Mentoring‍

THE WISE GROUP

The Wise Group is a leading social enterprise working to lift people out of poverty. As an enterprise, they build bridges to opportunity for the most vulnerable in our society. Their team does this through mentoring support, employment, skills, and energy advice. Every day they support their customers into jobs, work to lift people out of fuel poverty, and help people coming out of prison to build a better future. Their work is varied, and underlying everything they do is a passion and commitment for social justice and a fairer society for all.

AID & ABET

Aid & Abet supports people involved in the criminal justice system in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Lothian, with a focus on those who have been in custody. It is an initiative that is led by people who have, themselves, been in prison, mostly as a result of addiction problems. This direct experience gives Aid & Abet its strength. Our vision is: “Once someone has been in prison, they need never go back”.

APEX SCOTLAND

Apex Scotland are the specialist organisation which, for over 35 years, has contributed to a safer Scotland by working with people with criminal convictions or at risk of committing offences to give them the necessary skills to change their behaviour and lead fulfilling lives.

SACRO

Sacro is a Scottish community justice organisation which works to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities. Sacro provides a wide range of direct, innovative services in Community Justice, Public Protection, Care and Housing. Our services are designed to help build safe communities by reducing conflict, helping people to avoid getting caught up in the criminal justice system, and supporting people whose lives are in crisis. The organisation works with a broad range of people, including those harmed by crime and those responsible for that harm, people who are at risk and in need of support, protection and care.

GRACE CHOCOLATES

Grace Chocolates chocolates are handmade by women who have touched the criminal justice system and are choosing to make positive changes in their lives. Through making and selling their delicious chocolates, the women receive training and work experience. As well as building transferable skills their positive learning environment equips them with the skills they need to build resilience, self-esteem and confidence which will support them to make positive and lasting changes in their lives.

INCLUDEM

Includem are a Scottish youth support charity that works with young people and families to help them transform their lives. They see a world where every child and young person is respected, valued, and has the opportunity to actively participate in all aspects of society.

HEAVY SOUND

Heavy Sound transforms the lives of vulnerable and disengaged young people and adults across East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh. They work with young people to improve their health, wellbeing and capability by teaching them new skills in music, biking, sports, life skills and mentoring, leading them into positive pathways to future destinations. They work with adults involved in the criminal justice system in HMP Edinburgh and in the community, building relationships and supporting them into services. Their lived experience mentors show people that change is possible.

THRIVING SURVIVORS

Thriving Survivors provide safe and trauma responsive support for survivors of trauma, regardless of their circumstances or background. Offering emotional and practical support to survivors, all from staff who have lived experience of trauma themselves.