Sky – #BefriendingIs Time to Care!
29th October 2021
About Sky - Time To Care At Sky, we recognise the real impact loneliness can have on our customers’ lives. Being or feeling alone can cause intense feelings of anxiety,... Read more
Sky – #BefriendingIs life changing, amazing, and uplifting!
29th October 2021
Sky and National Befriending Week National Befriending Week is an amazing opportunity for us to recognise the brilliant work our Time to Care volunteers do for our customers in the... Read more
Re-engage – #BefriendingIs making connections with the people who need them most!
28th October 2021
Re-engage is committed to older people being heard, valued and engaged. They exist to provide social connections for older people at a time in their lives when their social circles are... Read more
Singapore Lions Befrienders – #BefriendingIs doing what we could
20th October 2021
Established in 1995, Singapore Lions Befrienders (LB) has more than 26 years of experience in befriending and caring for seniors in order for them to age in place in the... Read more
Singapore Lions Befrienders – #BefriendingIs keeping seniors engaged
20th October 2021
Established in 1995, Singapore Lions Befrienders (LB) has more than 26 years of experience in befriending and caring for seniors in order for them to age in place in the... Read moreLINK East Fife Mental Health Adolescent Befriending Project – Hannah: #BefriendingIs worthwhile!
16th October 2021
LINK Adolescent Project was set up in January 2003 to help young people (12 to 18 year olds) improve their resilience, self-esteem, confidence and mental wellbeing, through the support of... Read more
Linking Lives Eastbourne – #BefriendingIs Transformational!
15th October 2021
Linking Lives Eastbourne is a befriending service aimed at older adults who find themselves requiring some extra friendship and support, and this is provided through weekly home visits or telephone... Read more
Tower Hamlets Friends & Neighbours – #BefriendingIs comforting!
8th October 2021
Tower Hamlets Friends and Neighbours (THFN) is based in Tower Hamlets, through their befriending services they support the older people (over 55) who are lonely and isolated. They support clients... Read more
Countdown to Befriending Week: 1 Month to Go!
28th September 2021
1 Month to Go and there's already a buzz around Befriending Week 1-7 November 2021! This year's hashtag #BefriendingIs is catching on as befriending projects share what befriending means... Read more
LINK East Fife Mental Health Adolescent Befriending Project – #BefriendingIs never feeling judged or pressured
28th September 2021
LINK Adolescent Project was set up in January 2003 to help young people (12 to 18 year olds) improve their resilience, self-esteem, confidence and mental wellbeing, through the support of... Read more
Time to Talk Befriending – Barbara: #BefriendingIs talking his language!
27th September 2021
Founded in 2013, Time to Talk Befriending overcomes loneliness experienced by older people through a range of relationship-centred, excellence accredited, befriending services. The charity currently operates across Brighton and Hove,... Read more
VASL – Craig: #BefriendingIs sharing a hobby!
27th September 2021
VASL is a local charity based in Market Harborough, providing services and projects to improve the lives of people in our community. These include support for family carers, young carers,... Read more
Queensferry Care – Jessica: #BefriendingIs social and friendly!
27th September 2021
In 1992 Queensferry was recognised to be an area of the Lothian's requiring out of hospital care for older people and including those with a diagnosis of dementia. A situation that often-left families isolated and struggling... Read more
Sightline – Evelyn: #BefriendingIs making a big difference to my life
27th September 2021
Established in 2003, Sightline was set up by Eileen Green who was herself registered blind. She identified a need for visually impaired people to have an opportunity to communicate their... Read more
Sightline – MG: #BefriendingIs looking forward to chatting about the week!
27th September 2021
Established in 2003, Sightline was set up by Eileen Green who was herself registered blind. She identified a need for visually impaired people to have an opportunity to communicate their... Read more
Sightline – ER: #BefriendingIs support for Mary and benefits volunteers
27th September 2021
Established in 2003, Sightline was set up by Eileen Green who was herself registered blind. She identified a need for visually impaired people to have an opportunity to communicate their... Read more
Sightline – HW: #BefriendingIs benefitting both parties
27th September 2021
Established in 2003, Sightline was set up by Eileen Green who was herself registered blind. She identified a need for visually impaired people to have an opportunity to communicate their... Read more
b:Friend – Nina: #BefriendingIs a beautiful experience!
27th September 2021
Since inception, b:Friend has created, delivered and evaluated thousands of hours of community social group activity in Doncaster. b:Friend has an effective blueprint for social groups for older adults focusing... Read more
b:Friend – Von: #BefriendingIs like family!
27th September 2021
Since inception, b:Friend has created, delivered and evaluated thousands of hours of community social group activity in Doncaster. b:Friend has an effective blueprint for social groups for older adults focusing... Read more
Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations – #BefriendingIs congratulations to our first Befriender wedding!
27th September 2021
PAVO is the County Voluntary Council for Powys supporting the third sector in Powys. It provides essential services to support third sector organisations and to improve people's lives. They are proud... Read more