MCFB is taking part in this year’s #GivingTuesday campaign with a campagin that highlights the support we provide to young people who have settled in Edinburgh. It is the story of Abijah (not her real name).

#GivingTuesday, led in the UK by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), will take place on Tuesday 29th November this year, following the huge retail sales on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The campaign offers an alternative to the shopping frenzy and encourages people to do good stuff for the charities and causes they care about. Last year #GivingTuesday broke a Guinness World Record for the most online donations in 24 hours, as people gave away £35 million to good causes globally.

MCFB has partnered with local businesses, Ostara, Downes Opticians and Bikecraft to raise awareness of the support we provide to young people and families who have settled in Edinburgh.

You will be able to donate at any of these businesses on Tuesday 29th November or you can donate online today here

£5 will pay for one outreach home visit to a family

£10 will fund one art therapy session

£15 will buy resources for a group work session (snacks, play materials etc)

£30 will pay for 2 young people to access specialized outdoor activities, e.g. kayaking, mountain biking, paddle boarding.

Thank you!