed almost £1.3m of grants and other charitable financial assistance to over 200 organisations.

The present membership of the House is over 800. Up to 36 Directors, elected by these members, carry on the active work of the House, together with the Dean and the Vice-Dean.

Find out more about us and the work we do on our website: https://buff.ly/3Fl2Yuh

👥 The role:
-Directors can come from within our current membership or from those yet to become members.
-Trustees are expected to attend Quarterly Board meetings and will be allocated to at least one of our committees, which meet at least three times per year.
-Trustees are supported by the staff team, who ensure the charity’s strategic objectives are taken forward.
-This is a voluntary role. The term of office is three years, with an option to seek election for two further three-year terms.

🤝 What we’re looking for:
The Merchants House seeks to maintain a balance of skills and experience across a broad range of skill sets to enable its work to be appropriately supported and governed. Particular skill sets sought at this time are:

Statutory Audit
General and project property management
Member Engagement & Member Events
Social Media
Donor relations
Social Care
PR / marketing

However, we welcome applications across all relevant skill sets.

🔗 Further information:
- Information on how to apply and supporting documents, including the Trustee Role Description and the Application Form, can be found here: https://buff.ly/3G9lSnS
-The closing date for applications is Friday 24th January 2025.
-The Nominations Committee will then review all applications and an email invite to attend a short interview will be sent in due course.�

We look forward to hearing from you!

20/12/2024

We are recruiting to a number of exciting roles within our Retail Team 😀

Do you want to make a real difference in your local community?

To view all the role descriptions and apply, please visit https://www.st-andrews-hospice.com/join-us/recruitment/

Closing date for applications: Monday 13th January 2025

Thanks to RS UK & Ireland, who recently hired our venue for their first Scottish event! Partners, customers and supplier...
11/12/2024

Thanks to RS UK & Ireland, who recently hired our venue for their first Scottish event!

Partners, customers and suppliers were invited to attend and had the opportunity to network, learn about the findings of the 2024 Health and Safety Report at an exclusive roundtable session, and to discover more about the solutions and services RS can provide.

We loved hosting you in the historic surroundings of the Merchants House!



📸 Courtesy RS UK & Ireland

🎄 Our annual Christmas Concert took place last week, and we were once again joined by the choir from St. Denis' Primary ...
09/12/2024

🎄 Our annual Christmas Concert took place last week, and we were once again joined by the choir from St. Denis' Primary School, Dennistoun. Thanks to them and to everyone who attended! Proceeds support our charity work.

💫 Read more about the evening here: https://buff.ly/4iqV9V6

Earlier this week we announced our participation in the Port Stones project as part of Glasgow's 850th birthday celebrat...
06/12/2024

Earlier this week we announced our participation in the Port Stones project as part of Glasgow's 850th birthday celebrations. We're now calling on local businesses to help shape Glasgow's legacy by assisting in the development and delivery of the project.

If you think your business has something to offer, or you’d simply like to find out more, get in touch with the Lord Dean: [email protected]

The college will also require support in the form of materials, tools and study time to enable them to create the stones. If you think you can help with this, please contact them directly: [email protected]

It is hoped that an event will take place in 2025 to celebrate the placement of the Port Stones, with the intention that all support will be appropriately recognised then.

Be part of Glasgow’s story. Get involved today: https://buff.ly/4g9qNnW

We're delighted to announce that as part of Glasgow850 celebrations next year we'll be taking part in the Port Stones pr...
04/12/2024

We're delighted to announce that as part of Glasgow850 celebrations next year we'll be taking part in the Port Stones project, alongside Glasgow City Council and the Trades House of Glasgow. The project will see us work with City of Glasgow College to set stones into footpaths to mark the location of the four historic ‘Ports’ or gateways into the city, leaving a lasting legacy of our past for future generations.

Read more about it here: https://buff.ly/4g9qNnW

Another happy client! Glasgow Life recently used our venue to capture some shots of the Christmas lights switch on in Ge...
02/12/2024

Another happy client! Glasgow Life recently used our venue to capture some shots of the Christmas lights switch on in George Square. This year’s event, hosted by Clyde 1 presenters George Bowie and Cassi Gillespie, was packed with festive fun, including live music, sing-alongs, a choir, and appearances by some of the cast of Pavilion Theatre pantomime Beauty and the Beastie.

Find out more about venue hire here: https://buff.ly/3UWMwVt

📸 Courtesy Glasgow Life

🚨 Last chance for tickets! 🎄 Our Christmas Concert takes place on Monday, 2nd December. ✨ Don't miss out on a magical ev...
30/11/2024

🚨 Last chance for tickets!

🎄 Our Christmas Concert takes place on Monday, 2nd December.

✨ Don't miss out on a magical evening featuring the St. Denis Primary School Choir.

🤝 Price includes refreshments on arrival, and your generosity will shine bright, as all proceeds will be dedicated to supporting the invaluable charitable work of The Merchants House.

🎟️ https://buff.ly/3ZkhQTQ

❤️ A heartfelt thanks as always to all of you who have supported the Merchants House this month. 💫 As a not-for-profit o...
27/11/2024

❤️ A heartfelt thanks as always to all of you who have supported the Merchants House this month.

💫 As a not-for-profit organisation, all proceeds from venue hire go towards our charitable work, providing assistance to some of the most vulnerable in our society across Glasgow and the west of Scotland.

Address

7 West George Street
Glasgow
G21BA

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+441412218272

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Merchants Moments: Legacy on every page.. In this video our Vice Dean, Donald Carmichael, shares his personal journey with the Merchants House, a connection that spans generations. He finds both his and his father's names in our matriculation book, which all new members must sign. Joining the Merchants House is not just becoming part of an organisation, it can be the start of a tradition, and the forming of a legacy that can be passed from generation to generation. Find out more about membership here: https://buff.ly/3ZsctiW #MerchantsHouseGlasgow #Legacy #FamilyConnections #GlasgowHistory

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The Merchants House

The Merchants House building was complete in 1877, the design completed by John Burnet also included offices for the chamber of commerce in the city. Substantial alterations were made however in 1908, which included two storeys which still exists to this day.

The house is a registered charity which provides funding to voluntary organisations and groups across Glasgow and the West of Scotland, it also makes grants from it’s funds to various educational institutions whom provide bursaries to students and schoolchildren through the George Craig Trust. The house has been the recipient of bequests and donations ever since it was first established.

The house is one of the most important and historical parts of the city of Glasgow, first receiving a written constitution way back in 1605. This was to be known as the letter of Guildry which still forms as part of the basic constitution of the House.

Merchants House is situated between the corner of George Square and West George Street in the heart of Glasgow directly adjacent from the city chambers and has became an integral part of the wider community and beyond.