What is “Mentoring”?
There is no hard and fast definition for mentoring. Generally it means pairing a learner with someone more senior and more experienced to give them support, encouragement and guidance.
The key to mentoring is developing a one-to-one relationship, which is about personal as well as career development. A mentor should be someone you can confide in, and ask for help in resolving a situation or making a decision. Do you want to mentor?Can you spare a couple of hours a month to mentor someone?
The Mentor Ring provides one-to-one support and guidance to people of all ages and backgrounds. We help individuals and communities tackle their personal challenges – whether it is in health and well-being, education, employment, sport, or settling in the UK, we match Mentors with Mentees to support them with their needs or goals. Beyond our special events, we host a variety of exciting projects and professional training sessions, this included our Bollywood Creative Dance Workshop with the Desi Groovers,which the dates of the new sessions will be announced at the end of April. To be a part of this thriving charity, contact us!
National Mentoring Month Thank You Mentor, 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 💫
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