Sisco

13/01/2026

We need your help!

We need to find a new home in the North of Glasgow for the sisco troops. Unfortunately our building isn't fit for purpose and the constant water damage makes it impossible for us to keep warm for our staff and clients.

Does anyone know of any office spaces or buildings for rent in Springburn, Maryhill, Ballornock or Sighthill?

Thanks ♥️

12/01/2026

Its Monday, get yourself along to the Paradise Recovery Cafe and be around like-minded people ✨️

From 6-9pm at Celtic Football Club 💚

Join us tonight at the final Paradise Recovery Café of 2025 ✨

Come along and be warmly welcomed by the Paradise Recovery Cafe team.

This evening, we will watch a movie and share some food and laughter. It’s a chance to sit in the power of connection, to be around people who understand, and to remind ourselves that people absolutely need people, especially at this time of year.

There will be space to share contacts, telephone numbers, and any festive connections that could help someone feel less alone over the coming days. A small moment of connection can make a huge difference.

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year from everyone at Paradise Recovery Café 💚🎅🎄

We’d love to see you there.
Celtic FC Foundation

11/01/2026

Wow. 10,000 Facebook followers.

That’s pretty incredible.

We want to thank every single person who has supported SISCO, stood by us, shared our content, shared our information, and trusted us enough to accept support when it was needed. We don’t take that trust lightly.

SISCO has always been a radical and brave charity. It’s not only the legacy of a man who didn’t get the chance to fulfil his life, but the living, breathing heart of an organisation that is trying to show what reducing recidivism should really look like, and how we can create a safer Scotland for everyone.

Our staff come from lived experience , from places of anti-authority to working within authority, and together we face some of the toughest challenges in Scotland. SISCO is radical. It’s brave. And it’s small.

Small in financial wealth, but massive in heart.

You will not find a team with a bigger heart than the team at SISCO, fighting every single day to challenge a broken system and, quite literally, to keep people alive.

If you see one of our staff in the street, stop them and say hello. We don’t get paid much to do this work, and it’s often a thankless job. Be the one who reminds them that they are making a difference.

On you go, Team SISCO.
10,000 followers, incredible.

To all our 10,000 followers: over the years, together we’ve supported hundreds, and thousands, of men. With your continued support, we can reach thousands more.

Let’s keep challenging the stigma.
At the end of the day, we’re all just human beings trying to get along in this thing called life. 💛

05/01/2026

Today we are incredibly proud to welcome our new volunteer, Tina, to the Sisco team 💛

Tina has been with Sisco for over a year, focusing on her own recovery and finding her feet in a world that once felt completely alien to her. Throughout that time, she has worked incredibly hard, staying grounded, focused, and deeply committed to her journey. Tina has been clear, determined, and driven about what she wants her future to look like, and she has shown that through her actions every step of the way.

Today marks a huge milestone as Tina moves from Community Champion to Prison Volunteer. This is a powerful reflection of her growth, resilience, and commitment to change.

We cannot wait for Tina to complete her induction and officially become part of our prison team. Her lived experience, compassion, and strength will be such an asset to the people we support.

Well done, Tina. Dreams really do come true ✨

28/12/2025

Congratulations to our Prison Manager, Kevin, on being 8 years alcohol-free today.

Alcohol is so socially accepted that staying off it for 8 hours, never mind 8 years, can be a real challenge.

I’ve seen so many friends head out with the best intentions not to drink, only for 80 minutes into the night to turn into just one glass of wine, which becomes a bottle, then drinks afterwards, and a hangover the next day.

But not our Kevin.

Kevin has been consistent, determined, and willing to choose a life he didn’t yet know he deserved. Eight years of showing up, standing firm, and choosing himself in a world that constantly normalises excess.

Congratulations, big man. Eight years, and look at everything you’ve achieved in that time.
You are a fine example of what recovery can look like when it’s done with honesty, commitment, and heart. I’m so grateful that we have been able to be part of your journey, kiddo.

Here’s to the next year.

May it bring you joy, happiness, and everything in this world that you deserv, and more.

25/12/2025

Official Notice

As of today, Sisco is now closed until 5 January. All projects and services are paused during this time.

This period allows our team to rest, recharge, realign, and prepare for the year ahead as we move into 2026.

If you are struggling during this time, please make use of the available support services:

Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87

Samaritans: 116 123

Police (non-emergency): 101

Emergency: 999

Once again, on behalf of myself, Natalie, and everyone at Sisco, we wish you a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and all the very best for 2026.

22/12/2025

Join us tonight at the final Paradise Recovery Café of 2025 ✨

Come along and be warmly welcomed by the Paradise Recovery Cafe team.

This evening, we will watch a movie and share some food and laughter. It’s a chance to sit in the power of connection, to be around people who understand, and to remind ourselves that people absolutely need people, especially at this time of year.

There will be space to share contacts, telephone numbers, and any festive connections that could help someone feel less alone over the coming days. A small moment of connection can make a huge difference.

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year from everyone at Paradise Recovery Café 💚🎅🎄

We’d love to see you there.
Celtic FC Foundation

17/12/2025

The team would like to thank everyone for their contributions towards our Christmas appeal.
A special shout out to Cheryl Mciver and the team at Abercromby & Fringe for their kind donation this Christmas 🎅

Your kindness and generosity has allowed us to spend the most special day with the troops in prison and the community 🎄

People need people ♥️

17/12/2025

Massive thanks to Tommy for coming in again today and offering his DJ services for free🎅

Tommy you are our hero and we are so grateful for your time and energy 🙏

Have a wonderful Christmas from the sisco troops 💖

17/12/2025

We want to say a massive thank you to Kirsten for her incredibly generous donation of £700 to the Sisco troops this Christmas.

Today, Kirsten came in to donate the money in honour of our JB, who sadly passed away earlier this year. JB was a scheme boy through and through, and he would have been so happy knowing that the money raised in his name has been donated back to the Scheme team.

The donation has been used to provide Christmas packages and gift cards, helping to bring some comfort and kindness during the festive period.

From everyone at Sisco, we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2026. 🎄✨

15/12/2025

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our funders, our donors, and everyone who made a financial contribution to Sisco this year. Without your financial and emotional support, the work our team does simply would not be possible.

At Sisco, we believe in change. Because of that belief system, our team radiates compassion, hope, and joy throughout the communities we serve. Every day, they create meaningful, often radical change, filling gaps in service provision that are frequently unfunded or unpaid, but which we know are the right thing to do.

As we begin to wind down our services and close for the Christmas period, we want to take a moment to reflect on the work we have carried out throughout the year alongside our partners. Collaboration has been at the heart of everything we do.

We would also like to highlight and give thanks for the work we have been doing with the Scottish Recovery Consortium, and to personally thank Tracy McFall for being an ambassador and a true leader, helping us shift narratives, challenge stigma, and drive meaningful change.

To the families connected to our work, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and hope the festive period brings warmth, peace, and connection. We also hope that 2026 brings everything you are hoping for and more 🧑‍🎄

Finally, to the staff and volunteers at Sisco, Thank you. Without your hard work, commitment, and dedication to making Scotland safer and improving our justice system, Sisco would be an empty shell. You are the vessel that drives the ship and keeps it moving forward, even when the fuel is low ❤️

So once again, on behalf of the board and the Chief Executive, we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year when it comes 🎄