tigers are thrilled to welcome MCR Pathways to our growing community of valued partners, with the Glasgow-founded charity joining Aberlour Children’s Charity and The Wise Group as headline sponsors for The Biology of Belonging.
The Biology of Belonging is a groundbreaking, two-day – Not For Profit – conference bringing local and international voices to the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow to explore the biological, physiological and psychological impact of belonging on the brains of children, young people and adults.
We are welcoming leading speakers such as Dan Siegel, Claudia Gold, James Docherty and Vivian McKinnon to the stage, with former broadcaster and current child therapist Kate Silverton chairing the event, helping to frame the content of both days for our audience.
This two-day event will feature keynote presentations, fireside chats, immersive workshops and audience Q&As, exploring the topics of children and young people’s mental health, the power of relationships in a divisive world, the impact of restorative practice in the justice system, and benefits to business of adopting inclusive and trauma-informed polices and practice.
MCR Pathways were founded in 2007, with the vision of helping young people unlock their potential, no matter their circumstances. Working together with their inspiring mentor community and partners, they can help young people to realise their skills and progress onto a positive destination. Their vision is for all young people to experience equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances.
MCR Pathways is a life-changing mentoring charity dedicated to helping every young person – especially those who had an unfair start – find their flicker of ambition and ignite that spark.
MCR Pathways believe in the power of connection, the transformative potential of mentoring. They believe that a single spark of connection can change a life, connecting young people with dedicated, caring volunteer mentors. They become trusted role models. They offer consistent support, encouragement, and a listening ear. They empower young people to define their own ambitions, supporting them on a journey from aspiration to achievement. It’s more than academic success; it’s about instilling belief, behaviours, wellbeing, resilience, and the power to thrive.
Speaking on forming this exciting new partnership, tigers Group Managing Director Pauline Scott said: “At the heart of this conference is a simple belief that when individuals experience true belonging, they can grow, heal, and thrive. That individual transformation, when nurtured and sustained, becomes the foundation of empowered communities. And those communities, in turn, hold the potential to shape more just, compassionate, and resilient societies.
We are immensely grateful to our colleagues at MCR Pathways for their sponsorship. They have helped our aim of inclusivity, enabling more individuals and communities to experience the insights of our renowned international speakers.”
Speaking on joining our community of lead sponsors & partners, MCR Pathways Chief Executive Sharon McIntyre said: “We’re really proud to be supporting tigers Group’s conference and its powerful focus on the Biology of Belonging. At MCR Pathways, we know just how life-changing a sense of belonging can be — it’s at the heart of everything we do.
When a young person feels seen, heard and supported, something incredible happens. That vital spark of ambition — the one that might have been dimmed by tough circumstances — can start to burn brightly again. That’s the spark we work to ignite every day through our mentoring programme.
The tigers Group’s values and vision resonate so strongly with ours. Their commitment to relationship-led practice and creating environments where everyone feels included and valued is exactly the kind of change we want to see more of — across all sectors, all communities.
This conference is a special moment — one that reminds, informs and inspires us further about the path we’re all walking to drive the hope for lasting change.
It’s a privilege to stand alongside tigers at this conference. Because when we create space for connection and belonging, we don’t just change lives — we shape brighter futures.”