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World Mental Health Day
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we want to express our dedication to supporting our service users, students, and staff through their mental health journeys so we can all thrive together!
Black Maternal Mental Health Week 2023
About Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK
Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the mental health challenges faced by Black mothers. Recognised nationally, this initiative aims to promote education, advocacy, and support for Black women during their pregnancy and postpartum journey. By shedding light on the unique mental health disparities experienced by this community, the week-long campaign strives to foster understanding and drive positive change in maternal healthcare practices.
Celebrating Our 25th Year!
We are so excited that the 1st of March is our 25th anniversary! MCFB has loved serving our community in the past, and we look forward to continuing to serve far into the future.
Watch this space for announcements of events, as we plan to celebrate the entire year!
A Letter From Our New CEO!
Hello,
My name is Ethelinda Lashley-Scott, and I am the new CEO of the Multi-Cultural Family Base.
I am thrilled to be here and excited about many of the things we’ll be working on in the near future. I am also very honoured to lead this fantastic organisation whose legacy of helping people from multicultural backgrounds has been sure and steadfast. This has been made possible by the many funders who have supported our initiative and projects over the years.
2022 Holiday Closures
We will be closing our offices from Friday 23 December 2022 and re-opening on Thursday 5 January 2023.
During this time, there are a number of services you can turn to for support, should you need it. These are listed below:
To ask for advice or report a concern about an adult or child, phone Social Care Direct on 0131 200 2327. You can also reach the service out of hours on 0800 731 6969.
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2024
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Out of Office3rd May 2024
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North Edinburgh Community Festival10th April 2024
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April Office Closure21st March 2024
2023
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Mums & Spices 2 Book Launch22nd November 2023
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Happy Diwali13th November 2023
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World Mental Health Day10th October 2023
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Black Maternal Mental Health Week 20232nd September 2023
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Celebrating Our 25th Year!24th February 2023
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A Letter From Our New CEO!2nd February 2023
2022
2021
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Festive period closure days22nd December 2021
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CEO job share announcement29th November 2021
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Summer holiday group work26th June 2021
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Wild swimming fundraiser raises over £800 for MCFB15th March 2021
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Wild Swim Fundraiser5th March 2021
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An update on services during lockdown7th January 2021
2020
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Happy Holidays!23rd December 2020
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A Zoom-based farewell to Marise2nd October 2020
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Back to school and nursery12th August 2020
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Lottery funding allows vital school transition support for minorities to continue9th July 2020
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Funding reprieve for threatened projects25th June 2020
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Imagining - refugee week 202014th June 2020
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Update on support during COVID-191st April 2020
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Support during COVID-1919th March 2020
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Are equalities off the agenda?28th February 2020
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MCFB to take part in Leith Chooses22nd January 2020
2019
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An interview with Anne Spiers18th December 2019
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Cook book supports minority ethnic mothers in Edinburgh26th November 2019
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MCFB CEO to leave after 21 years4th November 2019
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MCFB secures National Lottery funding to support those affected by honour based violence21st August 2019
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Sun, sea and sensory experiences enjoyed by over 100 ethnic minority children and families7th August 2019
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Footprints at The Yard1st June 2019
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MCFB to take part in Refugee Festival29th May 2019
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Dreaming, Perseverance, Resilience is Online26th March 2019
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Banyan Project Comes to an End after 9 Successful Years8th January 2019
2018
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Christmas Cheer22nd December 2018
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Goodbye Rosie18th December 2018
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Dreaming, Perseverance, Resilience: 20 Years of MCFB.21st November 2018
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Supporting Migrant and Refugee Children with School Transition8th November 2018
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Safe Haven Wins Excellence in Children's Services Award7th June 2018
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New Arabic/English Early Years Group21st May 2018
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Mums Group9th May 2018
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On Being a Finalist for SASW Student Social Worker of the Year20th March 2018
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Leith Wren's Nest8th March 2018
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Office to stay closed Friday 2nd March1st March 2018
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Office Closed due to Bad Weather28th February 2018
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MCFB Awarded £20,000 from Scottish Children's Lottery31st January 2018
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New Creative Nurture Group22nd January 2018
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Time for Togetherness Wins Aviva Community Funding16th January 2018
2017
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Christmas closure20th December 2017
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A Fond Farewell29th September 2017
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Footprints from MCFB to Citadel21st September 2017
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4-2-7 Awarded National Lottery Funding21st July 2017
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Bright Choices wins ‘Head above the Parapet’ Award.15th June 2017
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MCFB Universities Family Day Aims to Boost Diversity29th May 2017
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New vacancy - Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Support and Protection Worker9th May 2017
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A musical multi-cultural family day27th February 2017
2016
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First MCFB Giving Tuesday raises awareness and funds7th December 2016
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Scotland is my home24th November 2016
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More Support for Young Carers Offered28th September 2016
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Art Sale brings in vital funds for work with young people17th June 2016
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Banyan Launch and Art Sale27th April 2016
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Exhibition Opportunity - Call for Submissions20th April 2016
2015
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Banyan Project to receive Three Years of Funding.2nd December 2015
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MCFB AGM 20151st December 2015
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New Pilot Project is Stepping Out2nd November 2015
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Bina's Last Serve29th September 2015
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Many Journeys Many Voices Film Launch a Success16th June 2015
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Film Launch4th May 2015
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Yoga Fundraising for MCFB27th April 2015
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Feedback from BME Families in Early Years Event11th February 2015
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Goodbye5th January 2015
