Merkinch Art Group
	The group meets every Thursday in the Grant Street Bike Shed arts venue and is led by a qualified tutor. Contact : Phone : Annie Marrs 01463 240085

Merkinch Community Centre
	Provides facilities for recreation, leisure and education with the object of improving the quality of life of the residents of Merkinch. Contact : Phone : Rose MacIntosh 01463 239563 OR Elsie Normington OR 01463 239563 Web : http://www.merkinchcommunitycentre.org.uk

Merkinch Community Council
	Community Councils ascertain, co-ordinate and express the views of their local area and take action in the interest of the community. Contact : Phone : Anne Sutherland 01463 716435

Merkinch Development Ventures
	A Social Enterprise initiative, based at 4 Grant Street, creating opportunities for the residents of Merkinch, particularly the long-term unemployed and people affected by disability. Contact : Phone : Project Manager Lucy Morrison 01463 243869 Web : http://www.nesssoaps.org.uk

Merkinch Enterprise
	A Community Business, based at 14 Grant Street, which promotes and provides training, industry and commerce for the benefit of the residents of Merkinch. Contact : Phone : Chief Executive Colin Downie 01463 240085 Web : http://www.merkinch.com

Merkinch Greenspace
	Environmental group which aims to promote and enhance the green areas in Merkinch for the benefit of local residents and the wider community. Contact : Phone : Chairperson Ali Locke 07795 253727 OR Anne Sutherland OR 01463 718989 Web : http://www.merkinchgreenspace.org.uk

Merkinch Leisure League
	6 a-side Football League for over-16s, which takes place on Sundays from 3pm to 6pm at the Astro Turf. Contact : Phone : David Paulin 07951 977922

Merkinch Mountain Bike Club
	Merkinch based club for over 12s. Sessions take place on the first Saturday of each month from 9.00am to midday. Contact : Phone : David Paulin 07951 977922

Merkinch Partnership
	The local Planning Partnership, focusing on the regeneration of the Merkinch area. The Partnership is made up of local community representatives, supported by the Partnership Officer and advisers. Meetings are held monthly. Contact : Phone : Chairperson Peter Corbett 01463 238159 OR Merkinch Partnership Officer Anne Sutherland OR Merkinch Partnership Officer Anne Sutherland

Merkinch School Parent Council
	The Parent Council is made up of parents of children attending Merkinch School. Meetings are held monthly to discuss fund raising and school resources. Contact : Phone : Fiona Fraser 07818 630613

Merkinch Street League
	Football coaching and taking part in Inverness Street League competitions for children aged 12 to 14 years. Contact : Phone : David Paulin 07951 977922

Merkinch Tots
	A parent and toddler group for parents and carers of children under 5 years. Sessions take place at Merkinch Community Centre every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 12noon. Contact : Phone : Chairperson Lorraine Morris 07789 666725

Merkinch Traders
	A group of local traders with businesses in and around Grant Street. Contact : Phone : Anne Sutherland 01463 718989

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	A drop-in centre for young people aged 14-25, providing access to information, advice and opportunities. Contact : Phone : Neil Thomson 01463 717639