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Befriending Resources

Browse our bank of befriending resources, designed to support your befriending project to thrive.

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Befriending Networks Membership Logo 2026

  • Toolkits and Sector Support
  • Updated: December 2025
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Charities against hate – how to respond to racism

  • Toolkits and Sector Support
  • Updated: November 2025
This DSC resource provides practical actions that charities can take to ensure their own safety and continued operation in response to racism and bigotry. Visit URL
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Guidance for your directory listing

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  • Updated: October 2025
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Journey Across Befriending – Travel Guide

  • Toolkits and Sector Support
  • Updated: October 2025
Access our Travel Guide, a resource from our 2025 Roadshow that includes top tips and resources to help you navigate the world of befriending. Contact info@befriending.co.uk for a plain-text copy. Download File

Encompass Insurance Guide

  • Toolkits and Sector Support
  • Updated: August 2025
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Video: Digital Skills Masterclasses

  • Toolkits and Sector Support
  • Updated: July 2025
A playlist of 4 digital skills masterclasses on Canva, Padlet, Zoom and PowerPoint Visit URL
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Supporting neurodiversity in your volunteer team

  • Toolkits and Sector Support
  • Updated: June 2025
An introductory guide with suggestions for creating a neuro-inclusive environment at every stage of the volunteering journey. Download File
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Volunteer Recognition – Discussion from our Leaders and Managers Network

  • Toolkits and Sector Support
  • Updated: May 2025
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A brief guide to loneliness among children and young people at school

  • Toolkits and Sector Support
  • Updated: May 2025
 This research-based guide offers a broad overview of what loneliness is, how it affects young people, why it matters so much in educational contexts, and supports thinking about what can... Download File
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Top Tips for Running an Intergenerational Befriending Project (Infographic)

  • Toolkits and Sector Support
  • Updated: April 2025
Want to run some intergenerational activity but not sure where to start? This infographic give 5 top tips for how to make it happen. Visit URL
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Funds and Fundraising for the Befriending Sector

  • Toolkits and Sector Support
  • Updated: February 2025
A digital toolkit with top tips and resources to help you find and apply for funding. Visit URL

Shifting Sands planning support guide

  • Toolkits and Sector Support
  • Updated: January 2025
An SCVO guide to help Chief Executives, leadership teams and trustees of voluntary organisations with planning in uncertain times. Visit URL
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Upcoming Training and Events

  • Toolkits and Sector Support
  • Updated: October 2024
Find out more about the available courses for November 2024 to February 2025. Download File
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Community & Grassroots Fundraising

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  • Updated: October 2024
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CRM Systems for befriending organisations

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  • Updated: August 2025
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Good Practice Procedure – Steps for Closing Down a Befriending Project

  • Toolkits and Sector Support
  • Updated: September 2020
Guidance to help support your organisation if your project has to close Download File
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Training Catalogue for 2024: An overview

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  • Updated: January 2024
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Befriending Networks Training and Events Catalogue 2024

  • Toolkits and Sector Support
  • Updated: January 2024
A catalogue of all training and events available including networking, masterclasses and topical events. Download File

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