28th October 2020
Discover how Befriending is making connections creatively across the UK through the Creative Postcard Exchange Project run by Befriending Arts, Befriending Lewis & Harris. Alison is a volunteer with Befriending... Read more
26th October 2020
As lockdown measures came into effect back in March, many people experienced loneliness and social isolation in ways they never had before. Befriending organisations and volunteers rapidly responded to this... Read more
23rd October 2020
B:friend supports older people living in South Yorkshire. One special older neighbour is Ursula, whose journey Hayley Rundle, B:friend Coordinator shares with us. Introducing – Ursula! Ursula is 97 and... Read more
23rd October 2020
Befriending takes place in all parts of the UK, in towns and cities, in rural locations, and in the islands. A befriender and a befriendee from a match that is... Read more
23rd October 2020
Isa was referred to Befriend Motherwell. She lives in a high-rise flat and over recent years hasn’t felt safe in her accommodation and has become more and more isolated as... Read more
22nd October 2020
Maisie, who's one of our fantastic befriending volunteers in Northallerton, sent the team at Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington her experiences of being one of our Good Friends Volunteers.... Read more
21st October 2020
Bethany Christian Trust’s Passing the Baton is a befriending service supporting vulnerable people in our community who are both at risk of, or have experienced, homelessness. The service provides those... Read more
20th October 2020
At Vintage Vibes, we’re all about tackling loneliness and isolation by creating REAL friendships. We treat every one of our VIPs (that’s what we call our wonderful over-60s) as individuals... Read more
13th October 2020
Aylesbury Youth Actions aims to support young people to develop their skills, and have new experiences, by making and being recognised for a positive contribution to their community. AYA,’s befriending... Read more
8th October 2020
Although visiting in befriendees’ homes was suspended because of the current pandemic, the BHA BeFriend project in Berwickshire has been finding new and creative ways to keep in touch safely.... Read more
8th October 2020
Aidan Finney, Befriending Coordinator with Carers Leeds shares how Dianne and Joy have found a friend during a time when many have experienced an extended period of isolation and loneliness.... Read more
8th October 2020
Over the last few months, volunteering for St Barnabas House has been mostly on hold, but Ella Cowgill, Community Companions Coordinator, explained that one role that has been able to... Read more
8th October 2020
Befriending matters because it means a lot. Even thought the time shared between befriending matches may only be an hour a week, that time can be life changing. It is,... Read more
8th October 2020
Followers of Befriending Week may remember Liam Hayman’s story, published in 2018, about the difference that contact with LINK Adolescent Befriending had made to his life. During a difficult time... Read more
6th October 2020
For over 30 years Befrienders SCIO has offered befriending support to vulnerable children and young people throughout Argyll and Bute. After being involved with Befrienders for many of these years as... Read more
6th October 2020
"The enjoyment my Befriending volunteering has given me has been immense, I can thoroughly recommend if you have some time to give and like to chat – this is the... Read more
6th October 2020
The Hope House Befriending Service supports people living in the North West Leicestershire area whose quality of life or life expectancy will be affected by their condition. It also provides... Read more
6th October 2020
Health in Mind volunteers have supported people in many innovative ways to stay connected and to focus on wellbeing during these unprecedented times. Lisa Hodkinson, Support and Development Worker, Re:discover, Health... Read moreCopyright 2024. All Rights Reserved