Support shaped around you
New offering — scope and availability awaiting confirmation.
Our proposed befriending service is about social connection: spending time with someone friendly, getting out and about, and staying part of the community. It is a distinct offering from our home-based Sit-in Service, with more emphasis on activities and life beyond the front door.
A befriender might accompany someone to a café, a park, a community group or a local event; help them rediscover an old hobby or try a new one; or simply be a regular, reliable friendly face each week. The relationship is built on genuine connection, not a task list.
Befriending can be especially valuable for people who have lost confidence in going out alone, who are new to an area, or whose circle has grown smaller over time. Small, regular moments of connection can have a remarkable effect on wellbeing.
This is a new offering, and its format, scope and availability are awaiting confirmation. If befriending sounds like something you or someone you support would value, please get in touch and we will keep you updated.
Who may benefit
- People who feel isolated and would like regular friendly company
- Anyone who has lost confidence in going out alone
- Families who want their loved one to stay connected to the community