The recent graduation event of the first Florence Nightingale Foundation and Mary Seacole Trust leadership development programme was both a joyous and emotional occasion. Our joint partnership with Health Education England provided support and leadership development to nurses, midwives and health visitors who are working to improve health inequalities, particularly in ethnic minority communities. Mary […] Read More
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And so it’s Christmas … A message from Mary Seacole Trust Chair Trevor Sterling
As another year draws to a close, I remind myself of the last few difficult years. Political turmoil, a pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine, a chilling reminder of Mary Seacole’s time in the Crimea. It is easy to take for granted what we have all been through. This year has most certainly been a […] Read More
Bush & Co work harder to educate themselves this Black History Month
As part of Black History Month 2022, Bush & Co, along with colleagues across the Group it operates within, are taking part in a number of activities focused on education; highlighting the importance of educating themselves to understand inequalities and discrimination faced by others. Inspired by Mary’s own story they are also sharing insightful books, […] Read More
Changes at the top for Seacole Trust
Mary Seacole Trust Chair Trevor Sterling has announced three new appointments in the Trust’s leadership. Lisa Rodrigues CBE is standing down as Vice-Chair to become a Life Patron of the Trust. She has been involved with both the Mary Seacole Memorial Statue Appeal and Mary Seacole Trust for over ten years. Following the unveiling of […] Read More
In Search of Mary Seacole – the Making of a Cultural Icon
“Mary is portrayed as a a caring person ready to minister to the sick, but also as a feisty businesswoman” This book debunks many of the myths surrounding the Seacole story that have passed into folklore. The author approaches her task as an investigator, fact-checking everything with a forensic approach. Was Mary really born on […] Read More
Windrush memorial ‘an important moment in our history’, says MST Chair
Mary Seacole Trust Chair, Trevor Sterling, has welcomed the unveiling of the Windrush memorial in London yesterday (22 June). “The unveiling of the Windrush memorial at Waterloo station in London marks an important moment in British history as we recognise the contribution that generations of people from the Caribbean have made, and continue to make, […] Read More
Workforce fairness is essential to good patient outcomes in the NHS says MST leader
Treating all of the NHS workforce with the dignity and respect they deserve ultimately leads to better outcomes for all patients and communities, Trevor Sterling, Chair of the Mary Seacole Trust, said in response to the independent report from General Sir Gordon Messenger and Dame Linda Pollard into leadership across health and social care in […] Read More
Mary Seacole Memorial Association hosts 41st ceremony
On Saturday 7th May 2022, the Mary Seacole Memorial Association (MSMA) will be hosting their 41st anniversary, annual commemorative service in memory of Mary Seacole. MSMA are a charity that seeks to promote Mary’s life and work whilst also raising funds for the upkeep of her grave and hosting a wreath laying ceremony in May […] Read More
BCA x Snap: Hidden Black Stories
On 11th Feb, Snapchat, in partnership with Black Cultural Archives, will launch a suite of new Augmented Reality experiences to showcase hidden Black stories in London. Launch 11th February, 12:30pm in Trafalgar Square. On the anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison, his granddaughter, Tukwini Mandela will launch the BCA x Snap partnership: Hidden Black […] Read More
New Mary Seacole painting unveiled at Guy’s Hospital on Mary Seacole Day
A new painting honouring the Crimean War nurse Mary Seacole was unveiled today, 23rd November 2021, at Guy’s Hospital in London. Artist Richard Wilson spent 600 hours over three months creating the 1.4 metre by 2.2 metre canvas, which depicts Mary in 1857 at her home in Soho Square in London. Richard was commissioned by […] Read More
