
We are thrilled to celebrate over a decade of partnership with Wheatley Group, a Pioneering Partner with MCR Pathways since 2013. Their commitment has transformed opportunities for the young people we support.
Wheatley Group seconded their own talent to support our expansion in Glasgow, helping to strengthen our workforce and ensure we could reach more people. They also played a key role in pioneering Talent Tasters, offering young people invaluable insights into potential careers and equipping them with essential skills for the future.
As well as this, many of their employees have supported the mentoring programme and have:
– Mentored 54 young people
– Across 27 schools in 3 local authorities
– Contributed more than 1,300 volunteering hours
Their dedication has created life-changing opportunities, with 86% of supported young people staying in school after S4 and 77% progressing to positive destinations such as university, college, employment, or apprenticeships.
Now, Wheatley Group is taking its support even further:
– Recruiting 50 new mentors from their staff and contractors
– Offering guaranteed work experience opportunities to mentees
– Providing taster sessions in housing, care, legal, and digital sectors
Our CEO, Sharon McIntyre, who ran the MCR programme during her time at Wheatley Group, shared:
“Wheatley Group is a progressive partner and a true community anchor. They are deeply committed to ‘making lives better’ and supporting the community across all their operations. At MCR we are grateful for their continued partnership and look forward to the next decade of working together.”
Wheatley’s partnership with MCR Pathways is more than just a commitment, it’s about transforming the lives of young people in their communities. Their involvement has not only made a difference to young people but has also enriched the skills and experiences of their staff. Thank you, Wheatley Group, for an incredible partnership 💜