Play-Base Edinburgh (originally The Play-Base Project) began in 1995 as a founding member of a consortium of voluntary organisations that shared a common concern for children and families. During 1997 the consortium was reconstructed and Play-Base took over the responsibility for the training programme, supported by the City of Edinburgh Council Community Education Department.

The main focus of the training was, and continues to be, a programme of accessible courses for playworkers, parents and child carers. Having constituted in July 1999 as an independent voluntary organisation with charitable status, Play-Base moved to the Community Education premises at Duncan Place, Leith. This has enabled Play-Base to develop its services and to continue its links with Community Education, now Community Learning and Development.

In 2001 with the departure of our full time worker, the staff hours were changed to employ a part-time Training Co-ordinator and Administrator. In 2005 the Management Committee agreed to change the status of Play-Base and began proceedings to become a Company Limited by Guarantee. This was achieved in 2006. The new name is Play-Base Edinburgh and the work of Play-Base is managed by the Board of Directors. The aims and objectives remain the same as those agreed by the original members. The number of courses provided has increased and new courses have been developed in response to need. Strong links with both statutory and voluntary organisations ensure that we address the needs of parents, playworkers and child carers.

Play-Base Board:  
Jenny McAllum - Chair   
Ailsa Finlayson - Secretary   
Jack Sanderson - Treasurer 
Gail McCail - Member   
Freda O'Byrne - Member 

Play-Base Staff:  
Carol Cross - Administrator 

Play-Base Tutors:  
Barbara Stirling 
Gloria Bee
Barbara Newall

Sessional Creche Workers: 
Winnie Pheely
Kirpal Singh