In the past five years, female genital mutilation (FGM) is an issue that has come out of the shadows. The National FGM Centre has played a key role in raising awareness of the issue since its launch in March 2015. The centre, which is funded by the Department for Education and run by Barnardo's with support from the Local Government Association, has been headed up since December 2017 by Leethen Bartholomew, a social worker specialising in faith-based harmful practices and safeguarding children.
You joined the organisation during a period of uncertainty over funding. Has that been resolved?
During our first two years, we piloted our work in six local authorities, of which three decided to continue partnering with the centre.
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