Victoria Carson

Engagement and Influence Director The Wise Group. Former British Library & GMC. Belfast born. Now living in Glasgow. Opinions own, retweets not endorsements etc

[Victoria Carson @Vicbel76]

Epic 7 school musical mash up at @McLarenHigh this evening. Thanks to all involved - huge contribution to life skills forever @gerrymcgarvey @StirlingCouncil @BalfronHighS

[Graham Simpson @GrahamSMSP]

Yesterday I visited the @wisegroup_se in Airdrie and heard from Sean Donnelly, Maria Ruponen and Hilary Baxter how they help to lift families out of poverty through mentoring. They have an impressive record.

[Victoria Carson @Vicbel76]

Humanising our Parliament and wider Institutions is such an important part of the job @PFOKane ! When I was in P7 we lined up outside Number 10 (road was open then) to have a look - to our shock the PM invited us into the Cabinet Room. Never to be forgotten.

[Paul Stevenson-O’Kane @PFOKane]

It's always a pleasure to see our Scottish Parliament through the eyes of guests.

Thank you to the pupils of @crossarthurlie for coming to Parliament a few weeks ago and for displaying exemplary behaviour and asking great questions!

[Enlighten @enlighten_scot]

We have some news...

[The Wise Group @wisegroup_se]

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

[The Wise Group @wisegroup_se]

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.

[The Herald @heraldscotland]

The view from the front linbe — Sean Duffy, chief executive of the Wise Group, explains how we lift families out of poverty

https://t.co/PIRoc1qKeU

[Daniel Johnson MSP @DJforEdS]

I was pleased to visit to the @wisegroup_se exhibition in Parliament last week. The Wise Group's approach tackles the root causes of poverty - not just the symptoms. A lot can be learned from their Relational Mentoring model as we look to build an economy that works for everyone.

[Ivan McKee @Ivan_McKee]

Great to meet the @wisegroup_se team and hear about their work tackling poverty at every level.
From employability to energy support, their Relational Mentoring approach is creating real, sustainable change for individuals and communities across Scotland.

[John Mason @JohnMasonG33]

Very pleased to meet up with @wisegroup_se in Parliament. They are based in East End of Glasgow but work all over. I especially appreciate their focus on individuals and families as well as on the bigger picture.

[Murdo Fraser MSP @murdo_fraser]

Delighted to meet ⁦@wisegroup_se⁩ at @scotparl to hear about the excellent work they do in helping people out of poverty and in to work

[Victoria Carson @Vicbel76]

Standing ovation for brilliant cast of Death of a Salesman today. Special moment with David Hayman, Daniel Cahill @Cahill347 & @SpiritAid too. Good luck with the rest of the tour. @GlasgowPavilion 🙌

[Victoria Carson @Vicbel76]

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]

"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: https://t.co/ahDvhpEGkm
Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/IoiTpPBkJz
Amazon Music: https://t.co/wZisQoDCIv

@scvotweet @wisegroup_se @Davyshanks @MearnsGill

[Victoria Carson @Vicbel76]

As the Xmas dust settles remembering an incredible display of learning, inclusion and talent at @balfronhsmusic. Music supports, amplifies and inspires so many through their education journey and into the world beyond. Thx all 🎶@StirlingCouncil

[Back Onside @BackOnside]

We’ve spent our morning at The Thistles Centre, Stirling with pupils from @balfronhigh , singing Christmas Carols to shoppers and raising funds for Back Onside 💛
Thanks to the pupils' beautiful singing and generous donations from the public, we raised £169.05, which will help us to support people struggling with their mental health this festive season.

Huge thank you to Balfron High School’s music department for organising this fundraiser, as part of our ongoing partnership with the school.
Thank you also to the pupils who came along to support the charity with their singing. It is hugely appreciated! 🫶🏼

[Sean Duffy @sirius_d]

Great insights from @JohnSwinney @ScotGovFM at @RoyalSocEd this morning on ‘progress’, ‘collaboration’, & ‘activist government’. Now, let’s see these ambitions mirrored in action by all across @scotgov ! 💪 #ActionSpeaks”

[The Wise Group @wisegroup_se]

Great to host @johnadgrady MP to our Templeton Hub last week. Through initiatives like Relational Mentoring, we're tackling youth justice, sustaining apprenticeships, preventing evictions, and breaking barriers to employment. Thank you, John, for your support building communities

[The Wise Group @wisegroup_se]

🎙️Our CEO joins Fit For Purpose with @JustineGreening. He shares our commitment to relational mentoring & lasting change. With 85K+ households supported, we’re connecting people with vital community services for real impact. https://t.co/gjIIO2qddV #RelationalMentoring #Impact

[The Wise Group @wisegroup_se]

💙HELP PUT FOOD ON THE TABLE THIS WINTER💙

We are honoured to be a part of this years The Bank on Us 2024 campaign, helping get food to those that need it through out the holiday period.

See how you can get involved:
https://t.co/CDzRmHCLKU

[The Wise Group @wisegroup_se]

Being a Digital Skills Mentor is more than teaching tech💻 In one day, Gillian empowers people to connect with loved ones, manage bills, access housing, search for jobs, and so much more! Hear what she loves most about her role below 👇💙 #DigitalSkills @GlasgowCC @CGI_UKNEWS