Shine On
Befriending Service
About Shine On
We provide a Befriending Service for people aged 55 and over, primarily living in the East of Newcastle. Our volunteer Befrienders offer regular, friendly company – they can come to your home, meet up at a café, go with you on a shopping trip, or to an activity. For your peace of mind, all of our Befrienders are trained and DBS checked.Saint Gabriel's Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, NE6 5QN
Service Eligibility
Our Befriending Service is for people aged 55 and over living in the East of Newcastle (although we hope to expand the service across Newcastle in 2026). For referrals please visit our website, call 0191 261 5234, or email contact@shineoncharity.org.uk
Information for Volunteers
Our volunteer Befrienders offer a friendly face to older people who may be housebound or don’t have family or friends nearby. Our Befrienders might accompany the client on, for example, shopping trips or to a local café, or meet up in the client’s home. We offer all of our Befrienders full training and support.
More InformationAge Groups
Adults (25-65), Older Adults (65+)Themes
Older PeopleRegions
Country: England
Other Regions: North East England
Other Information
Type of Befriending: Distance befriending including telephone, video call, letter writing or other means, Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Self Referrals Accepted, Friends & Family Referrals Accepted, Professional Referrals Accepted