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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Join the Eden Project for a lunchtime webinar from 12-1pm on Friday 7 November, to explore findings from an independent evaluation of The Big Lunch and their wider communities programme by the Belong Network. Book your place now - events.more-human.co.uk/event/the-po... #BefriendingWeek

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

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! 💚

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

🚨 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...

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

To celebrate befriending week, VHS is pleased to share a member blog from @befriending.co.uk CEO Susan Hunter. Susan's blog highlights the critical role of befriending in health creation through prevention, early intervention, and meaningful social connection. Read it at tinyurl.com/4zbu2c7e

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

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

Jump into this Sunday read from Rainbow Communities, exploring the power of connection for LGBT+ communities, and how collaboration helps them reach new people, gain insights and give service users a sense of ownership. befriending.co.uk/bw25-rainbowcommunities #BefriendingWeek #WythnosCyfeillio

Today's featured case study comes from Bright Futures UK. 🌞 The case study shares the story of Melina and her befriender Maddie, whose regular calls provided companionship and consistency while Melina underwent treatment. befriending.co.uk/bw25-brightfuturesuk #BefriendingWeek #WythnosCyfeillio

In our new podcast, Victoria chats to Rachel Nixseaman of Deciding Matters about the benefits of collaboration and how to empower people to shape the decisions that impact them. Listen: befriending.co.uk/podcast-deciding-matters #BefriendingWeek #WythnosCyfeillio

It's the first day of #BefriendingWeek and we're kicking the week off with an inspiring case study from members Together Co - the story of Steve and his befriender Peter, who bonded over sharing stories and a love of schnauzers. 🐶 Read more: befriending.co.uk/bw25-togetherco #BefriendingWeek

Befriending Week 2025 is here! From 1 - 7 November, communities will be gathering to celebrate befriending and social connection. We have a fantastic programme lined up - visit the blog to find out what's in store! befriending.co.uk/bw25-launch #BefriendingWeek #WythnosCyfeillio

Our cabin is all dressed up for Befriending Week and looking fabulous! There's still time to book your free spot on the Befriending Week Cable Car Experience. Find out more and register at befriending.co.uk/bw-events #BefriendingWeek

Just 1 day left until #BefriendingWeek begins! We can't wait to see how you're celebrating. Make sure you tag us so we can see what you're up to! befriending.co.uk/bw

Are you a volunteer befriender? Join us online for a Being a Befriender session! These one-hour celebration and networking events are a chance to recognise your contribution and meet other befrienders. Book at befriending.co.uk/bw-events Thursday 6 November, 12:30 or 18:30 #BefriendingWeek

Cat had a great time meeting the team at Community InfoSource as part of our #BefriendingWeek Coffee and Collab visits. ☕ Community InfoSource works with marginalised communities in Glasgow, primarily with asylum seekers and refugees, to put their ideas into action and to secure their rights.

We're almost there! 2 days until #BefriendingWeek kicks off and we'll be sharing lots of great befriending stories from our members. If you've got a story to share, we'd love to hear from you! befriending.co.uk/bw

It's just 3 days until #BefriendingWeek - stay tuned for loads of great resources, blogs and podcasts coming your way! befriending.co.uk/bw

This Befriending Week, we're delighted to be teaming up with Transport for London to offer a new free event for befriending staff, volunteers and service users, as well as the wider community. Public slots are now open for booking: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-befri...

It's just 4 days until #BefriendingWeek! If you're looking for some fun activities to celebrate befriending, head to our befriending.co.uk/bw-resources to get everything you need. 🎉

Our countdown continues - 5 days until #BefriendingWeek! Visit our website to check out the incredible lineup for our Annual Conference and to book your spot: befriending.co.uk/product/conference-2025

It's 6 days until #BefriendingWeek! Head to our website to download decorations, activities and more: befriending.co.uk/bw-resources

Befriending Week is just around the corner - can you believe our final week of the countdown starts tomorrow? 😀 Our team are visiting members near them for Coffee and Collab visits and today we're sharing some lovely updates from Becky's visit to the Honeycomb Group.

Simple questions can prompt the most interesting discussions. What quality do you most value in a friend? ☺️ Download the #BefriendingWeek conversation cards on our website. It's a great activity to get to know your friends, family, colleagues and community better! befriending.co.uk/bw-resources/

This summer, we checked in with our members in our annual membership survey. Check out the new blog from our CEO Susan Hunter, where she shares Part 1 of the survey findings, our 2025 Sector Insight Report. befriending.co.uk/bw25-insight... #BefriendingWeek

Continuing our Coffee and Collab series in the run-up to #WythnosCyfeillio, Matt shares some snaps from his visit to Care for the Family in Newport last month.

Check out our member spotlight on the @together-sacr.bsky.social blog, highlighting how adults can help children and young people realise their rights through befriending. It also features a lovely case study from Speech Language Communication Company. Find out more below. 👇 #BefriendingWeek

It's just 2 weeks to go until we kick off Befriending Week! What have you got planned? 🥳 Head to our website to grab all the resources you need to make your Befriending Week even more special: befriending.co.uk/bw-resources/ #WythnosCyfeillio #BefriendingWeek

New on the blog: Victoria shares some of her favourite memories from past Befriending Weeks, as well as lots of ways you can take part in this year's campaign. 🤩 befriending.co.uk/bw25-victoria/ #WythnosCyfeillio #BefriendingWeek

Are you a #befriender? Join our free celebratory event on Thurs 6 Nov, where we'll recognise your positive impact on social health - yours and that of your match! Our event is open to all & part of our #BefriendingWeek celebrations. Learn more and book your free space on Eventbrite bit.ly/3LgIhEE

In the run-up to #BefriendingWeek, our staff have been visiting members for a Coffee and Collab chat to get to know them a little better. In September, Sandra visited Catherine and Emma from new members The Befriending Scheme, who support people with learning disabilities in the Suffolk area.