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Welcome to horsesmouth, the social network for informal mentoring, where everyone can give and gain. You can search for a mentor, be a mentor, or simply browse the inspirational profiles and stories on the site. It's safe and it's free...

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Mentors of the Month

A selection of our best, newest and busiest mentors. Review these fascinating profiles and if they're right for you get in touch.
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The latest requests for a mentor

here are some calls for help posted by our members. Browse here for some people you may be able to help.

"Help to grow Reiki business"

I''m looking for a mentor to help guide me as I grow my business as a Reiki healer and spiritual life guide. I am clear on my goals but after a couple of years trying to make it self-employed,...

"confused"

Confused about lies,doubts and a way to move forward....

"i can''t revise!"

i spend hours revising i read through my book i do mindmaps i right notes but nothing goes in i have tried power naps in between but nothing works if anyone has any advice that would be really good. I...


Latest Published Stories

here are some stories that individual mentors have published. Browse here for anything that's relevant or inspiring to you. Or publish your own from your profile. .

“Life with anxiety poem”

Here is a poem that I have just written about my anxiety, it is relating to the school I went to as it was a private school and it was sort of expected of you to go to college.

Hey you
Looking at me
Judging me
Just let me be.

You do not,
H...

“Things can get better.”

I'm 18 and I know that's still young to some people, but I have been through a lot.
I've watched my mum struggle depression and being suicidal since I was little and it was so hard for me and my siblings to cope with. I remember the wors...

“It may be hard... but things do get better. ”

Im 18 years old and i'm currently in my last few months of college. At the start of this year i found out i was pregnant, me and my boyfriend(19) were over joyed and excited. Unfortunately before we had chance to share our good news, i suffered e...


Latest Pearls Of Wisdom

here are some Pearls that individual mentors have published. Browse here for anything that's relevant or inspiring to you. Or publish your own from your profile.

“Challenges”

“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” ...

“The Wedding”


A man had a dream in which he was invited to a wedding. First he saw a magnificent hall in which people were seated at tables laden with the finest, mouth-watering delicacies. Observing the people, he was horrified to see that they were eyeing the ...

“Be the change”

Be that change you want to see in everyone else! ...


Latest public groups

here are some special interest public groups started by our mentors. Browse here for anything that's relevant or inspiring to you - then join up.

"Emotional manipulation"

Support group for people who have been in a situation where they have been manipulated emotionally through relationships, friendships, etc. and advice to others on how to get out of the situation....

"A smile can brighten up your day"

This is a group for people who feel that some times just a smile from either a stranger or a familiar face is enough just to cheer you up or brighten up your day. Try give at least 1 smile to some one...

"Dealing with domestic violence"

Living with a violent partner or witnessing the violence is a terrible experience. This is a place to share your stories. To help those trying to cope with the aftermath of a violent relationship, to ...


The latest shoutouts!

here are some mentors who really want to help right now. Are any of them right for you or anyone you know?


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 Latest news

We're part of the mentorsme.co.uk business and enterprise mentoring network: the online gateway to UK business mentoring. Find out more about it here.

We have signed up some exciting new mentors from the National Apprenticeship Service. Check out their profiles here.

In support of Carers Week, meet some of our mentors who are carers and young carers on the blog.


Dementia research funding to double by 2015, in a bid to tackle a 'national crisis'. Read more here. 


We were thrilled to be among the first 15 organisations to be awarded funding through NESTA's Innovation in Giving Fund. Visit NESTA's site here. You can watch our Founder MT Rainey's pitch here.


We are delighted to be continuing our partnership with the National Apprenticeship Service into another year. 
 
Considering an Apprenticeship? Get advice from the brilliant National Apprenticeship Mentors here.

We are proud to be partnering with the BBA on the new mentoring portal for business, Mentors Me. Visit the site 

 


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What is online mentoring?

If you've lived, you've learned...and you've probably got a story to tell. Mentoring online is the perfect way to share your hard earned-wisdom with those who can benefit from your experiences and knowledge, all in a supportive, safe and secure online environment. It takes seconds to sign up and you never know who you might meet!

Can't find the right mentor? Just send a request!

If you've tried using search and browsed the profiles on our site but can't find anyone who's quite right for you, send a request for a mentor to the whole community. You'll get some good responses and one or two may turn into mentoring relationships.

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These organisations are partnering with us to bring special-interest mentors to the community. Find out more by browsing below.

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horsesmouth.co.uk is made possible by funding from Nesta, The Edge Foundation and V. 
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Other users say...

 

I am very lucky to have found your website. Recently I wrote about a problem which I face very often.... There were 10 responses from 10 mentors. They have really explained to me and made me understand that I do not have any problem. Your services are wonderful and I am very much thankful to all of you.

I have been mentoring on HM for 18 months. I really enjoy it & hopefully I am helping other people. Recently I posted my my first 'request for a mentor'. I have been completely bowled over by the response. So many people taking their time & making the effort to offer constructive advice in a friendly polite manner. For me it completely validates the intent behind HM. It reminds me how many good, helpful people there are out there. Thanks for providing such a great service.

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