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A huge congratulations to our November class of Train the Trainer. Emma (Dial Barnsley), Jess (The Helpful Bureau) and Rasha (CCAWS) have dedicated three weeks to the course and building their confidence as trainers through a blend of interactive virtual classes and e-learning.
November 26, 2025 at 11:36 AM
A huge congratulations to our November class of Train the Trainer. Emma (Dial Barnsley), Jess (The Helpful Bureau) and Rasha (CCAWS) have dedicated three weeks to the course and building their confidence as trainers through a blend of interactive virtual classes and e-learning.
Nominate us to receive £1,000 this Christmas! 🎁
In December, the Benefact Group will be giving 120 charities £1,000 each as part of their 12 Days of Christmas campaign.
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In December, the Benefact Group will be giving 120 charities £1,000 each as part of their 12 Days of Christmas campaign.
movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Nominate us to receive £1,000 this Christmas! 🎁
In December, the Benefact Group will be giving 120 charities £1,000 each as part of their 12 Days of Christmas campaign.
movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
In December, the Benefact Group will be giving 120 charities £1,000 each as part of their 12 Days of Christmas campaign.
movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
Befriending Week 2025 was such a treat! We'd love to hear your feedback on the Befriending Week campaign, whether you were able to take part or not. Your insights will help us make next year's Befriending Week even better!🌟
Complete the survey at befriending.co.uk/bw25-feedback
#BefriendingWeek
Complete the survey at befriending.co.uk/bw25-feedback
#BefriendingWeek
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Befriending Week 2025 was such a treat! We'd love to hear your feedback on the Befriending Week campaign, whether you were able to take part or not. Your insights will help us make next year's Befriending Week even better!🌟
Complete the survey at befriending.co.uk/bw25-feedback
#BefriendingWeek
Complete the survey at befriending.co.uk/bw25-feedback
#BefriendingWeek
Supporting and Supervising Your Team is back! Join Victoria online on Thursday 20 November to delve into staff and volunteer wellbeing, reviewing approaches to increase retention while reducing the risk of burnout. befriending.co.uk/product/vita... #Training #Befriending #Wellbeing
November 14, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Supporting and Supervising Your Team is back! Join Victoria online on Thursday 20 November to delve into staff and volunteer wellbeing, reviewing approaches to increase retention while reducing the risk of burnout. befriending.co.uk/product/vita... #Training #Befriending #Wellbeing
This week is #TrusteesWeek and we want to take the opportunity to thank our incredible board for all their hard work, passion and dedication to supporting the befriending sector. Thank you! 🌟
Find out more about our board on our website: befriending.co.uk/about/staff-board
#BefriendingWeek
Find out more about our board on our website: befriending.co.uk/about/staff-board
#BefriendingWeek
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
This week is #TrusteesWeek and we want to take the opportunity to thank our incredible board for all their hard work, passion and dedication to supporting the befriending sector. Thank you! 🌟
Find out more about our board on our website: befriending.co.uk/about/staff-board
#BefriendingWeek
Find out more about our board on our website: befriending.co.uk/about/staff-board
#BefriendingWeek
As we wrap up #BefriendingWeek 2025, we want to say a massive thank you to everyone who took part. It's been a busy week and we've been blown away by all the activity taking place. For a roundup of some highlights, check out our blog. Thank you! 🎉
befriending.co.uk/bw25-thankyou/
#WythnosCyfeillio
befriending.co.uk/bw25-thankyou/
#WythnosCyfeillio
November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
As we wrap up #BefriendingWeek 2025, we want to say a massive thank you to everyone who took part. It's been a busy week and we've been blown away by all the activity taking place. For a roundup of some highlights, check out our blog. Thank you! 🎉
befriending.co.uk/bw25-thankyou/
#WythnosCyfeillio
befriending.co.uk/bw25-thankyou/
#WythnosCyfeillio
For #BefriendingWeek, Sarah Murphy MS, the Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing gave a message of thanks to Befriending Networks, members and dedicated volunteers who give their time to support others in Wales through befriending. Read the message here.
befriending.co.uk/bw25-sarahmu...
befriending.co.uk/bw25-sarahmu...
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
For #BefriendingWeek, Sarah Murphy MS, the Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing gave a message of thanks to Befriending Networks, members and dedicated volunteers who give their time to support others in Wales through befriending. Read the message here.
befriending.co.uk/bw25-sarahmu...
befriending.co.uk/bw25-sarahmu...
As Befriending Week 2025 comes to a close, Helen MacIntyre, from @neighbourlylab.bsky.social, highlights some ways in which befrienders and others working to address loneliness need to be aware of hearing loss as a barrier to social connection.
befriending.co.uk/bw25-neighbourlylab
#BefriendingWeek
befriending.co.uk/bw25-neighbourlylab
#BefriendingWeek
November 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
As Befriending Week 2025 comes to a close, Helen MacIntyre, from @neighbourlylab.bsky.social, highlights some ways in which befrienders and others working to address loneliness need to be aware of hearing loss as a barrier to social connection.
befriending.co.uk/bw25-neighbourlylab
#BefriendingWeek
befriending.co.uk/bw25-neighbourlylab
#BefriendingWeek
Our final case study of #BefriendingWeek 2025 comes from The Befriending Scheme, which provides friendship for vulnerable people across Suffolk. They share the story of Kevin and Barry, whose befriending match has grown into a mutual friendship.
befriending.co.uk/bw25-thebefriendingscheme
befriending.co.uk/bw25-thebefriendingscheme
November 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Our final case study of #BefriendingWeek 2025 comes from The Befriending Scheme, which provides friendship for vulnerable people across Suffolk. They share the story of Kevin and Barry, whose befriending match has grown into a mutual friendship.
befriending.co.uk/bw25-thebefriendingscheme
befriending.co.uk/bw25-thebefriendingscheme
Ar gyfer yr #WythnosCyfeillio, Matt yn myfyrio ar 6 mis o adeiladu partneriaethau â chymunedau ffydd i hyrwyddo cyfeillio.
befriending.co.uk/bw25-linkinglivescymru
For #BefriendingWeek, Matt reflects on 6 months of building partnerships with faith communities to promote befriending.
#Cymru #Cymraeg
befriending.co.uk/bw25-linkinglivescymru
For #BefriendingWeek, Matt reflects on 6 months of building partnerships with faith communities to promote befriending.
#Cymru #Cymraeg
November 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Ar gyfer yr #WythnosCyfeillio, Matt yn myfyrio ar 6 mis o adeiladu partneriaethau â chymunedau ffydd i hyrwyddo cyfeillio.
befriending.co.uk/bw25-linkinglivescymru
For #BefriendingWeek, Matt reflects on 6 months of building partnerships with faith communities to promote befriending.
#Cymru #Cymraeg
befriending.co.uk/bw25-linkinglivescymru
For #BefriendingWeek, Matt reflects on 6 months of building partnerships with faith communities to promote befriending.
#Cymru #Cymraeg
NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎙️
Today we're sharing a new podcast with Caroline Hanks from the London Irish Centre. Sandra chats to Caroline about the process for achieving the Quality Award, with some top tips and advice for completing the assessment.
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#BefriendingWeek
Today we're sharing a new podcast with Caroline Hanks from the London Irish Centre. Sandra chats to Caroline about the process for achieving the Quality Award, with some top tips and advice for completing the assessment.
befriending.co.uk/bw25-londoni...
#BefriendingWeek
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎙️
Today we're sharing a new podcast with Caroline Hanks from the London Irish Centre. Sandra chats to Caroline about the process for achieving the Quality Award, with some top tips and advice for completing the assessment.
befriending.co.uk/bw25-londoni...
#BefriendingWeek
Today we're sharing a new podcast with Caroline Hanks from the London Irish Centre. Sandra chats to Caroline about the process for achieving the Quality Award, with some top tips and advice for completing the assessment.
befriending.co.uk/bw25-londoni...
#BefriendingWeek
Befriending Week is one of many campaigns that aim to bring people together and celebrate the power of connection. Today's guest blog from Grainne McCloskey at Eden Project Communities shares stories of connection from The Big Lunch. Read the blog: befriending.co.uk/bw25-biglunch
#BefriendingWeek
#BefriendingWeek
November 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Befriending Week is one of many campaigns that aim to bring people together and celebrate the power of connection. Today's guest blog from Grainne McCloskey at Eden Project Communities shares stories of connection from The Big Lunch. Read the blog: befriending.co.uk/bw25-biglunch
#BefriendingWeek
#BefriendingWeek
Today's case study comes from Vintage Vibes, an award-winning charity tackling isolation and loneliness in Edinburgh. Sheila shares how becoming a Vintage Vibes’ VIP has helped her find purpose after years of feeling invisible.
befriending.co.uk/bw25-vintagevibes
#BefriendingWeek #10YearsBold
befriending.co.uk/bw25-vintagevibes
#BefriendingWeek #10YearsBold
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Today's case study comes from Vintage Vibes, an award-winning charity tackling isolation and loneliness in Edinburgh. Sheila shares how becoming a Vintage Vibes’ VIP has helped her find purpose after years of feeling invisible.
befriending.co.uk/bw25-vintagevibes
#BefriendingWeek #10YearsBold
befriending.co.uk/bw25-vintagevibes
#BefriendingWeek #10YearsBold
Our Befriending Week cable cars have been a fantastic day out for our members and other people from the community. There are still some spots available for the rest of the week, so head to our website to book your free place! befriending.co.uk/befriending-...
#BefriendingWeek
#BefriendingWeek
November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our Befriending Week cable cars have been a fantastic day out for our members and other people from the community. There are still some spots available for the rest of the week, so head to our website to book your free place! befriending.co.uk/befriending-...
#BefriendingWeek
#BefriendingWeek
We're thrilled to have our members collaborate to form our Quality in Befriending Panel Discussion at 13:40. Our seven panel members are all from projects who have earned their Quality in Befriending Award and will share their examples of collaboration and partnerships. #PeerLearning
November 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We're thrilled to have our members collaborate to form our Quality in Befriending Panel Discussion at 13:40. Our seven panel members are all from projects who have earned their Quality in Befriending Award and will share their examples of collaboration and partnerships. #PeerLearning
From 12:30 to 13:30, our annual conference is focused on our AGM, creating space for our network to connect and reflect on 2025, while sharing hopes for 2026. Here, we share a lot with our network. This includes our video reflecting on our Roadshow videos and sharing news of our 2026 events.
November 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM
From 12:30 to 13:30, our annual conference is focused on our AGM, creating space for our network to connect and reflect on 2025, while sharing hopes for 2026. Here, we share a lot with our network. This includes our video reflecting on our Roadshow videos and sharing news of our 2026 events.
Our next member-led presentation is with Kirsten & Jan of Families First St Andrews. We felt our network could benefit from #PeerLearning on this great example of providing a supportive approach, focused on ensuring positive endings in befriending. Kirsten & Jan present from 11:20 to 11:40
November 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Our next member-led presentation is with Kirsten & Jan of Families First St Andrews. We felt our network could benefit from #PeerLearning on this great example of providing a supportive approach, focused on ensuring positive endings in befriending. Kirsten & Jan present from 11:20 to 11:40
Our first member-led presentation is with Georgia of Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale. We learned of Georgia's innovative approach to volunteer recruitment and matching and have asked her to share this approach with our network. Georgia is presenting from 11:00 to 11:20. #PeerLearning
November 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Our first member-led presentation is with Georgia of Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale. We learned of Georgia's innovative approach to volunteer recruitment and matching and have asked her to share this approach with our network. Georgia is presenting from 11:00 to 11:20. #PeerLearning
Our keynote speaker is the wonderful Katie Kelly of New Local, an independent think tank & network of public sector bodies with a mission to transform public services & unlock community power. Presenting from 10:05 to 10:30, we are very excited to learn from their wealth of knowledge and experience.
November 5, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Our keynote speaker is the wonderful Katie Kelly of New Local, an independent think tank & network of public sector bodies with a mission to transform public services & unlock community power. Presenting from 10:05 to 10:30, we are very excited to learn from their wealth of knowledge and experience.
Our Annual Conference & AGM start now. We look forward to welcoming our network online for reflecting on the past year, celebrations of #BefriendingWeek and planning for 2026. We're so excited to have content led by our members. After all, our theme is Collaboration and Partnerships! 💚
November 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Our Annual Conference & AGM start now. We look forward to welcoming our network online for reflecting on the past year, celebrations of #BefriendingWeek and planning for 2026. We're so excited to have content led by our members. After all, our theme is Collaboration and Partnerships! 💚
Our Befriending Week case study today comes from ALONE, an Excellence Award holder whose befriending service supports older people in Ireland. Zandile shares the enjoyment she gets from volunteering and connecting with older people in Galway.
befriending.co.uk/bw25-alone
#BefriendingWeek
befriending.co.uk/bw25-alone
#BefriendingWeek
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Our Befriending Week case study today comes from ALONE, an Excellence Award holder whose befriending service supports older people in Ireland. Zandile shares the enjoyment she gets from volunteering and connecting with older people in Galway.
befriending.co.uk/bw25-alone
#BefriendingWeek
befriending.co.uk/bw25-alone
#BefriendingWeek
🚨 New resource alert! 🚨
To mark #BefriendingWeek 2025, we've launched Creating Social Connections, a free e-learning module for volunteer befrienders.
Find out more and access the course: befriending.co.uk/bw25-elearni...
To mark #BefriendingWeek 2025, we've launched Creating Social Connections, a free e-learning module for volunteer befrienders.
Find out more and access the course: befriending.co.uk/bw25-elearni...
November 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🚨 New resource alert! 🚨
To mark #BefriendingWeek 2025, we've launched Creating Social Connections, a free e-learning module for volunteer befrienders.
Find out more and access the course: befriending.co.uk/bw25-elearni...
To mark #BefriendingWeek 2025, we've launched Creating Social Connections, a free e-learning module for volunteer befrienders.
Find out more and access the course: befriending.co.uk/bw25-elearni...
Today's case study is from Bramber Bakehouse and a participant in their Baking and Wellbeing programme and befriending service. The charity supports women who have experienced gender-based violence, abuse, exploitation or displacement.
befriending.co.uk/bw25-bramberbakehouse
#BefriendingWeek
befriending.co.uk/bw25-bramberbakehouse
#BefriendingWeek
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November 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Today's case study is from Bramber Bakehouse and a participant in their Baking and Wellbeing programme and befriending service. The charity supports women who have experienced gender-based violence, abuse, exploitation or displacement.
befriending.co.uk/bw25-bramberbakehouse
#BefriendingWeek
befriending.co.uk/bw25-bramberbakehouse
#BefriendingWeek
To mark our Befriending Week 2025 theme of Collaboration and Partnerships, our CEO Susan shares how organisations across the world are working together for greater social connection.
Read the blog: befriending.co.uk/bw25-international
#BefriendingWeek #WythnosCyfellio
Read the blog: befriending.co.uk/bw25-international
#BefriendingWeek #WythnosCyfellio
November 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
To mark our Befriending Week 2025 theme of Collaboration and Partnerships, our CEO Susan shares how organisations across the world are working together for greater social connection.
Read the blog: befriending.co.uk/bw25-international
#BefriendingWeek #WythnosCyfellio
Read the blog: befriending.co.uk/bw25-international
#BefriendingWeek #WythnosCyfellio
Today we're highlighting the incredible work of Sightline, a free telephone befriending service for people who are blind or partially sighted. In their case study, Jacqueline tells us about the joy she gets from their weekly phone calls with Julie.
befriending.co.uk/bw25-sightline
#BefriendingWeek
befriending.co.uk/bw25-sightline
#BefriendingWeek
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Today we're highlighting the incredible work of Sightline, a free telephone befriending service for people who are blind or partially sighted. In their case study, Jacqueline tells us about the joy she gets from their weekly phone calls with Julie.
befriending.co.uk/bw25-sightline
#BefriendingWeek
befriending.co.uk/bw25-sightline
#BefriendingWeek