Case Study: Befriending Caithness
4th November 2024
Listen Their befriending service offers isolated adults aged 40 and upwards in Caithness a chance to meet a friendly face on a weekly basis. They have been running since 2011... Read more
Case Study: Age Cymru Powys
4th November 2024
Listen Cymraeg English Cymraeg Mae Age Cymru Powys yn aneli at greu cymdeithas lle mae pobl hŷn yn cael eu parchu, eu gwerthfawrogi a'u bod yn gallu byw'r bywyd maen... Read more
Case Study: The Link Visiting Scheme
3rd November 2024
Listen For over 25 years, The Link Visiting Scheme has brought vital, life-enhancing social connections to older people and volunteers in Wokingham Borough. Their befriending service matches older people with... Read more
Case Study: Ray of Light Cancer Support
3rd November 2024
Listen Cymraeg English Ray of Light Cancer Support Wales has been providing support to patients, carers, friends and families affected by cancer since 2009. Their free, safe, and non-judgmental telephone... Read more
Case Study: Epilepsy Action
3rd November 2024
Listen Epilepsy Action’s vision is of a world without limits for people with epilepsy. Their befriending service matches people affected by epilepsy who are over the age of 18 and... Read more
Case Study: Mind in Harrogate District
2nd November 2024
Listen Mind in Harrogate District’s befriending service supports people who are experiencing isolation, loneliness and anxiety. Service users meet with a volunteer befriender on a regular basis for walks, a... Read more
Case Study: Together Co
2nd November 2024
Listen Together Co is a loneliness charity that creates connections to change lives. They have been matching people to create friendships in Brighton and Hove for over 20 years. Last... Read more
Case study: Voluntary Support North Surrey
2nd November 2024
Listen Voluntary Support North Surrey operate their Time to Talk Befriending Service. As a service they have been operating for nearly 6 years and are very proud to say they... Read more
Case Study: Basingstoke NeighbourCare
1st November 2024
Listen Basingstoke NeighbourCare assists those in genuine need in the local community by providing support to maintain their independence. They help to combat loneliness in those who are housebound and... Read more
Case Study: Time to Talk Befriending
1st November 2024
Listen Time to Talk Befriending provides services which are proven to overcome loneliness and social isolation, in a way that honours and respects older people. Since their foundation in 2013... Read more
Poetry for Befriending Week
31st October 2024
Befriending Week is a time to celebrate and recognise the incredible impact that befriending has on people's lives. Helen Mason, a scheme member at Time to Talk Befriending, has experienced... Read more
Top tips for planning your Befriending Week event
11th October 2024
Befriending Week is a great opportunity to gather people to celebrate. You can reflect on the year, make future plans or just say a big thank you to the people... Read more
Befriending Networks AGM
1st October 2024
We look forward to welcoming members of Befriending Networks to our AGM, which will take place on Thursday 7th November at 12 noon via Zoom. Our AGM will be incorporated... Read more
Age UK receive Quality in Befriending Award
1st October 2024
Congratulations to our most recent Quality in Befriending Award recipients, the Age UK National Telephone Friendship Service. Age UK's free telephone friendship service gives older people the chance to chat... Read more
Job Advert: Befriending Services Manager at Lead Scotland
17th September 2024
Befriending Networks member Lead Scotland are searching for someone who is passionate about the power of befriending to develop their services and take forward their strategic ambition. The successful applicant will:... Read more
Callout: Submit your case study for Befriending Week 2024
4th September 2024
As Befriending Week draws closer, we're asking our members to submit case studies for us to share as part of the campaign. During Befriending Week, we share case studies from... Read more
Introducing our new website!
30th August 2024
We're delighted to introduce our brand new website. Developed based on member feedback, we're bringing you added functionality, better user experience and improved accessibility. Here's a quick overview of some... Read more
Befriending Week 2024 – Three Months To Go!
7th August 2024
We are on the countdown to Befriending Week 2024. Coming soon on our new website will be Befriending Week HQ – a dedicated page to all aspects of Befriending Week.... Read more