What do we do?
The Risk Factory is an interactive safety centre. We manufacture everyday risks in a safe environment and aim to teach people how to deal with or avoid risks altogether. Our aim is to provide high quality, interactive community safety education, which will help to develop pro-active citizenship.
How are we funded?
The centre is funded by four local authorities; City of Edinburgh Council, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian councils. Through this funding all Primary 7 children from these local authorities have a place at the centre. We also have a number of sponsors and partners that support the centre.
Although funded by four local authorities the centre adopts the practices and policies of City of Edinburgh Council.
Who can visit?
Primary 7 children from across Edinburgh and the Lothians and pupils from other local authorities are welcome to visit.
Cub scouts for their Home Safety and Road Safety badges.
Adults with additional needs who are moving towards greater independence and independent living.
If you are a member of another group or organisation who would like to visit the centre please get in contact with us to discuss your needs and a possible visit.
Other Facilities
The centre has a number of meeting rooms available. We can cater for meetings, conferences and our scenario area is an ideal and unique setting for training.
Would you like to spend some time helping local children and other groups learn what to do if their house goes on fire, or how to make a 999 call? At the Risk Factory we rely on our volunteers to do this. Two different volunteering roles are available:
Training and ongoing support is provided. All we ask of our volunteers is a minimum of two sessions per month (3 hours per visit).
If you are interested and would like to get involved, then please call us on 455 8930 for further details.
