Befriending & Outreach

Joining our Befriending and Outreach Services are easy and straightforward. Here is what happens:

1. Reach Out to Us: Give us a call or send us an email. We will chat with you about what you need and how we can help.
2. Meet Your Befriender: We will carefully match you with a Befriender who has experience to meet your needs and goals.
3. Create a Plan: Together, we will design a person alised support plan to help you feel more connected and confident.
4. Regular Visits: Your support team will visit you regularly to spend quality time together, whether that’s chatting, at tending events or doing activities you love.
5. Review and Adjust: Our monitoring team will check in to see how things are going and adjust the plan to make sure it’s working for you.

Our services are here to make life brighter & more connected. We help children stay active by supporting them to attend school, cultural events and extracurricular activities. We offer practical help like preparing meals, assisting with personal care or escorting children to appointments. Through fun and engaging activities like shared play, bedtime stories and sensory sessions, we bring joy and comfort to their day. We also help children build important skills like communication, social confidence and emotional growth. For families, we work together to create routines and provide support that makes daily life easier. Our service is all about bringing happiness, connection & support to those who need it most.

Our aim is to ensure that children and their families experience positive effects from the care we provide. We do consider Children’s physical growth, as well as their ability to learn the social, emotional, behaviour, thinking and communication skills as they need for life. Children are always at the heart of our efforts and can influence the care and support they receive as much as possible. Whilst we put the children first in our service planning, we also distinguish the importance of the parent(s) or guardian and family conditions.

Examples of Activities in Befriending and Outreach Service

• Escorting children to and from school or social events
• Participating in community-based activities like sports, arts or cultural events.
• Providing one-on-one companionship to reduce isolation.
• Supporting children to navigate social interactions and develop friendships.
• Assisting with daily routines, including homework and meal preparation.

• Person-Centred Approach: We prioritise the needs, preferences and voices of each child and adult ensuring they receive compassionate and meaningful support tailored service.
• Expert Team: Our trained professionals specialise in working with children who have autism, learning difficulties, ADHD, challenging behaviour and complex needs, offering care that combines expertise with empathy.
• Personalised Support Plans: Every child benefits from an individualised care plan designed to meet their unique goals and circumstances.
• Focus on Positive Outcomes: We aim to enhance social inclusion, foster emotional resilience and build self-confidence in every child we support.
• Flexible Care Options: Whether families need short-term assistance or long-term support, our services adapt to their specific needs & priorities.
• Empowering Families: We ensure our support not only benefits the child but also complements & strengthens the family’s overall care approach.

We believe that kindness can transform lives. Our Volunteer Befriending and Outreach Service connects caring individuals with those who need companionship and support the most. By becoming a volunteer, you can make a real difference in someone’s life while building meaningful relationships and gaining valuable experience.

Volunteering is a chance to give back to your community while enriching your own life. As a volunteer befriender, you’ll:

• Bring joy and companionship to individuals who feel lonely or isolated.
• Build new skills and gain valuable experience in care and community support.
• Make a positive impact by helping others reconnect with their world.
• Experience the rewards of making a real difference in someone’s life.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who are compassionate, reliable and eager to help others. If you have a few hours to spare and a desire to make a difference, you can become a volunteer befriender.

• Spend quality time with individuals, offering companionship and conversation.
• Help with small tasks like attending community activities or appointments.
• Engage in fun activities, such as shared hobbies, storytelling or sensory play.
• Provide a consistent, friendly presence that individuals can rely on