“Because women are being supported to live safer, healthier, more stable lives and .. empowered to make better choices for themselves and those around them, we saw mentoring as making a positive and complementary contribution “ @TheLinesBetweet read more shinementoring.org/sites/default/…

Fancy joining the Shine national team, supporting mentors across Scotland? Now recruiting sacro.org.uk/organisation/v…

interested in working for Shine and being a key player in supporting the mentors in their work? Now recruiting for an administrator role: sacro.org.uk/organisation/v…

Apex Scotland, the national charity that supports those who have experienced the criminal justice system is recruiting Trustees, people who understand the issues impacting those who have experienced the justice service and the stigma they face. More info goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP10…

“generally I absolutely love being a mentor, every day is totally different, constantly learning new things both personally and professionally and you can find out a lot about your local community by doing this line of work”. To learn more visit shinementoring.org

interested in joining Shine as a mentor and supporting women in moving to positive futures post-sentencing? Apex now recruiting in the highlands apexscotland.org.uk/vacancies/pers…

interested in supporting Shine? Now recruiting for administrator post sacro.org.uk/organisation/v…

'Shine saved my life' One of Shine’s women recently giving thanks shinementoring.org

One of our amazing Shine mentors talking about the women they support: “giving them a platform to say…. I work for you, this service is for you, …..this is for you to be the best version of you, so what is it do you want to do?” shinementoring.org/about

“thank you very much for all the help you have given me so far, I really do appreciate everything you do for me, goodness knows where would be with your constant help and support” one of Shine’s women commenting on her mentor recently shinementoring.org

“Through the years, I’ve grown a wee bit extra because I’ve had support with Shine.” Read more about Shine’s work here: shinementoring.org/sites/default/…

“Honestly, I tear up thinking about what that service has done for me.” @TheLinesBetweet read more about the assessment of Shine: shinementoring.org/sites/default/…

Shine helps women with real and positive changes to their lives following a custodial sentence, here Karen reflects on her experience, fears and hopes open.spotify.com/episode/34b0I2…

2024 'Just a quick note to say you are a super star. Got the tag off today and feeling super positive and very privileged and grateful I have a future to build. Thank you for your care and support.” One of Shine’s women giving thanks shinementoring.org

“You can tell when somebody cares about their job and actually has empathy and a heart….I just felt safe knowing that (mentor) had my best interests at heart.” Learn more about Claire’s experience of Shine here shinementoring.org/sites/default/…

Shine is proud to be part of the Digital Lifelines programme, providing devices to women as they transition from prison into communities across Scotland. Devices have helped women to engage with their support network, access services and build connection📲 bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla…

“….it’s fabulous when you see people succeed in their lives and sometimes it’s the smaller accomplishments that make the biggest difference”. One of our mentors speaking recently about their work. shinementoring.org

read more about the great work Access To Industry and Shine does, in this case study: accesstoindustry.co.uk/case_study/cas…

“I think one of the biggest successes was the introduction of mobile phones for women being released from prison during COVID…” open.spotify.com/episode/0rH40I…

“ women who have provided feedback…often describe working with their mentor as helpful, supportive, encouraging and effective.” @TheLinesBetweet indd.adobe.com/view/c2e3f8fc-…