WISE Mentoring

Our organisation

What is WISE Mentoring?

We offer weekly group mentoring and 1:1 mentoring sessions for children aged 9-11 across primary schools at the end of the school day. We also run drop-in sessions for previous attendees, to further the impact of the mentoring they have received, and family days, which welcome both children enrolled in the mentoring projects and any other families and community members who wish to join.

Our cause

Why is this important?

We know that children need to grow up loved, safe and respected to be able to unlock their potential. However, we know that there is a lack of support and enriching activities for many and that there is less and less funding for youth work available. We want to continue responding to this need by providing a safe space and running enriching, educational and supportive projects which will help children develop their self-esteem, to be able to make positive and healthy decisions, and to grow in all aspects of their wellbeing and character.

Continue the work in the community

Develop a mentoring programme for anybody to use

Translate the materials for multilingual and international use

Our research

Evidence-based approach

The project is backed by research gathered and conducted by PhD researcher Hana Butorova at the University of Glasgow. Building on a wealth of evidence in the fields of psychology and education, the project draws on the rich understanding that character growth and positive personal relationships are at the heart of human development.

Hana Butorova

Programmes Director

hana@wisementoring.co.uk

Hi, my name is Hana. I have a heart for creating safe spaces for children where they can develop their wellbeing and grow as people. I decided to set up WISE Mentoring after a previous charity that served the community was dissolved, to honour all the personal relationships we had developed in the community and enable the fantastic work to continue. Around me are a lot of passionate and committed people, many of whom used to volunteer for the now disbanded charity and want to continue giving their time to the children and community that they have come to know and love. I could not be prouder of them.

Amy Livingstone

Community Outreach Director

amy@wisementoring.co.uk

Hi, my name is Amy!
I am overseeing community outreach and ensuring the continuity of the work of WISE in the North East of Glasgow. This includes working with Hana to oversee our community activities, furthering relationships in the community, and supporting all aspects of training and delivery.
I have been building relationships within the community since 2019, initially in the family programme and then as a youth mentor in a local school. Between 2021-2023 I ran all of the mentoring and community programmes of the previous charity.

Jowita Szyszka

Integration and Accessibility Director

jowita@wisementoring.co.uk

Hi my name is Jowita!
My focus as the Integration and Accessibility Director is to connect us with the wider third sector community and make our work and resources more accessible. Both in terms of a multilingual/international context and easier to engage with for children, families and organisations who may experience barriers due to disabilities.

Jinin Cheung

Administration Director

jinin@wisementoring.co.uk

Hi, my name is Jinin! Through my role as the company's Administration Director I get to oversee the working of the company from behind the scenes and ensure all of the work on the ground can run smoothly.

Lucy Krauth

Programme Manager

lucy@wisementoring.co.uk

Hi, I’m Lucy and I’m Programme Manager for WISE!

My role is to oversee our school and community activities, which includes our one-to-one character mentoring programme in primary schools, our holiday camps, and family days! I’m so incredibly proud to be a part of this wonderful team making a difference to those we support with our work.

Fiona Sharp

Project Leader

fiona@wisementoring.co.uk

Hi, I’m Fiona and I’m a Project Leader for WISE!

I lead a character mentoring project in one of our partner primary schools. I organise enriching activities and create a safe space for discussions around resilience, self-control and growth mindset, alongside managing a lovely team of volunteer mentors and communicating progress to the school and to parents.

It is a privilege to see the children flourish, becoming more confident and empowered in themselves!

Jupiter Green

Project Leader

jupiter@wisementoring.co.uk

Hi, I’m Jupiter and I’m a Project Leader for WISE!

I lead a character mentoring project in one of our partner primary schools. There, I work with 8 wonderful weekly volunteer mentors and a range of other talented people at WISE to provide mentoring to 16 brilliant Primary 6 and Primary 7 mentees.

I’m so grateful to be able to work to support these students and help them grow into more thoughtful, confident young people.

Amelia Rynduch

Project Leader

amelia@wisementoring.co.uk

Hi, I’m Amelia and I’m a Project Leader for WISE!

I lead a project in one of our partner primary schools where I oversee 16 mentoring projects. I have a fabulous team of 8 mentors who help guide their mentees through their Character Journey.

I am thrilled to watch these children grow and develop as we make our way through the projects. Super proud of everything our mentors and mentees have achieved and learned thus far!