Special Events
Befriending Networks hosts special events exclusively for our members. These are celebrations and acknowledgement of the positive impact befriending has in making meaningful connections.
Upcoming Special Events
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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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Social Isolation and Loneliness in the Scottish Highlands Conference
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
10:00 – 15:00 (GMT)A day of cross-sector and cross-community discussion, deliberation, and action planning around social isolation and loneliness in the Highlands. Co-hosted…
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2026 Roadshow – London
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
10:30 – 14:30 (GMT)Co-hosted with Volunteer Centre Greenwich
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2026 Roadshow – Belfast
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
10:30 – 14:30 (GMT)Co-hosted with Volunteer Now
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2026 Roadshow – Edinburgh
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
10:30 – 14:30 (GMT)Co-hosted with Edinburgh City Mission
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2026 Roadshow – Online May
Thursday, 7 May 2026
10:00 – 12:30 (GMT)Join us online for an inspiring, solution-packed gathering for all involved in befriending operations.Â
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2026 Roadshow – Manchester
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
10:30 – 14:30 (GMT)Co-hosted with New Mills & District Volunteer Centre
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2026 Roadshow – Glasgow
Thursday, 11 June 2026
10:30 – 14:30 (GMT)Co-hosted with Volunteer Glasgow
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2026 Roadshow – Online June
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
13:00 – 15:30 (GMT)Join us online for an inspiring, solution-packed gathering for all involved in befriending operations.Â
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Annual Conference and AGM
Every November, during Befriending Week, we gather our membership online for the Befriending Networks Annual Conference and AGM. The 2025 Conference will take place online on Wednesday 5th November.
The 2024 Conference was very special for us as it was co-designed with members to create a flexible online event with sessions that are relevant to our membership. Read more about the 2024 Conference on our blog.