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Our Training and Events are designed to supercharge your befriending project! With 30 years of experience in the sector, we’ve developed a programme of training and events that provides your team with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver quality befriending to individuals and communities.
Have a team that needs training? Can’t find the training you need at the time you need it? Or would prefer training in person at your organisation? Contact our team to discuss bespoke training packages.
Don’t miss out – some training sessions and events are only open to members of Befriending Networks! Join now to receive discounted booking fees and exclusive access to training and events.
1 – 7 November
Join the campaign to celebrate the incredible power of befriending.
Learn practical, proven strategies to reduce complex and inappropriate referrals and improve working relationships in your community.
Discover the principles and practice of collaboration and co-design in this engaging e-learning course.
Learn practical, proven strategies to reduce complex and inappropriate referrals and improve working relationships in your community.
This course is designed to support both staff and volunteers in supporting others through loss: loss of life, loss of independence, and loss of mobility.
Get ready to make friends while enjoying breath-taking views on the London Cable Car during Befriending Week! 2nd - 6th November 2026
A relaxed one-hour virtual brunch bringing befriending volunteers together to celebrate Befriending Week.
Our Annual Conference and AGM brings members together for a morning of learning, discussion and connection.
Enjoy classical music performed by talented young musicians from Chetham’s School of Music.
Drop in and enjoy a relaxing drink in the Stoller Hall Atrium while listening to free live jazz music
This interactive Befriending Networks member session combines practical learning, peer discussion and networking to help you review the year so far and identify priorities for the year ahead.
This interactive Befriending Networks session is designed to support good practice in data management.
New to Befriending Networks and want to learn more about what your membership has to offer? Or are you an existing member looking for a refresher on the benefits of being part of our Network? Either way, this session is for you!
Join our how-to session to learn how you can adapt and facilitate with our befriending training toolkit resources. This session is available to all.
Join this course to learn more about evidencing the impact of your befriending project to demonstrate your work to stakeholders and funders.
Get an overview of the Quality in Befriending Award and ask any questions you have.
Join us to share your questions, challenges and successes with other Befriending Projects around the UK. This session is open for anyone to ask questions or share good practice.
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