Take part in Befriending Week 2026
17th September 2026
Befriending Week is the annual celebration of the incredible impact of befriending and the people that make it happen. This year’s theme is Supporting each other through meaningful connections. There are lots of ways for you to be part of the campaign!
Join us at our Annual Conference
Our Annual Conference and AGM on Wednesday 4 November brings members together for a morning of learning, discussion and connection.
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Non-members are welcome to join us for our AGM.
Invite your volunteers to Connect Over a Cuppa
Join us on Tuesday 3 November for a relaxed one-hour virtual lunch where your volunteers can connect with other befrienders to celebrate Befriending Week.
You can also share the event with your network using the poster or social media graphic.
Download and share resources
From paper chains to conversation-starting activities, thank you cards to social media shoutouts, we have everything you need to get started with your Befriending Week plans.
Download the Befriending Week planning worksheet for some inspiration.
Get the latest updates
We’ll be announcing other events and activities in the coming weeks, so join our mailing list to get the latest updates about what’s going on.
Support our work
Befriending Networks supports the befriending sector all year round, with resources, training, networking and 1:1 support. There are many ways to support our work, and every contribution allows us continue to help the hard-working teams offering befriending services across the UK and beyond.
