The Future of Befriending
12th November 2024
Befriending Networks CEO Susan Hunter and her AI assistant give us a glimpse into the future of befriending - what it can be and how we get there. This speech... Read more
Case Study: b:friend
7th November 2024
Listen B:Friend’s volunteer befrienders pledge to visit a socially isolated older neighbour near them for one hour per week for a cuppa and a chat. The project has supported over... Read more
Case Study: Sheffield CCCC
7th November 2024
Listen Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care (SCCCC) provides older people with a helping hand when they need it most. Their Good Neighbour Scheme is not just about friendly visiting.... Read more
Case Study: Carers Leeds
6th November 2024
Listen Carers Leeds offers confidential one to one and group support that helps carers keep on caring. They are based in the centre of Leeds, and also offer support in... Read more
Case Study: COVEY
6th November 2024
Listen COVEY have been supporting young people in Lanarkshire experiencing difficulties in their lives since 1992. They provide 1-1 and group-based befriending, mentoring and family support, with consistent relationship-based support... Read more
Case Study: Monifieth Befrienders
5th November 2024
Listen Established in 2000, Monifieth Befrienders match volunteer befrienders with older isolated people. They run a range of befriending services including one to one befriending, social lunches, a Men’s Brunch... Read more
Case Study: Volunteer Centre Greenwich
5th November 2024
Listen Volunteer Centre Greenwich help local people find volunteering opportunities though online and face-to-face signposting services. Their Emotional Support and Wellbeing Project provides support to the residents of Greenwich who... Read more
Case Study: Befriending Caithness
4th November 2024
Listen Their befriending service offers isolated adults aged 40 and upwards in Caithness a chance to meet a friendly face on a weekly basis. They have been running since 2011... Read more
Case Study: Age Cymru Powys
4th November 2024
Listen Cymraeg English Cymraeg Mae Age Cymru Powys yn aneli at greu cymdeithas lle mae pobl hŷn yn cael eu parchu, eu gwerthfawrogi a'u bod yn gallu byw'r bywyd maen... Read more
Case Study: The Link Visiting Scheme
3rd November 2024
Listen For over 25 years, The Link Visiting Scheme has brought vital, life-enhancing social connections to older people and volunteers in Wokingham Borough. Their befriending service matches older people with... Read more
Case Study: Ray of Light Cancer Support
3rd November 2024
Listen Cymraeg English Ray of Light Cancer Support Wales has been providing support to patients, carers, friends and families affected by cancer since 2009. Their free, safe, and non-judgmental telephone... Read more
Case Study: Epilepsy Action
3rd November 2024
Listen Epilepsy Action’s vision is of a world without limits for people with epilepsy. Their befriending service matches people affected by epilepsy who are over the age of 18 and... Read more
Case Study: Mind in Harrogate District
2nd November 2024
Listen Mind in Harrogate District’s befriending service supports people who are experiencing isolation, loneliness and anxiety. Service users meet with a volunteer befriender on a regular basis for walks, a... Read more
Case Study: Together Co
2nd November 2024
Listen Together Co is a loneliness charity that creates connections to change lives. They have been matching people to create friendships in Brighton and Hove for over 20 years. Last... Read more
Case study: Voluntary Support North Surrey
2nd November 2024
Listen Voluntary Support North Surrey operate their Time to Talk Befriending Service. As a service they have been operating for nearly 6 years and are very proud to say they... Read more
Case Study: Basingstoke NeighbourCare
1st November 2024
Listen Basingstoke NeighbourCare assists those in genuine need in the local community by providing support to maintain their independence. They help to combat loneliness in those who are housebound and... Read more
Case Study: Time to Talk Befriending
1st November 2024
Listen Time to Talk Befriending provides services which are proven to overcome loneliness and social isolation, in a way that honours and respects older people. Since their foundation in 2013... Read more
Poetry for Befriending Week
31st October 2024
Befriending Week is a time to celebrate and recognise the incredible impact that befriending has on people's lives. Helen Mason, a scheme member at Time to Talk Befriending, has experienced... Read more
Top tips for planning your Befriending Week event
11th October 2024
Befriending Week is a great opportunity to gather people to celebrate. You can reflect on the year, make future plans or just say a big thank you to the people... Read more
Callout: Submit your case study for Befriending Week 2024
4th September 2024
As Befriending Week draws closer, we're asking our members to submit case studies for us to share as part of the campaign. During Befriending Week, we share case studies from... Read more