5th March 2025
We are delighted to announce our latest Quality in Excellence Award reaccreditation, Space @ The Broomhouse Hub. Space is a Scottish Award-nominated charity championing community development and bringing people together.... Read more
19th February 2025
Some big legislative changes are coming into effect this year, which will have an impact on befriending projects operating in Scotland. Act now to ensure your project is prepared. The... Read more
5th February 2025
We're delighted to announce that the Dumfries & Galloway Befriending Project have been reaccredited with the Quality in Befriending Excellence Award. Dumfries and Galloway Befriending Project supports young people aged... Read more
5th February 2025
A huge congratulations to Womankind on achieving their Quality in Befriending Award! Bristol-based Womankind was founded in 1986 and offers a variety of support to women including therapy, counselling and... Read more
5th February 2025
Befriending Networks member, NSPCC/Childline, are currently looking for the right people to join their team to help deliver befriending services for young people across the UK. Befriending Coordinator (Wales) The... Read more
8th January 2025
Befriending Networks member, NSPCC/Childline, are currently looking for the right people to join their team to help deliver befriending services for young people across the UK. Befriending Coordinator The NSPCC... Read more
18th December 2024
Here are some of our favourite moments from 2024. We're so grateful to our members, supporters and partners - our work would not be possible without you! ✨ I have... Read more
4th December 2024
We're delighted to announce that Age UK Merton have achieved their Quality in Befriending Award. Age UK Merton has delivered their befriending service since 2018 to clients over the age... Read more
4th December 2024
Befriending Networks members Home Link Family Support have been reaccredited as Quality in Befriending award holders, achieving the Excellence Award. Home Link Family Support’s early years volunteer service matches families... Read more
26th November 2024
It is one of the best online conferences I have been to recently. On Thursday 7th November 2024, we rounded off an incredible Befriending Week with our Annual Conference and Annual General... Read more
20th November 2024
Befriending Networks member Ecas are looking for a Befriending Assistant who will work with other organisations to recruit both volunteers and those who need the service. Background to the service... Read more
13th November 2024
We've been blown away by the incredible contributions to Befriending Week 2024. Befriending services came together to celebrate the people who make their projects happen and spread the word about... Read more
12th November 2024
Befriending Networks CEO Susan Hunter and her AI assistant give us a glimpse into the future of befriending - what it can be and how we get there. This speech... Read more
12th November 2024
Congratulations to CACE for successfully securing their reaccreditation as a Quality in Befriending Award holder! CACE support older people in Cumbernauld to enjoy a good quality of life and live... Read more
7th November 2024
Listen B:Friend’s volunteer befrienders pledge to visit a socially isolated older neighbour near them for one hour per week for a cuppa and a chat. The project has supported over... Read more
7th November 2024
Listen Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care (SCCCC) provides older people with a helping hand when they need it most. Their Good Neighbour Scheme is not just about friendly visiting.... Read more
6th November 2024
Listen Carers Leeds offers confidential one to one and group support that helps carers keep on caring. They are based in the centre of Leeds, and also offer support in... Read more
6th November 2024
Listen COVEY have been supporting young people in Lanarkshire experiencing difficulties in their lives since 1992. They provide 1-1 and group-based befriending, mentoring and family support, with consistent relationship-based support... Read more
5th November 2024
Listen Established in 2000, Monifieth Befrienders match volunteer befrienders with older isolated people. They run a range of befriending services including one to one befriending, social lunches, a ​Men’s Brunch... Read more
5th November 2024
Listen Volunteer Centre Greenwich help local people find volunteering opportunities though online and face-to-face signposting services. Their Emotional Support and Wellbeing Project provides support to the residents of Greenwich who... Read moreCopyright 2026. All Rights Reserved