It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the death of such a beloved friend of MCFB, Wendy Paterson. She died on 1st May with her family at her side. Wendy had been a driving force and committed supporter of our organisation from the very early days in Smith’s Place, before the […]
In memory of Wendy Paterson Read Post »
You may have noticed that our office looks a little quiet! Staff are working from home for the foreseeable future. Our services are open, and you can still call and leave a voicemail or email hello@mcfb.org.uk and we will respond when we are able. For emergency resources, please see the following:Service (Tel Number, Email): —Emergency
MCFB services will be closed until we’re back in the office on January 5th! If you are hoping to call and get in touch with us, please wait until January when our phone lines will be open. For emergency resources, please see the following: Service (Tel Number, Email): — Emergency (999 or 112): You should call
Our Annual General Meeting is on October 30th, 2025. See our Annual Report to see the work we’ve been doing over the past year and what our future work looks like!
Are ye’ dancin’? MCFB is having a ceilidh on Friday January 31st from 6-8 PM at Edinburgh College, in the Hub Space. We will have music by Tinderbox, food from Edinburgh College catering students, a raffle, a giveaway, and more!
Welcome to the first episode of The Multi-Cultural Family Broadcast, brought to you by the MCFB Young Ambassadors. In this inaugural episode, we sit down with a few of our service users to share stories of their experiences combatting racism in education. https://tinyurl.com/mcfb-podcast-ep1
We are running our summer programme again this year! Reach out to your project worker for information about the weeklong programme and the visit to the Zoo! Sign up for the picnic here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mcfb-potluck-picnic-tickets-929019170347?aff=oddtdtcreator
MCFB’s Summer Outings Read Post »
In November 2019, following the departure of Steve Gowenlock, Anne Spiers was appointed the new acting CEO of MCFB. Anne has extensive experience both working directly with children and families and as a practice educator in both the statutory and voluntary sectors. She started working at MCFB in 2016, initially employed as a Project Leader
An interview with Anne Spiers Read Post »
That was what we asked of these youngsters from Syria, some of our #NewScots who are making homes and building their lives here. In a joint project with artist Leena Nammari, the Stills photography folk and the SCRAN archive people at Historic Environment Scotland this energetic crew delved into Edinburgh’s history, and explored ideas of their place in the city. Title image and photo
Recapture Edinburgh Read Post »
A group of multicultural mums attending the MCFB weekly Mums’ support group have written, tested and curated recipes for a new cookbook which was launched at Ostara Café on 27 November. Award winning chef, Pam Brunton of Inver Restaurant in Argyll spoke at the launch. Profits from the sale of the book will go towards
Cook book supports minority ethnic mothers in Edinburgh Read Post »
