We root our mission in the principle that young people are the driver of their own change.
A trusted adult mentor provides the consistent, focussed, emotional support essential for stability, directly addressing the significant wellbeing challenges many young people face. In an era of rising mental health concerns, this confirms that our relationship first model is essential. This level of personal stability and resilience is the platform upon which education attainment, confidence and positive destinations are built.
Our impact speaks for itself
Changing lives through the power of mentoring
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Holly arrived in Scotland from Vietnam and was quickly placed into foster care and enrolled as an S5 pupil. She faced significant language and cultural barriers, feeling often under confident and isolated, which made forming relationships and settling into school difficult.
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The biggest change was Holly’s confidence, she became more confident in English and throughout school which is allowing her to have higher self esteem.
As Holly’s mentor, Aimee’s role was to provide patience, a listening ear and encouraging presence. Her previous experience mentoring and with English as a second language allowed her to tailor the support perfectly to Holly’s needs.
The power of connection and positive change
Michael's Journey
Michael started Year 11 struggling with attendance, external pressures, and anxiety. His disengagement led to poor behaviour and ungraded mock exam results. By the end of the year and with his mentor’s help, Michael’s focus had vastly improved and his motivation had shifted to achieving for himself.
Matthew's transformation
Matthew was referred to MCR as a care experienced young person presenting as quite low and lacking in confidence. Connected through shared experiences, his mentor immediately helped Matthew rebuild his confidence, providing support and advice during his recovery.
Laura's academic excellence
Laura began her mentoring journey in S3 facing low confidence, a challenging home environment and a lack of focus regarding her post school future. Her immediate need was to stabilise her school engagement. Laura was matched with Val whose consistency was crucial.
Sam's new trajectory
Sam was referred to MCR Pathways as he was at risk of having social worker involvement. Initially, Sam turned down support feeling like it was something he didn’t need. However, Sam recognised that he was struggling with exceptional circumstances in his home-life, and because his brother had spoken highly of mentoring, Sam decided it could be something positive.
Our mission is simple. Connections, powered by a trusted adult relationship.
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Young person
We measure positive change by using a holistic evidence and impact framework that triangulates the vital transformation young people describe to us with mentor insights, partner experience and rigorous national statistics.
This methodology includes; Progress and Impact Sessions, Young Persons Surveys, Mentor Surveys, and quantifiable data that measures improvements in attendance, attainment, wellbeing and positive destinations.
This ensures our key insights are both credible and impactful.
We continue to build our movement for change
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Verifiable Impact
74% of mentors have seen an improvement in their young person’s confidence and self-belief.
Community Connection
65% of mentors feel more connected to and involved with their community since starting mentoring.
Development of Skills
78% of mentors have developed their active listening skills further since mentoring a young person.
Empathy and Understanding
85% of mentors have gained a greater understanding of the challenges young people face today.
Personal Fulfilment
89% of mentors have found personal fulfilment in helping others.
Until everyone has someone
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2018 Impact Report
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COVID Impact Report 2021
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