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Befriending Networks

Impact Report 2025/26

Befriending Networks' Impact Report 2025/26 reflects the value of befriending across communities and the charity's work supporting member organisations that provide befriending. During the year it supported 360 member organisations, welcomed 35 new organisations to its network, delivered 26 paid-for training events reaching 165 learners and facilitated 62 free networking opportunities reaching 888 people. 40 organisations held its Quality in Befriending Award, 18 at Excellence level.

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Befriending Networks is the UK-wide membership charity for befriending, supporting organisations that tackle loneliness and isolation through befriending with training, networking, quality awards and campaigns such as Befriending Week.

Key Metrics

360 member organisations supported
165 learners reached through 26 paid-for training events
888 people reached through 62 free networking opportunities

Key Outcomes

  • 40 organisations held the Quality in Befriending Award, 18 at Excellence level
  • 15 organisations were supported to retain their Award for a further 3 years
  • An estimated 40% of members actively participated in Befriending Week

Geography

UK-Wide

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