The Wise Group launch new Relational Mentoring Scotland
- Area of Work: Children and Young People
- Type: News Item
- Published: 17th February 2026

Mentoring designed to walk alongside you and your family
Delivered by the Wise Group, a social enterprise that enables people to change their lives, on behalf of Scottish Government. Relational Mentoring Scotland offers free one-to-one mentoring to families living in Glasgow, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, Inverclyde and Scottish Borders.
RMS can help families overcome challenges through:
- One to one tailored support
- Confidence and motivation
- Life skills and goal setting
- Planning for the future
- Introducing you to resources in the local area
- Connections to other services and support
- Improving or gaining employement skills.
Eligibility criteria
- Caring responsibility for children living in the household either consistently or part of the week
- Willing to engage with their mentor
- Live in 1 of our 6 local authority areas
To find out more information, visit the Wise Group website, or email relationalmentoringscotland@thewisegroup.co.uk.
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