I have more confidence to talk to people. I can spend time with someone I got to know. I got to go places and do things we enjoy.
- Young Person
Befriending has helped build up my confidence, helped me to leave the house more and lesson my anxiety. Befriending is a bit of time where you can destress. I very much enjoyed my time, the project is amazing!
- Young Person
Befriending has benefited S by helping her be more confident and to look forward to things. Because her confidence has improved she is able to do things she couldn’t do before on her own, like get the bus or going to the shop etc.
- Parents/Carers
Has befriending helped you?
‘It has helped my confidence – having a friend who listens. I would like to thank my befriender for all the time she has spent with me.’
- Young Person
How would you describe befriending to someone who knows nothing about it?
‘It helps to make you more happy in yourself.’
- Young Person
If you had to tell someone about Befriending, what would you tell them?
‘It’s a young person coming together with an adult. You have amazing days out, talk about ideas, the Befriender organises it and it’s about getting to know someone. You are getting your communication skills up. Also, it’s setting you up for the future because of all the meetings – it gives you confidence for grown-up meetings. It’s been an amazing experience for me and I would recommend it to any young person who wants to talk about things they wouldn’t say to their family.’
- Young Person
Befriending is having someone to talk to when I needed to!
- Young Person
How would you describe befriending to someone who knows nothing about it?
‘I would say it’s a really good opportunity to do things you’ve never done before, become confident around people and get to know the Befriender really well. I think its excellent.’
- Young Person
They are someone to talk to apart from your family. They help improve yourself and make you a better person, while having fun.
- Young Person
I’ve become more confident. I’m more open and can go to places on my own now. I had fun!
- Young Person
It has helped me to become more confident and express myself more. To talk to anybody openly. I could talk to my Befriender about anything at the same time as having fun.
- Young Person
How would you describe befriending to someone who knows nothing about it?
You get an adult who you can trust, who you can talk to, be listened to, go other places and have fun.