Leaders and Managers Network: Open Forum

Free

We have found the networking opportunities valuable, and I’m grateful for the support offered — Member reflection, 2025

Purpose of this event

This session will, through peer supportive discussion, explore current issues and challenges facing leaders in the befriending sector. You set the agenda. Share your challenges, successes, and experiences in a safe and supported environment, facilitated by our CEO.

Exclusive to members of Befriending Networks.

The session will be hosted on Zoom – your confirmation email will contain the link to join.

What is the Leaders & Managers Network?

These informal sessions are supportive opportunities to discuss all things surrounding the leadership and management of befriending services. Regular attendance at these sessions is an excellent way to build up your connections and collaborate with leaders and managers within the sector. This network is for you if you have leadership responsibilities which might include: line managing staff, fundraising, strategy and planning, workforce development, evaluation and impact, or overall service design and management.

Participation Guidance

These events are hosted on Zoom and are free and open to members of Befriending Networks. We ask all our attendees to come online prepared to discuss with others, listen and learn. If you have a particular question or topic you would like the group to discuss, please contact the event facilitator in advance to add it to our agenda.

Questions?

Please get in touch with the event facilitator, susan@befriending.co.uk.

Event Facilitator

This event is facilitated by

Susan

Chief Executive

Cancellation Policy: This event is a free event. We understand that circumstances can change. If you book to attend this event but can no longer attend, please inform the facilitator so that we can open your space to another attendee.

Accessibility: All Zoom events have live closed captions available. Please notify our Learning and Development Manager, victoria@befriending.co.uk, if you have accessibility requirements to help us be inclusive of your needs.