Case Study: Apasen
25th October 2023
Befriending Networks member Apasen delivers social and community services in the United Kingdom. The organisation set up a new befriending service to support the local residents in Tower Hamlets. The... Read more
Case Study: Time to Talk (Voluntary Support North Surrey) Befriending
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
Case Study: LINK East Fife Mental Health Befriending Project
25th October 2023
LINK East Fife Mental Health Befriending Project provides support for adults and young people who have become isolated, lonely or disengaged due to a mental health issue. As a Befriending... Read more
Case Study: Kincardine & Deeside Befriending
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
Case Study: Friend in Need, Age Cymru
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 more
Case Study: STAR Project Community Befriending Scheme
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 moreThe 2023 Befriending Statistics Report is Here!
20th 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 moreBeatson Blether: A Great Success!
9th 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 moreAnnual General Meeting of Befriending Networks
28th 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
Get Ready for Befriending Week 2023!
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
Join us as our Membership Services Assistant
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
Befriending & The Great Get Together
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
Befriending Networks Membership Feedback Report 2023
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
Join our free Cost of Living focused Research Day on June 20th
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
Our Report on the Social Isolation and Loneliness Winter Fund 2023
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
Victoria, our Learning & Development Officer, is celebrating her 5th year at Befriending Networks!
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
Join us as our Communications Officer
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
Join our Board as a Member Trustee
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
Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund 2023 – 2026
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
The Scottish Government published the Social Isolation and Loneliness Delivery Plan ‘Recovering Our Connections’
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 more