Since the late 1980s, Befriending Network Scotland has provided support, training and guidance to hundreds of befriending projects across the country.
Many befriending projects are small and can also be geographically isolated. Those running the projects therefore find value in meeting and exchanging information and experience, as well as in working together to develop best practice. In addition new projects setting up are usually developing work that has been done before elsewhere and there is a great need for lessons learned to be exchanged.
Befriending Network Scotland performs the role of providing information and support for new and established befriending projects. This helps them develop effectively and efficiently by sharing experience and practice between projects.
Befriending Network Scotland also plays a developmental role for befriending projects in writing resources and setting guidelines and recommendations for best practice in managing them.
Befriending Case Studies
The case studies detailed below provide insight into some examples of befriending in practice. These have been provided by a number of organisations who have had success in delivering these services.
If your organisation would like to contribute a case study to be published on the website, please contact us at info@scottishsocialnetworks.org