Befriended November 2021

It's cold, it's dark, you may be on your own - well we invite you to come and join us, grab a cup of tea, snuggle up warm and have a little read of what's going on in the life of Befriended. It's that time of year when Strictly is getting…

Afternoon Tea with Befriended

With the start of a brand new term, we have a brand new monthly event that we are delighted to invite you to and we would love if you could spread the word! On the first Sunday of every month Gateway Baptist Church will be hosting us for…

A Year of Change at Befriended

Over the last year, many things have changed in Befriended, in every area, we have new team, new trustees, new services and many many new clients and volunteers. We have just sent out a newsletter to everyone on our mailing list (if you…

A return to in-person Befriending

As national restrictions are lifting, the trustees have been in discussions and have agreed a simple but safe way forward.  If you would like to go back to either visiting your befriendee or you would like to see your befriender…

Did you know that in the UK?

1 in 3 older people are affected by loneliness;1 in 10 of the entire older population say they often feel lonely;Half of all older people in the UK consider TV to be their main form of company;Over half a million older people leave their house…

Lets Talk more

Together we can talk more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZctF9ehIMIk