This week is #BefriendingWeek and we will be celebrating all things Befriending - highlighting the power of social connection in reducing isolation and loneliness.
Find out about our Befriending Project for visually impaired people: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/how-can-we-h...
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Find out about our Befriending Project for visually impaired people: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/how-can-we-h...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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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
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Read the blog: befriending.co.uk/bw25-international
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November 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Communities grow stronger through collaboration! Next week we'll be celebrating partnerships and collaborations that help New Scots connect, share cultures and build community across Edinburgh. #BefriendingWeek
November 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Did you know loneliness affects 1 in 6 people globally? Befriending brings people together for planned social activities, building meaningful connections and reducing loneliness.
Find a befriending project near you:
befriending.co.uk/directory
#BefriendingWeek @befriending.co.uk
Find a befriending project near you:
befriending.co.uk/directory
#BefriendingWeek @befriending.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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November 3, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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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
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November 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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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
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befriending.co.uk/bw25-rainbowcommunities
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November 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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This week we’re celebrating #BefriendingWeek and the incredible projects tackling loneliness and strengthening community connections through befriending. 👏
You can #MakeADifference tackling loneliness! Explore @befriending.co.uk to find out how.
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You can #MakeADifference tackling loneliness! Explore @befriending.co.uk to find out how.
#bayvolunteers #volunteering #community
November 2, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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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
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November 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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I sat down with Rachel to chat all things collaboration and partnership, in honour of #BefriendingWeek. Have a listen to our podcast episode / read the full transcript 📻
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
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November 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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It’s #BefriendingWeek! 🧡 We’re thrilled to receive a 3-year The National Lottery Community Fund: Fairer Life Chances programme, supporting our Friendship Project, helping New Scots feel valued, connected and at home in Edinburgh.
November 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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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
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November 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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November 1, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Happy #BefriendingWeek. This is my 7th Befriending Week at @befriending.co.uk and I am just as excited as ever to see all the photos, hear all the stories and read all the messages from the vast and varied examples of social connections. It will be a week of celebrations for sure! 🧡💚💜
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
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November 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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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
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November 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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We’re supporting Befriending Week, the campaign to raise awareness about befriending and highlight the power of social connection in reducing loneliness.
Share your befriending story with #BefriendingWeek to join the campaign! Find out more: befriending.co.uk/bw
Share your befriending story with #BefriendingWeek to join the campaign! Find out more: befriending.co.uk/bw
November 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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It's #Befriendingshtag/BefriendingWeek" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#BefriendingWeek, a national campaign raising awareness of #Befriending & the positive impact it has on individuals & #Communities, an opportunity to look into the future at how befriending helps to tackle #isolation & create community connections
See: adoddle.org/events-calen...
See: adoddle.org/events-calen...
November 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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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
#BefriendingWeek #WythnosCyfeillio
November 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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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
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October 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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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!
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October 31, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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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
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Thursday 6 November, 12:30 or 18:30
#BefriendingWeek
October 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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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.
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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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!
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October 30, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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The countdown is on! #BefriendingWeek
It's just 3 days until #BefriendingWeek - stay tuned for loads of great resources, blogs and podcasts coming your way!
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October 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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It's just 3 days until #BefriendingWeek - stay tuned for loads of great resources, blogs and podcasts coming your way!
befriending.co.uk/bw
befriending.co.uk/bw
October 29, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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