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.
Join us for the 2026 Roadshow
Share ideas and insights with your peers at our in-person events in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Belfast, and Glasgow, as well as online.
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Training & Events
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Monitoring, Evaluating and Reporting Impact
Monday, 9 March 2026
12:30 – 15:30 (GMT)Join this course to learn more about evidencing the impact of your befriending project to demonstrate your work to stakeholders…
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Vital Skills: Managing Waiting Lists and Organisational Capacity
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
09:30 – 13:30 (GMT)Is a waiting list system good for your project? Do you have the capacity to manage it? Join this session…
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Social Isolation and Loneliness in the Scottish Highlands Conference
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
10:00 – 15:00 (GMT)A day of cross-sector and cross-community discussion, deliberation, and action planning around social isolation and loneliness in the Highlands. Co-hosted…
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Networking: Managing your workload
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
13:00 – 14:00 (GMT)Discuss and share ways managing your workload
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