Befriending Network

Description

If you are looking for a volunteering opportunity or are experiencing loneliness and looking for a befriender, search Befriending Networks’ online directory for the contact details of a local service.

Befriending Networks is a third sector intermediary that provides support, training and resources for befriending services throughout the UK, but does not directly provide befriending; that is the role of its member organisations..

How do I access this?

Going to the Befriending Network’s website – www.befriending.co.uk

Is there a cost?

Public website access is free. Befriending organisation membership based upon annual turnover.

Contact Details

63-65 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, EH2 4SD

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Types of support on offer:

Information and advice

Type of services on offer:

Learning, employability, volunteering
Loneliness/isolated groups

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