We help people access other services within the borough and to respond to the needs of vulnerable, unsupported people in the community, regardless of faith or culture.

Groups meet regularly at local venues and offer companionship and an opportunity to share an interest. The main aims of our groups are socialisation, to make new friends, to help access other services in the borough, to enable members to lead.
 We provide individual tailored support to help people remain independent We assist people to access other community servicesWe support people to access social, cultural and leisure servicesWe provide advice as well as up-to-date information on local servicesWe offer other practical supportWe help people to access outdoor walking aids

Our befriending groups fulfil various functions including giving members the opportunities to share an activity, make new friends and get support on a 1:1 basis for example form filling and financial reviews.

Befriending groups