Befriending Week Updates

Take part in Befriending Week 2026

Thank you for an incredible Befriending Week 2025!

Guest Blog: Keep hearing loss in mind this Befriending Week

“I get as much out of our friendship as Kevin does.” / The Befriending Scheme

Chwe mis o Linking Lives Cymru / Six months of Linking Lives Cymru

Podcast: London Irish Centre’s Quality Award Journey with Caroline Hanks

“Now I don’t feel my age at all” / Vintage Vibes

Guest blog: Building community connections through The Big Lunch

“Let love lead, always” / ALONE

Neges o ddiolch gan y Gweinidog Iechyd Meddwl a Llesiant / Message of thanks from Minister for Mental Health & Well-being

New e-learning for volunteers: Creating Social Connections

“Befriending is what everybody needs to grow” / Bramber Bakehouse

International perspectives on social connection and loneliness

“Time flies when you’re having fun… it certainly does for our calls!” / Sightline

Guest blog: Building strength and belonging through LGBT+ connection

“Something as simple as colouring can bring so much joy” / Bright Futures UK

Podcast: Collaboration and Community Voice with Rachel Nixseaman

“With my befriender, I can just be myself” / Together Co

It’s Befriending Week! 🎉

New report: Befriending Sector Insight Report 2025