Bramber Bakehouse

Bramber Bakehouse is an award-winning charity, with a decade of experience supporting women who have experienced gender-based violence, abuse, exploitation or displacement, to gain the confidence, knowledge and skills they need for a safe, purposeful and independent future.

Our befriending service offers graduates an informal social relationship which can help to reduce isolation and loneliness through the creation of meaningful connection.

Regular contact with a befriender offers many benefits, including:
- reducing feelings of isolation through increased social connection
- providing a dedicated space to talk and to be listened to
- signposting to opportunities in the community
- increasing confidence and independence

Information for volunteers

In 2024 we’re focusing on developing our Graduate Progression Pathways, which includes launching a 121 Befriending Service Pilot to support women to increase their social connections.
We are looking for kind, caring and committed female volunteers to provide regular 121 distance befriending (via scheduled telephone and/ or online video calls) to matched graduates of Bramber Bakehouse, increasing their opportunities for social connection, promoting health and wellbeing, self-confidence and independence.
Volunteers are required to commit approximately 2 hours per week (this includes weekly calls & volunteer related admin).
Volunteers are required to commit to the 12 months of the pilot.
Befriending calls takes place Monday - Thursday 9am to 5pm for 30 - 45 minutes.