We are the network for befriending organisations
Befriending Networks support and connect befriending services across the globe, providing sector-specific training, events, resources and awards that support quality in befriending.
Our vision is of a society where quality befriending support is available to everyone who needs it and the importance of meaningful connection is recognised. We invite a variety of befriending services to join our network, whether your project offers face-to-face, telephone, group or online befriending.
Join today and become one of the Befriending Networks members delivering quality befriending services that promote wellbeing and meaningful connections, ensuring everyone is valued.
Training & Events
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Befriender Training Toolkit: Resources for members (2024)
The training toolkit is a resource for staff in befriending, providing you with a variety of 38 resources to help…
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Networking: Motivating Volunteers to Report Impact
Monday, 9 September 2024
10:00 – 11:00 (GMT)Join Befriending Networks to discuss possible solutions to the common barriers to collecting data and impact reporting.
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Vital Skills: Support and Supervision
Thursday, 12 September 2024
09:30 – 14:30 (GMT)Vital Skills for Staff courses are intensive and interactive training events focused on best practice in befriending and supporting participants…
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Leaders and Managers Network: Case Studies & Media Engagement
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
12:30 – 13:30 (GMT)Join our CEO Susan for the September Leaders and Managers Network where she’ll be facilitating a discussion on how to…
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