21st October 2022
During #BefriendingWeek, let's hear what #BefriendingIs from Befrienders Highland: Carer Case Study Sept 2022 Jim was referred to our service in 2019 by a dementia link worker. He was the... 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 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 People Know How: Befriending is… eye-opening! Bill’s time as a volunteer befriender opened him up to a new world of experiences! For Befriending Week 2022,... 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 Befriend a Child: Brenda joined Befriend a Child in February 2006 and was matched with a young girl called Zoe. Zoe came from... Read more
21st October 2022
During #BefriendingWeek, let's hear what #BefriendingIs from Govan Home and Education Link Project: My Befriending Experience I started befriending in May 2022 and have enjoyed every minute! We have managed... 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 Northamptonshire Carers Community Companions: Community Companions celebrates 10 years Formerly known as the Sitting Service, Northamptonshire Carers Community Companions service is proud to... Read more
21st October 2022
During #BefriendingWeek, let's hear what #BefriendingIs from LINK-East Fife Mental Health Adolescent Befriending Project: How Befriending Changed My Life In an increasingly digital world it’s often said that we’re more ‘social’... 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
20th October 2022
During #BefriendingWeek, let's hear what #BefriendingIs from The Welcoming Association: Friendship Project – Case Study The Welcoming’s Friendship Project started in 2016 with the aim to support New Scots (refugees, asylum... Read more
20th October 2022
During #BefriendingWeek, let's hear what #BefriendingIs from Home Link family support: Home Link Family Support An unlikely match Often when clients are encouraged to be specific about what skills... Read more
20th October 2022
During #BefriendingWeek, let's hear what #BefriendingIs from Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO): Rhena got involved with the Adult Befriending Service in Orkney after a friend recommended it. She was matched with... Read more
20th October 2022
During #BefriendingWeek, let's hear what #BefriendingIs from Befriending Caithness PICK UP THE THREAD Befriending Caithness continues to “pick up the thread” in moving our Befriending Textile Project onwards. During lockdown... Read more
20th October 2022
During #BefriendingWeek, let's hear what #BefriendingIs from Trent and Dove Housing Association: Making a difference, one cup of coffee at a time. Before coronavirus, Britain already had another epidemic: loneliness... Read more
30th September 2022
Its 1 month to #BefriendingWeek 1-7 November 2022 - Creating Connections: Celebrating 10 Years 2022 is even more special as we celebrate 10 years of Befriending Week! It is a chance to... Read more8th September 2022
We would like to express our condolences to The Royal Family and all those affected by the sad news. Her Majesty showed dedication to service and commitment to charities and... Read more
24th July 2022
It's 100 Day until Befriending Week 1-7 November 2022, a time to celebrate #BefriendingWeek - Creating Connections, Celebrating 10 Years and raise awareness about everything #BefriendingIs! 2022 is even more special... Read more
4th July 2022
Befriending Networks Befriending Statistics Report 2022 showing the estimated impact from befriending services provided by our members in the past year, the data sought as follow: * Number of people... Read moreCopyright 2026. All Rights Reserved