Befriending

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BEFRIENDING SERVICES

Our trained volunteers offer regular calls or visits to provide companionship and emotional support, matched with individuals based on shared interests and needs.

Befriending services

A Friend When It Matters Most

For many people, loneliness isn't about being alone — it's about not having someone to talk to. Our befriending service pairs volunteers with individuals for regular calls or visits, offering consistent companionship and a friendly, familiar voice.

Every match is thoughtfully made, connecting people based on shared interests and needs so the relationship feels genuine rather than transactional.

What We Offer

1

Personal Connections

Trained volunteers offer regular calls or visits to provide companionship and emotional support.

2

Tailored Support

Matching volunteers with individuals based on shared interests and needs for a lasting connection.

3

Consistent Care

Regular, reliable contact that people can count on week after week.

How Befriending Works

  • 1
    Get in touch Reach out to us or be referred by a family member, carer, or support worker.
  • 2
    We find the right match We carefully pair you with a trained volunteer based on shared interests and needs.
  • 3
    Regular contact begins Your volunteer offers consistent calls or visits, building a genuine friendship over time.

Know someone who could use a friend?

Refer them to our befriending service, or become a volunteer yourself.

Get Involved