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Stay up-to-date with our news. Read on to find out more about what our charity has been up to.
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Job Vacancy: Befriending Coordinator South Yorkshire
Join our team as a Befriending Coordinator in Rotherham and help us tackle loneliness & social isolation amongst older neighbours […]
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Raise awareness of befriending on World Friendship Day
Show off your pink and purple outfits on 30 July to support b:friend
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b:friend is announced as Dyce Energy's Charity of the Year
We are thrilled to announce that Dyce Energy has chosen b:friend as their charity of the year. The Rotherham-based energy […]
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Volunteer Experience Survey: Turning feedback into actions
Last year, we asked our befrienders to complete a Volunteer Experience Survey to gain insights into how we can continue […]
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Celebrating Global Intergenerational Week
24th – 30th April is Global Intergenerational Week, an annual campaign that encourages everyone to embrace intergenerational practices and highlights […]
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b:friend wins Intelligent Pensions' Charity Poll
We are delighted to announce that b:friend won Intelligent Pensions’ recent charity poll. Thank you to all of our supporters, […]
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Growing our team in Derbyshire
We are thrilled to welcome to b:friend our new Derbyshire Befriending Coordinator, Rachael Mullen.
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B:friend brings together over 150 older neighbours for a big Christmas Celebration
This year, b:friend hosted a special Christmas Party for the older community at Parklands Sports & Social Club in Doncaster. […]
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Christmas Appeal🎄
Give the Gift of Friendship to an Older Neighbour this Christmas No one should have to spend Christmas alone. 🌟Celebrate […]
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Eileen's Casserole Lamb Chops recipe from b:tasty
Try Daffy’s Casserole Lamb Chops Recipe from older neighbour Eileen from our cookbook, b:tasty – Recipes and stories from the […]
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Order the b:tasty cookbook
Are you looking for the perfect Christmas present? Look no further! We are very excited to launch our charity’s very […]
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Launching our first cookbook: b:tasty - Recipes and stories from the b:friend community
We are very excited to announce that on 28 November 2023, we are releasing our charity’s very first cookbook: b:tasty […]
MoreThe story of Jean's Lemon Curd from the b:tasty cookbook
https://youtu.be/Xww_nmYC9_4 Learn about the special story behind older neighbour Jean’s Lemon Curd recipe from b:friend’s cookbook, b:tasty – recipes and […]
MoreLloyd's Salt Fish & Ackee recipe from the b:tasty cookbook
https://youtu.be/lLSZOP3k4CQ Try older neighbour Lloyd’s Salt Fish & Ackee from b:friend’s cookbook, b:tasty – recipes and stories from the b:friend […]
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Welcome to the team, Laura!
Laura Coucom recently joined b:friend as the charity’s new Befriending Coordinator. The team celebrated her first day with a b:friend […]
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Ey Up Duck Banger Rally Fundraiser Across Europe
Sol and James Cowie recently completed the mighty ‘Saint Tropez or Bust’ Banger Rally Challenge across Europe to raise money […]
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The big reveal: Strata raising 145k for b:friend
Doncaster-based construction company, Strata, raised £145,000 for b:friend as their charity of the year. Strata organised a series of events […]
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