Journey Across Befriending: Online (May)
Wednesday 7th May 2025
10:00 - 12:00
Free
Join us on a journey across the world of befriending with our 2025 roadshow.
Introduction to Befriending Networks (May)
Wednesday 14th May 2025
10:00 - 11:00
Free
Find out more about Befriending Networks and how to access resources to support your project.
Making the Most of Membership (May)
Tuesday 20th May 2025
12:00 - 13:00
Free
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!
Intergenerational Research Event
Tuesday 20th May 2025
13:00 - 14:30
Free
Join this member-exclusive event that explores and celebrates the power of intergenerational working.
Journey Across Befriending: Aberdeen
Wednesday 21st May 2025
11:45 - 14:45
Free
Co-hosted with Befriend a Child, a Quality in Befriending Excellence Award holder.
Being a Befriender: In-Person Befriending Methods
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
18:00 - 19:00
A virtual event to recognise & celebrate in-person befrienders. This means meeting face-to-face in 1:1/groups at homes or in the community
Being a Befriender: Distance Befriending Methods
Wednesday 4th June 2025
18:00 - 19:00
A virtual event to recognise & celebrate distance befrienders. This means meeting virtually or through methods like telephone or letters
Online Community Lunch and Meet Up
Wednesday 11th June 2025
12:30 - 13:30
Free
Take a break from all the busyness and encourage one another in the great work you are doing
Journey Across Befriending: Tamworth
Wednesday 18th June 2025
12:00 - 15:00
Free
Co-hosted with Community Together CIC, a Quality in Befriending Excellence Award holder.
Networking: Children and Young People’s Forum (June)
Thursday 19th June 2025
10:00 - 11:00
Free
A free networking session with a focus on topical issues impacting children and young people within the context of befriending.
Making the Most of Membership (July)
Tuesday 8th July 2025
14:00 - 15:00
Free
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!
Networking: Group Befriending
Wednesday 9th July 2025
13:30 - 14:30
Free
Explore the world of group and activity-based befriending for your service users.
Introduction to Befriending Networks (July)
Tuesday 15th July 2025
14:00 - 15:00
Free
Find out more about Befriending Networks and how to access resources to support your project.
Networking: Planning for Befriending Week
Wednesday 13th August 2025
10:00 - 11:00
Free
Get planning for our celebration of befriending in November!
Networking: Children and Young People’s Forum (September)
Tuesday 2nd September 2025
13:00 - 14:00
Free
A free networking session with a focus on topical issues impacting children and young people within the context of befriending.
