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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Monitoring, Evaluating and Reporting Impact
Thursday, 29 January 2026
10:00 – 13:00 (GMT)ย Join this course to learn more about evidencing the impact of your befriending project to demonstrate your work to stakeholders…
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Good Practice: Dementia and Befriending
Monday, 16 February 2026
10:00 – 13:30 (GMT)Great session and really appreciate that we were offered a free follow-up session – great to get a few weeks…
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Vital Skills: Train the Trainer
Tuesday, 17 February 2026Develop your knowledge, skills and confidence for designing, delivering and evaluating the training you provide.
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Policies and Procedures for Befrienders
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
13:15 – 15:00 (GMT)By attending Policies and Procedures for Befrienders, participants will discuss good practice for communicating your infrastructure with befrienders and motivating…
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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: Children and Young People’s Forum (January)
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
10:00 – 11:00 (GMT)A free networking session with a focus on topical issues impacting children and young people within the context of befriending.
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Leaders and Managers Network: Open Forum
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
09:30 – 10:30 (GMT)Bring your ideas and questions for peer networking and knowledge exchange.
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Networking: Finding ways to reduce your waiting list
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
14:00 – 15:00 (GMT)ย Discuss and share ways to reduce your waiting list.
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2026 Roadshow – Cardiff
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
10:30 – 14:30 (GMT)Co-hosted with Gig Buddies, part of Learning Disability Wales
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