A local charity creating trusted connections that can adapt as life changes.
Across Brighton & Hove, Adur & Worthing, we bring older people and volunteers together through carefully matched befriending, peer groups and community activities. Our experienced team gets to know each person, supports volunteers and reviews relationships as circumstances change, with safeguarding, signposting and optional chaplaincy available when needed.
Become a befriender. Build a connection that matters.
Give your time, listen and build a trusted relationship with an older person, sharing conversation, interests and experiences along the way. Befriending can enrich both your lives, bringing friendship, fresh perspectives and a sense of belonging. We’ll thoughtfully match you and provide ongoing guidance and support, so you feel confident, connected and never alone in your role.
Help create a community where older people know they matter.
Every donation supports meaningful befriending relationships, community connection and the experienced team behind them.
Do you know someone who would welcome friendly company and the chance to feel part of something?
Through carefully matched befriending, welcoming groups and community activities, older people can build trust, make connections, share their experiences and contribute. Our experienced team provides ongoing support and review, helping people access other services and opportunities through signposting when needed.
"The best thing about befriending is the joy and thanks form the person you visited, knowing you have made a difference to their day"
Volunteer
"The need for human contact and a contact that is interested in me makes the biggest difference in my life."
scheme member
VOLUNTEER
Helen
To me, Befriending (by phone) means giving someone a virtual hug to let them know that I am there for them and which I hope brightens up their day.
"Always good to get your own life into perspective and be thankful for what you've got. Enriches the general tapestry of life."
volunteer
"The good feelings I get from doing something good. Know my scheme member needs my company as she does not see anyone else, that fulfils me."
volunteer
"Hearing about her (befriender) social life helps me feels like I'm in the world."
Scheme member
AWARDS
Support connections that change lives
Your support helps fund trusted befriending relationships and the care around them. Whether you give once or regularly, your donation helps older people feel seen, valued and connected.
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