Befriending networks

National Women's Register

Women friendship groups

Groups across the UK that connect women who are interested in everything and talk about anything. They also host activities, debates and conversations.

Linking Lives UK

Elderly befriending scheme via churches

Christian charity working with agencies and churches to fight loneliness within elder communities all across UK.

Find local befriending networks

Provides directories to signpost befriending services through the UK. Use the directory to find a befriending network near you.

Age UK

Age UK telephone befriending service

A volunteer befriender phones an older person at an agreed time for a chat. Befrienders will have similar interests and provide friendly conversation on a regular basis.

National Autistic Society e-befriending service

E-befriending service for people with autism

Matches you with a volunteer befriender to exchange emails with and chat about things that interest, or concern you, and offer a friendly supportive link with the wider community.

Royal Voluntary Service

Older people social events, practical support and hospital visits

Our volunteers pop in regularly for a chat over a cup of tea, drive people that can’t get out and about to GP or local shops, arrange hospital visits and run local social events.

The Silver Line

Silverline helpline for older people

The Silver Line is a free confidential helpline providing information friendship and advice to older people open 24 hours a day every day of the year.