24th February 2023
On 21st February Nicola Zielinski, our Membership Officer from the Befriending Networks team attended the APPG for Tackling Loneliness & Connected Communities. The meeting was chaired by Kim Leadbeater MP.... Read more
20th February 2023
Today we begin the process of welcoming our new CEO Susan Hunter. Glenn Liddall, Chair, Befriending Networks said “The Board and I are delighted to welcome Susan Hunter as Befriending... Read more
7th February 2023
Befriending Networks were delighted to be one of the organisations benefitting from Winter funding from the Scottish Government aimed at Tackling Social Isolation and Loneliness (SIAL). This enabled Befriending Networks... Read more
30th January 2023
We are delighted to announce that we have been successful in securing a pot of funding from the Scottish Government's Social and Loneliness Winter Funding package that will be distributed... Read more
29th November 2022
Membership Logo for 2023 is now available for download! The Membership Logo and Guideline on Membership Logo Usage are available once you logged in as a member. Please download our... Read more
9th November 2022
Remembrance Day marks a time of national reflection as we remember the brave people who sacrificed everything in the First World War, as well as to commemorate all those who have... Read more
31st October 2022
Share your voice on what #BefriendingIs during #BefriendingWeek 2022 * Download our bunting (Resources Pack) to share your voice and decorate your befriending events! * For our members, let's make... Read more
27th October 2022
Beatson Cancer Charity’s Befriending service hits 2000 calls Beatson Cancer Charity was delighted to announce in March this year that our Befriending service hit 2000 calls. Only a matter of... Read more
21st October 2022
During #BefriendingWeek, let's hear what #BefriendingIs from Integr8 Befriending Sophie originally came to the Youth Action Project via the mental health screening group, following a referral from her GP. Sophie... Read more
21st October 2022
During #BefriendingWeek, let's hear what #BefriendingIs from Vintage Vibes Norma delights everyone she meets, whether she’s talking about food, being nostalgic about the past, or just having a chat... Read more
21st October 2022
During #BefriendingWeek, let's hear what #BefriendingIs from CACE: Jenny 1996 to Present. Celebrating 26 years of befriending at CACE Jenny joined CACE at age 62 years following... Read more
21st October 2022
During #BefriendingWeek, let's hear what #BefriendingIs from Interest Link Borders: Robbie Robbie is 16 and lives with his mum, brother and grandparents – Robbie has been with Interest Link since... Read more
21st October 2022
During #BefriendingWeek, let's hear what #BefriendingIs from Together Co: Cath and Anne, Together Co Befriending We love the intergenerational matches created through Together Co befriending. The friendship between Cath,... Read more
21st October 2022
During #BefriendingWeek, let's hear what #BefriendingIs from CACE: 10 QUOTES from our Befriending Service · ‘Your match making skills are perfect, couldn’t ask for a better Befriender. I feel so... Read more
21st October 2022
During #BefriendingWeek, let's hear what #BefriendingIs from Befrienders Highland: Alaine Macdonald 10 Year Award Alaine was visiting a charity fair and looking at leaflets on the Befrienders Highland stall, when a... Read more
21st October 2022
During #BefriendingWeek, let's hear what #BefriendingIs from St. Andrews Hospice: Befriending gives me a great sense of satisfaction, giving my time to spend with the ladies that I visit. They allow... Read more
21st October 2022
During #BefriendingWeek, let's hear what #BefriendingIs from BHA Befriend: BHA BeFriend In the year that Befriending Networks celebrates its 10th anniversary, so does BHA BeFriend. There are many reasons to celebrate... Read more
21st October 2022
During #BefriendingWeek, let's hear what #BefriendingIs from Sightline: Sightline – Dana’s Story I have age related macular degeneration (AMD) and am now at the point where I can’t read... Read more
21st October 2022
During #BefriendingWeek, let's hear what #BefriendingIs from St. Andrews Hospice I really enjoy having my befriender, I always feel so much better after she has been to see me. I... Read more
21st October 2022
During #BefriendingWeek, let's hear what #BefriendingIs from St. Andrews Hospice: My name is John and have been a befriender for almost 7 years. During this time, and under the circumstances,... Read moreCopyright 2026. All Rights Reserved