News & Blog
The latest thoughts and updates from the Mulberry Bush
75th Anniversary Silent Auction
Help us celebrate the end of our 75th Anniversary by taking part in our Silent Auction. Many incredible lots will be available to bid on that include signed memorabilia, exclusive weekends away and once in a lifetime experiences you cannot get anywhere else. Read more
Global Inclusive Schools Forum, Paris, 14th & 15th March 2024
Polly Cheswick recently represented The Mulberry Bush at the Global Inclusive Schools Forum co-hosted by the International Forum of ... Read more
One last push for the house refurbishments!
We are thrilled to announce that our House Refurbishment Appeal has raised £950,000 so far! Thanks to the incredible generosity ... Read more
Allaži Children and Family Support Center Visit
In April 2023 the Allaži Children and Family Support Center in Lativia contacted the Mulberry Bush to ask if we would support them to ... Read more
Creating an Inclusive Environment to Promote Recovery: Relational Practice
Relational Practice is a way of working that recognizes the primary importance of the quality of relationships. It is the foundation ... Read more
Trustees Sought
Since 1948, The Mulberry Bush has been helping traumatised children and those around them. As part of our continuing evolution, and to ... Read more
Parikrma Humanity Foundation visit: Day 4
As their trip comes to a close, John and Adam reflect on a everything they've learned during a remarkable week visiting the Parikrma Humanity Foundation in India. Read more
Parikrma Humanity Foundation visit: Day 3
Today Adam and John visited Parikrama Nandini school. They joined the whole school assembly, where the children ran the whole thing. It included their choir singing, dancing and a song and dance by the junior school. It was wonderful. Read more
Parikrma Humanity Foundation visit: Day 2
John and Adam visit Parikrma Oxygen, an 11 acre rural site 70km outside Bangalore. The main building was built by an alumni of Parikrma and a theme of all their sites is amazing artwork done by the children. Read more
Parikrma Humanity Foundation visit: Day One
This week our CEO John Turberville & Head of Shifford Adam Clarke are in India to meet with Parikrma Humanity Foundation, an organisation whose goal is to make a difference one child at a time through education, youth development and policy making. Read more
Big Give Christmas Challenge 2023
Noah (not his real name) has just turned 7. His life has been a constant struggle; because of neglect and abuse, he simply doesn’t ... Read more
Women of the Year Lunch 2023
This year we hosted our Women of the Year Lunch at the historic Sommerville College in Oxford. We brought together over 200 amazing women to celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of extraordinary women. Read more
Pistachio and Rose Polenta Cake Recipe
Pistachio & Rose Polenta Cake RecipeServes 8Prep time 25 minsCook time 40 minsTotal time Approx 1hr 10 minsThis incredible and ... Read more
FdA Graduation Ceremony
HUGE congratulations to this year's FdA students who graduated at UWE Bristol. They've all worked so hard and really deserve to celebrate and have some well deserved rest! Read more
75th Anniversary Supporters Lunch
As part of our 75th celebrations, it was wonderful to welcome guests to our Open Day, who heard about the incredible work of everyone in The Mulberry Bush. Read more
‘Best Practice Forum’ at House of Lords
On Friday 14th July The Mulberry Bush joined IRCT (Institute for the Recovery from Childhood Trauma) for their Best Practice Forum at the House of Lords. Read more
Making a splash at ‘Aqua Day’!
Aqua Day is an opportunity for the whole of The Mulberry Bush to come together as a community and make memories. Read more
Weather, what weather? It was a delight!
Set in the beautiful grounds of Ham Court, Bampton, guests were treated to the most spectacular circus show complimented by a stunning 4 course meal. Read more
The Mulberry Bush invited to opening of ‘Ein Platz fur Kinder’
In June 2023 the Mulberry Bush was invited to the opening of a new residential school 'Ein Platz fur Kinder' in Chiemsee, Germany Read more
The Rahul Moodgal prize for Therapeutic Child Care
We're delighted to announce that this year's annual 'Rahul Moodgal prize for Therapeutic Child Care' is awarded to Nikki Arnold. Read more
Blakes Kitchen lends their support to our Hands On campaign
We so thankful that our friends at Blake's Kitchen, Bampton, are supporting our Hands On campaign. Read more
“Just don’t ask us how we are!”: Helping the Ukrainian people in our own special way
Our Ukrainian colleagues explained in detail how the war had led to children losing their trust in adults and how it was the mission to try to restore this. Read more
Dr Dave Roberts and Dawn Davidson have paper published
Congratulations to Dr Dave Roberts and Dawn Davidson from our Outreach team who've had their paper 'Raising standards of training, a therapeutic approach' published. Read more
Dame Prue Leith backs ‘Hands On for The Mulberry Bush’
We are both delighted and honoured that Dame Prue Leith has leant her support to our ‘Hands On for The Mulberry Bush’ campaign. Read more
Fools Delight Circus presents – The Green
Prepare yourselves for a truly unique experience and to be astounded by the amazing exuberance of this fabulous show - this is this summer’s answer to great entertainment & exquisite food! Read more
Celebrating 75 years of The Mulberry Bush!
We were founded way back in 1948 and this year will celebrate our 75th year with a series of celebrations. The charity transforms the lives of all those affected by childhood trauma and in its 75th year, the demand for our services is higher than ever. Read more
Hands On for The Mulberry Bush
As part of our 75th anniversary celebrations, we're launching a brilliant new campaign called 'Hands On for The Mulberry Bush'. We are ... Read more
London Marathon runners raise over £7,000 for the Mulberry Bush!
Team MB London Marathon 2023 Read more
Annual SPARK day a great success!
Our second SPARK (Speaking about Research and Knowledge) Day, held at Bampton Methodist church on Thursday 13th April, was a great ... Read more
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The heart of the charity’s practice expertise is The Mulberry Bush School in Standlake, Oxfordshire.
Outreach
Training, consultation and support to schools, care services and organisations working with challenging or vulnerable children, their families and communities.
Our research
The Mulberry Bush is committed to research in therapeutic residential and foster care.
MB3
MB3 (The Mulberry Bush Third Space) is the National Centre for Reflective Practice.
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