Throughout our network lives are being changed by befriending. These case studies capture the relationships and impact that befriending creates. Each unique story celebrates the importance of meaningful connection.
If you are a member of Befriending Networks you can submit a case study. Case studies are featured throughout the year on our social media channels.
Befriending Week 2024
Case Study: b:friend
The story of Shane and Sue, who found friendship after losing close family members. Read more
Case Study: Sheffield CCCC
Lyn and Becca bonded over a shared love of Downton Abbey and many other things. Read more
Case Study: Carers Leeds
The Carers Leeds digital inclusion programme has helped a carer to feel more connected and confident. Read more
Case Study: COVEY
Meet Ruaridh, a young carer who got a lot from his experience with the COVEY Connect group. Read more
Case Study: Monifieth Befrienders
This case study demonstrates how volunteering your time with a befriending project can make a real difference in people’s lives. Read more
Case Study: Volunteer Centre Greenwich
The story of Avril, who discovered a new sense of connection through group activities and social gatherings. Read more
Case Study: Befriending Caithness
The story of a match between two avid fishermen whose friendship developed with each visit. Read more
Case Study: Age Cymru Powys
Mae siarad mewn mamiaith yn ffordd bwerus o adeiladu cysylltiadau ar unwaith. Speaking our native language helps build connections. Read more
Case Study: The Link Visiting Scheme
Their case study tells Violet’s story, and how her befriender Sam helped her feel more seen and valued. Read more
Case Study: Ray of Light Cancer Support
Befriending helped lung cancer patient John open up about his struggles and feel less isolated. Read more
Case Study: Epilepsy Action
Hear one person’s story of how befriending helped them find strength as they got to know more about their epilepsy. Read more
Case Study: Mind in Harrogate District
Learn how befriending can help people experiencing mental health issues to feel understood, valued and seen. Read more
Case Study: Together Co
Meet Natasha and Jeanette and hear about their journey to get to know each other. Read more
Case study: Voluntary Support North Surrey
The story of Karen and Joyce and the difference that 1:1 and group befriending can make. Read more
Case Study: Basingstoke NeighbourCare
Bill struggled adapting to a life-altering injury but his befriending match with Jane helped him feel less isolated. Read more
Case Study: Time to Talk Befriending
The story of Mavis and her befriender Anna, who helped Mavis find a sense of connection and companionship after bereavement. Read morePrevious Befriending Weeks
Case Study: LEAP Project Befriending Service
LEAP’s befriending service offers one-to-one befriending and friendship groups to older people in Lanarkshire through their Hands On Project. Read more
Case Study: Kingdom Abuse Survivors
Kingdom Abuse Survivors Project (KASP) is a Befriending Networks member with more than 25 years of experience in providing services… Read more
Case Study: Ecas Befriending Service
Ecas is a Befriending Networks member that offers friendship and companionship for isolated, physically disabled adults living in Edinburgh. Read more
Case Study: Highland Hospice Helping Hands
Highland Hospice Helping Hands supports people who are living with an advanced, life-shortening illness. The Befriending Networks member is a… Read more
Case Study: Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis
Befrienders with Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis are trained volunteers who can offer a listening ear to anyone with pulmonary fibrosis,… Read more
Case Study: Vintage Vibes
Edinburgh-based charity and Befriending Networks member Vintage Vibes works to tackle the loneliness crisis in the city. Their befriending service… Read more
Case Study: Monifieth Befrienders
As a member of Befriending Networks, Monifieth Befrienders offers a free service for socially isolated older people, and recently bereaved… Read more
Case Study: MHA
MHA is an award-winning charity which works to eliminate isolation and loneliness among older people by connecting them to communities…. Read more
Case Study: b:friend
b:friend’s vision is to reduce isolation for people who are over 65, live on their own, and do not have… Read more
Case Study: Interest Link Borders
Interest Link Borders provides one-to-one and group befriending services for children aged eight and over, young people and adults with… Read more
Case Study: LINK East Fife Mental Health Befriending Project
LINK East Fife Mental Health Befriending Project provides support for adults and young people who have become isolated, lonely or… Read more
Case Study: Apasen
Befriending Networks member Apasen delivers social and community services in the United Kingdom. The organisation set up a new befriending service… Read more
Case Study: The Welcoming
The Welcoming’s Friendship Project supports New Scots (refugees, asylum seekers and migrants) to overcome social isolation and build community in… Read more
Case Study: Kincardine & Deeside Befriending
A member of Befriending Networks, Kincardine & Deeside Befriending recruits, trains and supports volunteer befrienders who are matched with isolated… Read more
Case Study: Time to Talk (Voluntary Support North Surrey) Befriending
Time to Talk aims to tackle loneliness by recruiting volunteer befrienders to talk to people who otherwise might not see… Read more
Case Study: STAR Project Community Befriending Scheme
The STAR Project Community Befriending Scheme provides befriending support to local individuals and families. Based in Renfrewshire, the award-winning Befriending Networks… Read more