Support Our Work
Befriending Networks has more than thirty years’ experience supporting charities to provide befriending for people who are lonely and isolated. We’re a small charity but our impact is big: our network reaches 22,000 volunteers and their matches across the UK every year.
Our mission is to support organisations to deliver quality befriending services that improve people’s wellbeing and create meaningful connections, ensuring that everyone feels valued.
Our work is made possible by our members and supporters. Find out about the impact your support can make.
Here are some simple ways you can support our work…
Befriending Networks is a wonderful, responsive and caring organisation which listens to the voice of the members to shape services provided.
(Member, 2025)
Make a donation
Your generous gift will help us support hundreds of hard-working befriending teams.
Become a member
Our members shape everything we do. And as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive resources and discounts!
Buy a training course
Starting from just £27, our training and e-learning courses are a great way to support us while boosting your skills.
Attend a free event
Share your ideas and insights and support the network at our free networking events.
Take part in Befriending Week
Help raise the profile of befriending with our Befriending Week campaign in November.
Use and share our directory
Help people who need more social connection to find befriending services by recommending our directory.
Subscribe to our newsletter
Get the latest updates on our projects, events and resources in our monthly newsletter.
Share a message of support
Positive feedback helps us massively by demonstrating the value of our services in funding applications.
Sponsor an event
Give our programme of events a boost by sponsoring a masterclass or networking session for befriending services.