When you’ve had the most unfair start in life, you can lose your way for the rest of your life. You need someone to help you find your path.

Will you help young people, like Millie, find their right path?

Millie’s dad is going back to prison. For 6 years this time. She remembers how hard it was last time. Her mum struggling and drinking even more than usual. And school is always tough. Millie enjoys learning, her favourite subject is Art, but it’s hard to concentrate when she’s constantly worrying about mum and her brothers, and thinking about dad.

Her anxiety makes it hard to make friends. Most kids just know her as ‘the girl whose dad is bad news’. So what’s the point in going to school any more? Teenage years shape the future. When a young person like Millie has had the most unfair start in life, they can lose their way for the rest of their life.

Will you help someone like Millie find their path before it’s too late?

MCR Pathways guides and encourages young people, helps them see their own potential and make good choices – they don’t have to find their way alone. 

Millie met Beth, her MCR Pathways mentor. They discussed her talent for art and Millie was excited to learn all about graphic design (you can get paid for being good at art!) So Millie went back to school – she is determined to go to art college and pursue a career in design. And Beth is with her every step of the way.

Until every Millie has a Beth - Until everyone has someone to help them find their way, please donate today.

Every young person has a spark of ambition. But with an unfair start in life — and the weight of feeling alone — it’s easy to lose your way. With a mentor, everything changes. Awaken their ambition.

Volunteering one hour a week has the power to change a life. Become a mentor with MCR Pathways. Ignite that spark.

We are committed to helping every young person from the armed forces community unlock their potential through the power of mentoring.

Life in an armed forces family brings unique challenges—frequent moves, new schools, changing curricula, long periods of parental separation, and the transition to civilian life. These disruptions can make it hard to stay on track. A mentor can offer stability, guidance, and encouragement to help young people thrive.

 

No prior experience of mentoring is required - simply bring a listening ear, empathy and understanding, as well as a passion for building confidence, instilling self belief, awakening ambition, and much more. 

Dedicate an hour a week in a school near you to meet with your young person during the school day - typically between 9am-3pm. Meetings run during the school term, and we hope you can commit to mentoring for a minimum period of a year.