Befriending Networks

We recently said goodbye to our Membership Services Manager, Nicola Zielinski-Gray, who is leaving Befriending Networks after a very happy 4 years and 4 months. She is moving on to a new position in the Community Engagement Team at Mencap, supporting people with learning disabilities to live their lives to the full.

Nicola will be missed by the Befriending Networks team and membership, but we know that she will continue to make a huge impact, building more inclusive and connected communities in her new role. Thank you, Nicola, for all your incredible work, and best of luck! 💜💚🧡

Did you attend one of our Roadshow events this year? We share photos from all events: Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh, Manchester, London and Glasgow. Thank you to everyone who attended and joined us for a day of networking, peer learning, and connection in the sector!

One of the reasons our network is so incredible is because our generous members share their ideas, experiences and expertise to help others navigate running a befriending project.
In our new podcast, Ania from Wimbledon Guild shares how their team approached the Quality in Befriending Excellence Award. The insights can help charities large or small make the most of their Quality Award, with some tips for the assessment process.
Listen now: https://buff.ly/K28OJYC