Multi-Cultural Family Base

Multi-Cultural Family Base We provide emotional and practical help to ethnically diverse families in Edinburgh.

MCFB is a voluntary organisation providing a range of services to vulnerable
children, young people and their families. We work with children and parents by themselves, together as a family and with children in groups. Many of our families are from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities and can be new migrants to Edinburgh.

Community can mean many things – the people we grow up with, the friendships we build, the places we spend our time or t...
25/08/2026

Community can mean many things – the people we grow up with, the friendships we build, the places we spend our time or the connections we make along the way.

What brings those communities together is people: sharing experiences, supporting one another, getting involved and making space for others to feel listened to and included.

At MCFB, we create opportunities for young people and families to connect, participate and build relationships across our communities.

Sometimes, simply knowing there are people around you who care can make somewhere feel like it belongs to you too.

What makes you feel connected to your community?

Some of the things that shape us most aren’t learned from a textbook. We learn through conversations, friendships and ex...
21/08/2026

Some of the things that shape us most aren’t learned from a textbook.

We learn through conversations, friendships and experiences – from listening to different perspectives, sharing what we know and discovering things together.

For young people, having opportunities to connect with others can help build confidence, develop new skills and deepen their understanding of themselves and the world around them.

At MCFB, we’re proud to create spaces where that kind of learning can happen.

What’s something another person has taught you that you've never forgotten?

We’re recruiting a Project Worker to join our Early Years Team! The Early Years Service offers targeted support antenata...
19/08/2026

We’re recruiting a Project Worker to join our Early Years Team!

The Early Years Service offers targeted support antenatally, and for infants and young children up to the age of 3, together with their families. Our service aims to promote early infant-parent relationships and foster positive perinatal and infant mental health through tailored therapeutic interventions. Cultural safety and reflexivity are integral to our practice.

If you bring relevant experience, a strong commitment to anti-oppressive practice and want your work to genuinely matter, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Edinburgh-based
Hybrid working and some flexibility available
👉 Scan the QR code in the image to apply or go to

mcfb.org.uk/vacancies

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Feeling like you belong can make a huge difference. It can be the freedom to share your ideas, express yourself, explore...
18/08/2026

Feeling like you belong can make a huge difference.

It can be the freedom to share your ideas, express yourself, explore your identity or simply spend time with people without feeling like you need to change who you are to fit in.

At MCFB, we want young people to have opportunities to build connections, celebrate what makes them unique and feel valued as part of their communities.

Creating spaces where people can be themselves helps all of us learn from one another and grow together.

What helps you feel comfortable being yourself?

Kindness doesn’t have to be a grand gesture to make an impact. Sometimes it’s checking in with someone, making space for...
14/08/2026

Kindness doesn’t have to be a grand gesture to make an impact.

Sometimes it’s checking in with someone, making space for them to join in or offering a few encouraging words at just the right moment.

Small acts like these can help people feel welcomed, supported and valued – and often stay with us much longer than we realise.

At MCFB, we believe strong communities grow through the connections we make and the ways we support one another.

What’s a small act of kindness someone showed you that you’ve never forgotten?

Going back to school can bring a whole mix of emotions. For some children and young people, it’s exciting to see friends...
11/08/2026

Going back to school can bring a whole mix of emotions.

For some children and young people, it’s exciting to see friends again and get back into a familiar routine. For others, a new school year can feel uncertain, overwhelming or take a little time to adjust to.

Having supportive people around us can make those transitions feel a little easier. At MCFB, we want children and young people to have spaces where they can connect with others, grow in confidence and feel supported through new experiences.

As the new school year approaches, what helps you feel prepared and ready to get started?

Confidence doesn’t always arrive all at once.Sometimes it starts with someone encouraging you to try. Sometimes it grows...
07/08/2026

Confidence doesn’t always arrive all at once.

Sometimes it starts with someone encouraging you to try. Sometimes it grows through small successes, learning something new or simply having people around you who believe in you.

At MCFB, we know that confidence looks different for everyone. That’s why our projects create welcoming spaces where young people can build skills, discover their strengths and celebrate progress together—one step at a time.

What has helped you become more confident? We’d love to hear your experiences in the comments.

Sometimes the most important thing we can offer someone isn’t advice.It’s our attention.Feeling truly listened to can he...
04/08/2026

Sometimes the most important thing we can offer someone isn’t advice.

It’s our attention.

Feeling truly listened to can help people feel seen, valued and understood. It creates space to share experiences, ask for help and build confidence without fear of being judged.

Across MCFB, we see every day how powerful those conversations can be. Whether it’s through Safe Haven, Mosaic, 8+ or Young Ambassadors, creating spaces where people feel heard is at the heart of what we do.

Sometimes one conversation really can make all the difference.

We’d love to hear from you:
Who made you feel truly listened to when you needed it most?

Could you help shape the future of Multi-Cultural Family Base? 💙We’re looking for Volunteer Board Directors to join our ...
03/08/2026

Could you help shape the future of Multi-Cultural Family Base? 💙

We’re looking for Volunteer Board Directors to join our Board of Trustees and play a key role in supporting our mission. It’s a chance to work alongside our CEO and fellow trustees, strengthen our governance and help create lasting positive change for children, young people and families in our communities.

Find out more by following the link below or scanning the QR code.

Address

50 Coburg Street
Edinburgh
EH66HE

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+441314677052

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