One hour a week can change a young life in the North East of England 🌟
Giving just one hour a week can prove transformational for a young person in a local school.
Find out more: mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor
We didn't just welcome The Scottish Government's Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2026-31: Bringing Hope, Brighter Futures, we helped shape it and secured a further £1 million investment for Scotland's young people!
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🤝 We're excited to announce an innovative new pilot programme in partnership with @fifecouncil.bsky.social and Developing the Young Workforce Fife.
Your life experience and 1 hour a week is all it takes to make a real difference.
Read more and become a mentor today: tinyurl.com/mrujfmap
What a great way to start Scottish Apprenticeship Week!
As proud sponsors of the award category, we are absolutely delighted for Hannah Magill, who was named as Foundation Apprentice of the Year at the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards 🌟
Read more: tinyurl.com/pp2txsmb
We are delighted to feature in the inaugural 'Sector Spotlight' by Women in Public Affairs Scotland!
In this op-ed, our CEO, Sharon McIntyre, reflects on her career across public and third sector organisations and the new, ambitious influencing chapter for MCR Pathways: tinyurl.com/mumdwxwt
⚡ | You can now download our Manifesto. Our message to policymakers is to adopt a proposed Trusted Adult Guarantee.
Every young person, like Jamie, deserves that "rock", a consistent, reliable person who believes in their potential.
Download our Manifesto: tinyurl.com/2s3br5dn
⚡ | Young people’s voices are at the heart of our first-ever Manifesto, which was shaped by young people like Mia, through workshops, roundtables, surveys and consultations.
Their lived experience, hopes and ambitions drive our ask: Adopt a Trusted Adult Guarantee.
Download: tinyurl.com/2s3br5dn
⚡ | Every young person deserves someone in their corner. That’s why we have launched our first-ever Manifesto.
Our ask of policymakers is simple: adopt a Trusted Adult Guarantee—a consistent, reliable person who holds a vital place in the support network of a young person.
tinyurl.com/2s3br5dn
⚡ | Our incredible colleagues, along with so many inspirational people from the voluntary sector, have had an amazing experience at #SCVOGathering.
Learn more about our work in ensuring every young person who needs a trusted adult is supported to find a path to a brighter future: lnkd.in/ecFnV9s2
⚡| Become a volunteer mentor during National Mentoring Month.
We need more volunteer mentors in Glasgow, South Lanarkshire, East Renfrewshire, Edinburgh, West Lothian, The Highlands and Clackmannanshire.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/5xnpjz5r
#nationalmentoringmonth | #mentoring | #volunteering
Thank you for having us @childrensreporter.bsky.social! ⚡
🏛️ | As we approach the budget announcement, MCR Pathways calls on resolute action by the Scottish Government.
Previous commitments and pledges must be upheld to truly invest and support young people to find pathways to brighter futures across Scotland.
Read more here:
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⚡| Five small steps - that’s all it takes.
It doesn’t take long at all to get started as a volunteer mentor with MCR Pathways. What’s more, our friendly team is here to guide you at every step.
Register today: tinyurl.com/msa6e3vd
⚡| All it takes is one click to get started.
From there it’s just five small steps to get started as a volunteer mentor with MCR Pathways.
In no time you’ll be helping a young person in your local community to ignite the vital spark.
Register today: tinyurl.com/msa6e3vd
⚡| Chances are that you have so many qualities that we’re looking for in a volunteer mentor.
If you have these qualities, could give just one hour a week to help a young person in your local community to spark their potential, we’d love to hear from you.
Register today: tinyurl.com/msa6e3vd
⚡| What makes a good mentor?
Listening and sharing experiences helps a young person awaken their ambition.
Give one hour a week to spark potential in your community. No hero cape required—you already have the voltage to ignite that vital spark.
Register today: tinyurl.com/msa6e3vd
What a way to start 2026, Andrew! We're so grateful for you taking on not one, but two Kiltwalks to raise vital funds for young people. Good luck with the training, and we'll see you there! 🧡
⚡️| It won’t just be your future self thanking you in a year’s time. Help a young person to ignite their vital spark whilst rediscovering your own.
Become a volunteer mentor.
Register today: tinyurl.com/msa6e3vd
⚡| Make your resolution count.
Like Howard, a former Marine, you can help a young person ignite their spark. Sometimes just being there to listen can transform a life.
Register today: tinyurl.com/msa6e3vd
#NewYearPurpose #MentorSupport #MCRPathways
🚀 | Happy New Year! Make your resolution count this year.
Become a mentor and help a young person ignite their spark whilst rediscovering your own. If you could give just one hour a week to a young person in your local community, we’d love to hear from you.
Register here: tinyurl.com/msa6e3vd
⚡ | A steady, reliable presence makes all the difference.
Laura began her mentoring journey in S3, facing low confidence, a challenging home environment and a lack of focus regarding her post-school future. Things changed for Laura when she met her mentor, Val.
Read more: tinyurl.com/2zf6tk2w
⚡ | The right support makes all the difference
Matthew was referred to MCR as a care experienced young person presenting as quite low and lacking in confidence.
Things changed for Matthew when he met his mentor, Simon. Read Matthew’s story: tinyurl.com/4chxf9jh
#mentoring #volunteering #charity
⚡| Annual Report 2024/25 Available to download now.
89% of mentors found personal fulfilment in helping young people to find paths to brighter futures through mentoring.
Download our annual report: tinyurl.com/y2acwvas
Become a mentor: tinyurl.com/bdddakdk
#charity | #mentoring | #volunteering
⚡| A boost in confidence makes a massive difference
Our mission is simple. Connections powered by trusted adult relationships Until everyone like Holly has someone, our mission continues.
Read Holly’s story: tinyurl.com/ync9cdp4
#strategy | #mentoring | #volunteering | #charitynews
⚡| Annual Report 2024/25 available to download now.
Together, we’re changing lives through the power of mentoring.
This year, 93% of mentored young people from across the UK have gone on to a positive destination after leaving school.
Download our annual report: tinyurl.com/y2acwvas
⚡| Annual Report 2024/25 Available to download now.
It’s proved another incredible year supporting greater numbers of young people in sparking potential and awakening ambition on path to brighter futures across the United Kingdom.
Download our annual report: tinyurl.com/y2acwvas
📣 | In launching our new strategy, we’re making a pledge to our bold, fearless and relentlessly ambitious community.
First up and most importantly, this is our message to young people - Let your potential shine bright.
Read more: tinyurl.com/4ztff9uc
#mentoring | #charitynews | #strategy
📣 | We have a new strategy - Each year, our growing community of mentors, donors, staff and partners supports over 7,000 young people: all united by a belief that every young person deserves someone to help them find their way to a brighter future. 🟠⚪🟠
Find out more: tinyurl.com/4ztff9uc
⚡ | MCR Pathways hosts first-ever Vital Sparks Summit, launching a bold, vibrant new three-year organisational strategy.
Read more: tinyurl.com/dyz9kypz
Become a mentor: tinyurl.com/bdddakdk
#strategy | #mentoring | #charitynews
⚡| MCR Pathways recently marked five years of partnering with @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social (SFRS), supporting 140 young people so far in finding paths to brighter futures across Scotland through the power of mentoring.
Read more: tinyurl.com/bdcmuks2
Become a mentor: tinyurl.com/bdddakdk
