Our Training and Events are designed to supercharge your befriending project! With 30 years of experience in the sector, we’ve developed a programme of training and events that provides your team with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver quality befriending to individuals and communities.
Check out our upcoming Vital Skills, Topical Training and Good Practice sessions for continued development and staff learning. To learn directly from other projects and build connections across the sector, book your place on one of our monthly Networking events, or enhance your knowledge and build your skillset by attending our next Masterclass. You can browse all of our upcoming training opportunities and events below.
Have a team that needs training? Can’t find the training you need at the time you need it? Or would prefer training in person at your organisation? Contact our team to discuss bespoke training packages.
Don’t miss out – some training sessions and events are only open to members of Befriending Networks! Join now to receive discounted booking fees and exclusive access to training and events.

Discover the principles and practice of collaboration and co-design in this engaging e-learning course.


Get an overview of the Quality in Befriending Award and ask any questions you have.

Get an overview of the Quality in Befriending Award and ask any questions you have.

Bring your ideas and questions for peer networking and knowledge exchange.

Discuss and share ways to reduce your waiting list.


Develop your knowledge, skills and confidence for designing, delivering and evaluating the training you provide.


By attending Policies and Procedures for Befrienders, participants will discuss good practice for communicating your infrastructure with befrienders and motivating them to actively engage and follow your policies and procedures.
Co-hosted with Gig Buddies, part of Learning Disability Wales

Connect, share, and discuss practice, policy and research linked to social isolation and loneliness in Scotland

Bring your ideas and questions for peer networking and knowledge exchange.

Introducing for safeguarding provides participants with a chance for peer discussion, and access to the delegate pack of resources, policies and procedures.

New to Befriending Networks and want to learn more about what your membership has to offer? Or are you an existing member looking for a refresher on the benefits of being part of our Network? Either way, this session is for you!

Find out more about Befriending Networks and how to access resources to support your project.
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