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The Wise Group @wisegroup_se

The Wise Group transforms lives through social enterprise. We help people gain new skills & employment, reduce re-offending & tackle fuel poverty. SC004089

Joined September 2013
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Russell Webster ✍️@russwebt
Apr 24
Looking for justice work in County Durham? New job on the board: Women’s Support Mentor with @wisegroup_se russellwebster.com/job/the-w…

Women’s Support Mentor – Justice Services - Russell Webster

Position: Women’s Support Mentor – Justice Services

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Short interventions can solve problems. They rarely change trajectories. Interventions matter. But when challenges like housing, work, health and finances are interconnected, progress rarely happens in isolation. tinyurl.com/yenx9bw4
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Trust rarely develops on a timetable. Many support programmes run for fixed periods — but for people facing complex challenges, engagement depends on continuity. Short interventions create contact. Trust takes time. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2aud88db
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People face connected problems. Systems often deliver disconnected support. That’s one reason poverty persists. Our latest blog looks at why reversing poverty requires prevention infrastructure, not short interventions. Read more: shorturl.at/I5UwQ #PovertyPrevention
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Households rarely face one challenge at a time, yet our systems still respond in fragments. Is managing poverty costing Scotland more than reversing it? Our latest article explores why integrated, relational support can reduce long-term demand. Read: tinyurl.com/3wdzew8p
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Accessing support in the UK is complicated. Every service helps with something different - but if you have a range of barriers to overcome, it’s overwhelming to know where to start. Meet Alla, who is working with the Wise Group. See more on @STVNews 👉 news.stv.tv/west-central/cos…
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Great to see @SGNgas’ vulnerable households report. Our Wise Group & SGN partnership will reach 2.6k Falkirk homes with energy advice 🔥 We know that whole family support tackles the complex needs at hand. Excited for what’s next! @CVSFalkirk #fuelpoverty #socialimpact
SGN@SGNgas
28 Aug 2024
With the focus currently on supporting vulnerable households ahead of the winter, here's a reminder of the work we're doing with our excellent partners to help those most in need stay safe and warm. Find out more and read our annual vulnerability report: sgn.co.uk/news/vcma-annual-r…
An infographic with key statistics from our VCMA Annual Report 2024, all highlighted in the link in the social media post.

ALT An infographic with key statistics from our VCMA Annual Report 2024, all highlighted in the link in the social media post.
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We were proud to host a powerful roundtable in Durham this week — full of passion, lived experience & drive for change. Next stop: Northumbria on 29 May. Join us for more honest discussion & collaboration 👉 lnkd.in/eUMJtY2J #CRS #LivedExperience #TheWiseGroup #Justice
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Thanks to @reformscotland for the platform. Too many people experience services as a maze of conditions, referrals and missed opportunities. Poverty isn’t inevitable - but we have to design systems that help people out, not hold them in. Grateful to share our perspective.
Enlighten@enlighten_scot
28 Apr 2025
"Too often, people experience services not as a safety net, but as a maze." @sirius_d from @wisegroup_se writes for the blog on preventing poverty. Read the full article here: reformscotland.com/the-spart…
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A huge thank you to @ScotParl 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! #SocialImpact #povertysolutions
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🔵 Digital Exclusion is NOT an add-on. On Friday at our Digital & Data Day with Daniel Johnson MSP, we agreed: Scotland’s digital future must be inclusive, trusted, and relational. 🖥️ Learn about how we are bridging the gap 👉 thewisegroup.co.uk/latest-ne… #WeAreWise #DigitalInclusion

Bridging Scotland’s Digital Divide – why digital exclusion is not an add-on - The Wise Group

We were delighted to welcome Daniel Johnson MSP, Scottish Labour's spokesperson on the economy, to host a Digital and Data Day at our Glasgow hub. The day brought together frontline mentors, partne...

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“Benefit payments aren’t the job done - they’re the start of the job.” Sean Duffy makes the case for smarter, braver, joined-up support in his latest article. ➡️ Read and share: heraldscotland.com/politics/… #WiseGroup #ChildPoverty #SocialChange 3/3

Sean Duffy: We need to be smarter about poverty

You won’t often hear a social enterprise Chief Executive say that money isn’t such a big deal, and you’re not going to hear it from me either.…

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The state funds. The third sector delivers. You can’t have one without the other. From justice to youth jobs, the Wise Group’s Relational Mentoring drives real change—preventing crisis, reducing cost, changing lives. No quick fixes—just long-term progress. #InvestToSave 2/3
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💬 “Benefit payments don’t touch the sides for people in deep poverty.” Sean Duffy, CEO of The Wise Group, explains why money matters - but relationships matter more. 📊 With over 1M data points collected annually and a 15-outcome model in action, we’re proving what works. 👇
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Prosper
@ProsperScot
11 Apr 2025
Does purpose improve productivity? Our research with The Productivity Institute shows it does 👉 prosper.scot/resources/busin… Read the report to find out how purpose can enhance #productivity and helps businesses to be more innovative, resourceful and focused. This all leads to profitable solutions for people and the planet. Hear directly from businesses who are reaping the rewards of putting purpose at the heart of their strategic approach ⬇️ @PeerWorksScot @UofGlasgow @UKRI_News @wisegroup_se @glenlyoncoffee
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📢 We’re thrilled to receive £2.2M from the Scottish Government to continue our Relational Mentoring service! This funding enables us to provide wrap-around support to families—breaking down barriers to employment, wellbeing & financial stability. 💙 Thank you!
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Victoria Carson@Vicbel76
9 Mar 2025
Great to join @AnnaFowlie & @sarathiam on Prosper this #IWD2025—poverty isn’t one-dimensional, and cash alone won’t fix it. Scotland needs a smart, Relational approach. Thanks also to fab host @Davyshanks
Prosper
@ProsperScot
7 Mar 2025
"You can't really measure the return that a lot of our organisations have on people's lives...it's completely transformative." In the lead-up to #IWD25 we thought it was fitting to have Victoria Carson and @AnnaFowlie join forces to represent the voluntary sector on our latest episode of Prosperity Unlocked. Hear about the transformational role of the sector in supporting and sustaining Scotland’s economic success. 🎧 Listen now: Spotify: tinyurl.com/286fm5y9 Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/bdcp9hev Amazon Music: tinyurl.com/y2dhmesu @scvotweet @wisegroup_se @Davyshanks @MearnsGill
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🌟 Breaking the cycle of poverty 🌟 Our mentors in Glasgow, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, Lanarkshire & the Borders help families overcome barriers to work through Connect. 💡 Tackling health, childcare & digital exclusion = brighter futures! 👏 Thanks to our mentors & @DWPGOV!
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Through HEAT 3.0, The Wise Group is creating solutions that don’t just warm homes but transform lives. From fuel poverty vouchers to green job creation, we’re shaping a fairer, greener future Read more: bit.ly/4hzjeb8 #FuelPovertyConf @NEA_UKCharity
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At the Wise Group, our 2025 resolution is the same: create real, lasting change. From employability to justice, energy, and family support, we’re building brighter futures. With a £1.5bn SROI target, we’re committed to transforming lives UK wide. 💙#ChildPoverty #Justice #Energy
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