Get Involved in Befriending Week
Every November, befriending services and supporters from across the UK and beyond gather to recognise befriending and the positive impact it has in our communities. There are lots of ways for you to get involved…
Join the online campaign
Help us spread the word about befriending and its impact. Whether on social media, newsletters or in the press, every post and share makes a big difference!
Be sure to use our hashtags and tag us in your posts so we can see your posts.
#BefriendingWeek #WythnosCyfeillio
To make it easier to take part, we’ve put together some resources, including suggested social media posts, graphics and Top Tips guides.
Contribute to our message board
Add your voice to the Befriending Week campaign on our online community message board.
This is your space to share befriending stories, messages of support, Befriending Week events and useful resources.
Hold an event
There’s nothing better than bringing people together to celebrate so why not hold an event for your staff, volunteers and service users?
Download our event pack resources – including decorations, activities and thank you certificates – to get you started.
Celebrate with us
One of the highlights of Befriending Week is bringing our incredible network together to reflect on the past year and share plans for the future. Our Annual Conference features guest speakers, networking sessions and our AGM.
You can find out more about the 2025 Annual Conference on our blog.
Join our Befriending Week mailing list
Get the latest updates, resources and ideas to help you celebrate Befriending Week.
Questions?
If you’ve got any questions about taking part in Befriending Week, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with our Communications Officer Cat on cat@befriending.co.uk.