A huge thank you to @scotparl.bsky.social
staff and MSPs for welcoming us last week.
We loved showcasing how data-driven insight can drive whole-household solutions to tackle poverty.
Excited to deepen collaboration in communities that need it most!
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Thanks to @reformscotland.bsky.social for the platform.
Too many people experience services as a maze of conditions, referrals and missed opportunities. Poverty isnβt inevitable - but we have to design systems that help people out, not hold them in. Grateful to share our perspective.
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It's great to be @tigersgroup.bsky.social The Biology of Belonging conference today! If you're there stop by at our stand and say hello to @mrtncnvn.bsky.social and @thewisegroup.bsky.social π
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We need to be smarter about poverty
You wonβt often hear a social enterprise Chief Executive say that money isnβt such a big deal, and youβre not going to hear it from me either.β¦
Grateful to see @thewisegroup.bsky.social @seanduffy69.bsky.social featured in yesterday's Herald - making the case for a smarter, more relational approach to tackling poverty. Prevention is powerful, and weβre proud to be part of the conversation. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
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Wonderful opening to Aberlourβs conference by @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social calling for a values based approach to tackling #childpoverty . We can do better and we must do better. Well done @aberlourcharity.bsky.social
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We are delighted to receive Β£2.2 million in funding from The Scottish Government's Tackling Child Poverty Fund to continue delivering our Relational Mentoring service.
Read all about the service and what the support will mean for our customers here: www.thewisegroup.co.uk/latest-news/... π
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π Breaking the cycle of poverty π
Our mentors in Glasgow, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, Lanarkshire & the Borders help families overcome barriers to work through Connect.
π‘ Tackling health, childcare & digital exclusion = brighter futures!
π Thanks to our mentors & @DWP! #EmpoweringFamilies
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Sean Duffy CEO shares rection to the Scottish Budget "Clarity and long-term thinking are essential to ensure policies deliver real, lasting change. Our insight reports show how relational mentoring shifts the dial in real lives, creating sustainable progress" www.thewisegroup.co.uk/reports/
05.12.2024 10:08 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Why a peer-mentoring scheme in schools can make life better for women like me
In schools across Scotland, senior pupils are working to change attitudes and tackle violence against women and girls.
βEach and every day, women like me have to second guess their every move in an attempt to avoid becoming the next headline.β
Great work from Bethel Tesfay on how peer-mentoring schemes on gender-based violence can make women safer.
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2475238...
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Over the last 2 days, @thewisegroup.bsky.social delivered Construction Health & Safety course at Castle Huntly fr 15 participants . One, at end of 13yr sentence, passed his 1st ever exam - perfect score! Moments like these) and there are many) evidence impact our colleagues make.π #MakingADifference
27.11.2024 09:30 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Why releasing prisoners early to ease overcrowding will make Scotland a safer place
We all have a vested interest in making rehabilitation work
Concerted plans and investment in evidenced and structured alternatives to custody alongside more in community support needs to be adopted at pace as major route to remedy. @thewisegroup.bsky.social have evidenced this approach .Follow the insight & break the cycle
www.scotsman.com/news/scottis...
27.11.2024 07:08 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Great insight from our partner org @nea-ukcharity.bsky.social shining a light on the reality of FP. @thewisegroup.bsky.social 2024 UK Fuel Poverty tracker evidenced similar madethe following recommendations to @gov.scot.web.brid.gy & @teamlabouruk.bsky.social to alleviate π. Simple & deliverableπ€
27.11.2024 08:15 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Radio Scotland - Listen Live - BBC Sounds
Listen live to BBC Radio Scotland on BBC Sounds
My @thewisegroup.bsky.social colleague on @teamlabouruk.bsky.social plans to support people back to work π www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
26.11.2024 13:36 β π 4 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
So much opportunity aheadπOur Breaking Down Barriers to Employment report tackles inactivity. It focuses on root causesβnot just symptoms.
Our Connect service strengthens JCP engagement & health link, Mentoring delivers real impact. Weβre ready to make the glue stick𧩠www.thewisegroup.co.uk/reports/
24.11.2024 14:53 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Fuel fear is complex. Our Relational Mentoring approach helps households change their relationship with energyβemotionally and financially. The energy sector is intricately linked to wider societal issues. Providers are uniquely positioned to help drive change. #socialimpact #fuelfear
21.11.2024 13:30 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Balanced and insightful contribution on #BBCGMS from @fergusmcneill.bsky.social around Early Release . Simple message - move away from prison as a universal solution - resource and do more in the community π . @thewisegroup.bsky.social
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Thank you to @pfokane.bsky.social MSP for visiting our Paisley Hub today. We had a great discussion about innovative solutions to support Scotlandβs most vulnerable and enable lasting change.
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YouTube video by The Purpose Coalition
Sean Duffy from The Wise Group on the justice system and relational mentoring
ποΈOur CEO's latest podcast with Fit For Purpose shares insights on creating real opportunities to lead in sustainable employment, tackle fuel poverty, and build resilient communities. youtu.be/Gb_D60awv40?... @seanduffy69.bsky.social
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