Journey Across Befriending Roadshow Resources
Thank you for being part of the Journey Across Befriending Roadshow! Whether you’re an existing member or new to Befriending Networks, we hope you made some inspiring connections and got some useful information for the next steps on your befriending journey.
Feel free to explore these resources and links – and if you ever want to chat with our team, just get in touch.
We look forward to seeing you again soon!

About membership
Become a member
We are the largest network of befriending organisations in the world. Our members receive a range of exclusive benefits and support, including:
- Get personalised 1:1 support by phone, email or video call
- Access members-only resources and events
- Discounts on training, bespoke and consultancy
- Get discovered by volunteers and service users with a listing in our directory
- Apply for the Quality in Befriending Award
- Advertise staff vacancies
Join an Information Session

For non-members
Download your Travel Guide
All our Journey Across Befriending Roadshow attendees receive a copy of our Travel Guide, which includes top tips and resources to help you navigate the world of befriending.
You can download alternative versions below.
Download the plain text version
Download the print-at-home low ink version. Please save paper and only print if necessary.
Travel Guide Links
Here are some of the key links, resources and events included in the Travel Guide.

Featured Resources
Members-only resources
Befriending Networks members get access to exclusive resources to support their befriending journey, including:
Free resources
These resources are available to everyone, members and non-members.
- Good Practice Guide: Starting a Befriending Service
- Funding and Fundraising for the Befriending Sector toolkit

Get to know the Befriender Training Toolkit
Book a free Befriender Training Toolkit How-to session. Open to members and non-members.

Featured Training
We offer a range of training to boost your skills and confidence in running a befriending project. Members receive a discount on every course.
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Vital Skills: Train the Trainer
Wednesday, 9 July 2025Develop your knowledge, skills and confidence for designing, delivering and evaluating the training you provide.
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Vital Skills: Managing Waiting Lists and Organisational Capacity
Thursday, 10 July 2025
09:30 – 13:45 (GMT)Is a waiting list system good for your project? Do you have the capacity to manage it? Join this session…
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Vital Skills: Risk Management
Tuesday, 22 July 2025
09:30 – 13:45 (GMT)Examine the purpose, structure and best approach of a risk management policy and procedure, protecting stakeholders and the reputation of…
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Monitoring, Evaluating and Reporting Impact
Wednesday, 30 July 2025
09:30 – 12:30 (GMT)Â Join this course to learn more about evidencing the impact of your befriending project to demonstrate your work to stakeholders…
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Bespoke training and consultancy
Looking for something more tailored? We can create customised training and materials to suit your project’s needs. We have a range of packages available – get in touch today to find out more!

Upcoming Networking
If you want to connect into a network of passionate, inspiring people, look no further! Our networking sessions are a chance for the befriending sector to come together, offer support and ask questions in a safe and welcoming space. We have sessions open to everyone, as well as a member-exclusive Leaders and Managers Network.
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Networking: Group Befriending
Wednesday, 9 July 2025
13:30 – 14:30 (GMT)Explore the world of group and activity-based befriending for your service users.
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Leaders and Managers Network: Open Forum
Monday, 28 July 2025
12:30 – 13:30 (GMT)Bring your ideas and questions for peer networking and knowledge exchange.
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Networking: Planning for Befriending Week
Wednesday, 13 August 2025
10:00 – 11:00 (GMT)Get planning for our celebration of befriending in November!
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Networking: Supporting neurodiversity in your team
Wednesday, 27 August 2025
10:00 – 11:00 (GMT)Â Discuss and share inclusive practices for neurodivergent staff and volunteers within your team.
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