b:friend

About us

We firmly believe no one should have no one. Our volunteer befrienders help us tackle the huge problem that is loneliness and social isolation. B:friend reconnects people aged 65 and above with their community and the people in it.

Our wonderful volunteers are paired with an older neighbour who may benefit from a little more company. It may be that they don’t get out as much as they used to due to health, mobility, bereavement, loss of confidence. It could be that they still get out but don’t get opportunities for meaningful connection and conversation. B:friend is a charity that supports the new friendship of a volunteer and older neighbour. We see the difference that company and friendship makes and it can be huge.

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