25th October 2023
The Welcoming’s Friendship Project supports New Scots (refugees, asylum seekers and migrants) to overcome social isolation and build community in Edinburgh. Through one-to-one and group befriending activities, participants are empowered... Read more
25th October 2023
A member of Befriending Networks, Kincardine & Deeside Befriending recruits, trains and supports volunteer befrienders who are matched with isolated people aged 55 and over, to provide them with social... Read more
25th October 2023
Aileen Marie has been with Interest Link for 12 years. The 26-year-old has a learning disability and lives with her Mum, Dad, and brother in a small town in the... Read more
25th October 2023
A member of Befriending Networks, Time to Talk aims to tackle loneliness by recruiting volunteer befrienders to talk to people who otherwise might not see anyone other than their carers... Read more
24th October 2023
The STAR Project Community Befriending Scheme provides befriending support to local individuals and families. Based in Renfrewshire, the award-winning Befriending Networks member employs a person-centred approach to deliver sustainable and positive... Read more
24th October 2023
Age Cymru’s Friend in Need service was launched in June 2020 to support those over 70 who were suffering from loneliness and isolation as a result of social distancing, self-isolation,... Read more20th October 2023
Each year we ask our members to self-report data relating to their befriending services, informing the basis of our annual Befriending Statistics Report. The report reflects on the successes and... Read more9th October 2023
Befriending Networks members, Beatson Cancer Charity, recently hosted their 3rd Befriending Blether, this time in Paisley. Beatson Cancer Charity is supported by Zurich, who not only donated £500 to the... Read more28th September 2023
We are delighted to let our members and supporters know that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Befriending Networks Ltd will take place on Wednesday 1st November 2023 at 11.25am... Read more
8th September 2023
2023 marks 11 years of Befriending Week and we hope this year’s campaign will be bigger and better than ever. As always, we’ve taken onboard the feedback of our members... Read more
4th July 2023
Join Befriending Networks as our Membership Services Assistant! Are you proactive and customer-focused with a ‘can-do’ mindset? We are looking to appoint a Membership Services Assistant to support the delivery... Read more
23rd June 2023
Inspired by Jo Cox MP, The Great Get Together takes place from the 23rd to the 25th of June and aims to unite communities and bridge divides. At Befriending Networks,... Read more
6th June 2023
In March 2023, we asked you to respond to our survey asking for your views on how well we are doing at delivering our services and advancing our objectives. Thank... Read more
3rd May 2023
“This is an extra layer of support. A few of us (patients) have swapped numbers and will be meeting up for coffee. This doesn’t take away from the support from... Read more
3rd May 2023
For the past few years, we have provided a Research Day during the week of Befriending Week, November 1st – 7th, with the intention of providing information and guidance to... Read more
30th March 2023
I joined Befriending Networks to lead the learning and development department in April 2018. A lot has happened since then: primarily the design of our training catalogue which now offers... Read more
27th March 2023
Closing Date: Thursday 13th April 2023 Befriending Networks is the growing network of organisations for the befriending sector with over 370 members across the UK. We are looking for an... Read more
20th March 2023
Join our Board as a Member Trustee This opportunity is open to individuals (staff, volunteers, trustees) who could represent an organisation within our Befriending Networks membership. You can check your... Read more
8th March 2023
The Scottish Government Minister for Equalities and Older People has announced the launch of the Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund this morning, whilst speaking at the Generations Working Together annual... Read more
8th March 2023
The Social Isolation and Loneliness Delivery Plan ‘Recovering Our Connections’ has been published today by the Scottish Government. Befriending Networks welcome the plan and appreciate the recognition of the importance... Read moreCopyright 2026. All Rights Reserved