Welcome to The Mentor Ring
Working ‘at the heart of the community’ to provide mentoring support and guidance to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Our Story
The Mentor Ring is a community-based charity supporting individuals through mentoring and guiding people of all ages and backgrounds, helping them to overcome significant barriers to social inclusion.
We believe that no individual should be excluded from active participation in employment, training, education, community life or social activities because of cultural, language, physical, mental or emotional health issues.
Our Mission
Over the years, we have made a meaningful impact by empowering individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds including veterans and their family members to overcome barriers, achieve their full potential, and foster a sense of belonging. Our work promotes resilience, self-confidence, and integration, creating lasting positive change across communities in Wales and England – particularly in the London Borough of Bexley and Dartford in Kent.
Investing in Volunteer Award
The Mentor Ring (TMR) has proudly received the Investing in Volunteers award from the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), underscoring TMR’s commitment to outstanding volunteer management. This recognition highlights TMR’s dedication to creating a positive and supportive volunteer environment, emphasising meaningful contributions to the organisation’s mission.
Gold Award Armed Forces Covenant 2025
The Mentor Ring recognise the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business and to our country. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant.
The Mentor Ring is delighted to announce that we have received the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for 2025 from the Ministry of Defence for our support of the Armed Forces community. Our policy is to support armed forces personnel and their families in both staff and volunteer roles. We ensure that anyone in any branch of the armed forces, including family members, who work in an employed or volunteer role for our organisation is given the time to dedicate to their responsibilities. We promise to continue to support full-time armed forces members, reservists and their families.
Upcoming Events:
Launch of South Asian Heritage Month Theme Event, Saturday 25th April 2026
We are pleased to invite you to the official theme launch of South Asian Heritage Month at Cardiff University.
Date: Saturday, 25 April 2026
Time: 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Venue: Cardiff University, Bute Building, King Edward VII Ave, Cardiff CF10 3NB
This event offers a valuable opportunity to engage with the theme of South Asian Heritage Month by exploring meaningful questions, exchanging a range of perspectives, and considering how the theme can be interpreted and applied in practice.
Additional details will be shared nearer the time. Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information, and kindly register using the link below:
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Past Events:
National Mentoring Month, Wednesday 21st January 2026
January is National Mentoring Month 💙
We celebrated with a powerful “Thank Your Mentor” conversation featuring Nisha Harichandran and Sujatha Thaladi, facilitated by Maxine Joseph — honouring the people who guide us, listen deeply, and shape our personal and professional journeys.
One quote that stayed with us:
✨“Mentoring is the quietest way to start a revolution.”
We explored how mentoring isn’t just a formal role — it’s a daily practice rooted in loud encouragement, opening doors, and helping others re-experience their wins through meaningful feedback. And our favourite takeaway? 🧄 Be more garlic!
Own your value and don’t wait until you feel “ready.”
Missed the session? Catch the full conversation via the link below:
https://youtube.com/live/0XbTv5MRsF8?feature=share
Whether you’re looking for guidance or ready to share your experience as a mentor, we’d love to connect with you 💫
#NationalMentoringMonth #MentoringMatters #TheMentorRing #bemoregarlic
The Mentor Ring Services in England: Supporting Individuals & Strengthening Communities
We were thrilled to highlight The Mentor Ring’s official expansion of services into England!
We held a special afternoon with The Mentor Ring (TMR) England, where community, connection, and opportunity came together. It was a fantastic opportunity for attendees to meet our dedicated team, learn more about our inspiring mentoring programmes, and discover how we can work together to foster inclusion, resilience, and positive change.
We were delighted to connect with everyone who joined us to explore how TMR is supporting and empowering individuals and families across England. Light refreshments were provided throughout the session.
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When: Friday, 17th April 2026
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Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Where: Slade Green and Howbury Community Centre and Library, Erith
We greatly enjoyed welcoming the community and starting this new chapter together.
Donate Now
Your donations help us to continue running our group and individual activities, provide resouces for those who require them i.e., food and basic essentials, and continue offering a safe space for the community to meet.
Get Involved
The Mentor Ring offers a range of voluntering opportunities flexible to your avaliability and interests.
Key positions include:
- Mentoring
- Interpretation
- Digital
- Administrative Support
- Events Coordination
A huge thank you to our funders for their generous support. Your contributions enable us to continue our work and make a real impact. We truly appreciate your belief in our mission!
