Welcome to Befriending Networks Media Centre
As a third-sector intermediary, Befriending Networks is a voice in government policy about befriending, volunteering, and reducing social isolation & loneliness, which represents over 300 members organisations who run befriending services throughout the UK and beyond.
What is Befriending?
Befriending Networks 'Guide to Good Practice in Befriending' defines befriending as "a relationship between a befriender (volunteer) and befriendee (client) which is initiated, supported and monitored by a voluntary or statutory agency". Befriending offers a supportive, trusting relationship through volunteer befrienders to befriendees throughout all sections of the community who are socially isolated or facing difficulties in their lives.
Contact Information
If you are a member of the press & media looking for more information about befriending or comment on policies dealing with befriending, volunteering, loneliness or social isolation, please call Befriending Networks at 01312618799 and ask for Sarah Van Putten, Chief Executive or email sarah@befriending.co.uk
If you are looking for a local story about befriending, find a service near you by searching Befriending Networks' member Directory.
