Find out more about the available courses for November 2024 to February 2025.
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Community & Grassroots Fundraising
Toolkits and Sector Support
Updated:
October 2024
This content is only available to members.
Members Only Content
CRM Systems for Volunteer Management
Toolkits and Sector Support
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October 2024
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Members Only Content
Age UK Service Handbook Example
Policy and Procedure Template
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October 2024
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Members Only Content
SWAN Womens Centre Alcohol and Drugs Policy Example
Policy and Procedure Template
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November 2024
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Members Only Content
Befriender Training Toolkit: Membership Feedback
Impact and Evaluation
Updated:
September 2024
Feedback report from our survey of toolkit users between January and June 2024.
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Lessons from Befriending in the Time of COVID-19
Research
Updated:
April 2021
Report published by Independent Age and The Mercer's Company
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Co-op Foundation Youth Loneliness Report
Research
Updated:
April 2018
Co-op Foundation report on youth loneliness (16-25 year olds)
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Understanding Befriending: a study of befriending schemes for older people
Research
Updated:
April 2021
Study commissioned by The Mercer's Company to understand what makes for good befriending and identify lessons for organsiations who support it.
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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
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‘All The Lonely People’ Report by Mental Health Foundation
Research
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May 2022
Report by the Mental Health Foundation published during Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
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Social Isolation and Loneliness Winter Fund 2023 Report
Impact and Evaluation
Updated:
April 2023
Report on the Scottish Government Small Grants Programme managed by Befriending Networks in Winter 2023.
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Training Catalgoue for 2024: An overview
Toolkits and Sector Support
Updated:
January 2024
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Members Only Content
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.
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Scottish Recovery Network | Run your own Recovery Conversation Café
Research
Updated:
July 2021
Scottish Recovery Network share how to use a recovery conversation cafe approach
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Befriending Networks Membership Logo 2024
Toolkits and Sector Support
Updated:
January 2024
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Members Only Content
Young Carer’s Project Mentoring Handbook Example
Policy and Procedure Template
Updated:
March 2023
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Members Only Content
What Works Wellbeing:Tackling Loneliness Review of Reviews
Research
Updated:
October 2018
An overview of reviews: the effectiveness of interventions to address loneliness at all stages of the life-course
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