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Victoria
@vivalasvic.bsky.social
Small town girl in the big Scottish smoke.
Learning and Development Manager at Befriending Networks.
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A huge congratulations to our November class of Train the Trainer. Emma (Dial Barnsley), Jess (The Helpful Bureau) and Rasha (CCAWS) have dedicated three weeks to the course and building their confidence as trainers through a blend of interactive virtual classes and e-learning.
November 26, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Nominate us to receive £1,000 this Christmas! 🎁
In December, the Benefact Group will be giving 120 charities £1,000 each as part of their 12 Days of Christmas campaign.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Supporting and Supervising Your Team is back! Join Victoria online on Thursday 20 November to delve into staff and volunteer wellbeing, reviewing approaches to increase retention while reducing the risk of burnout. befriending.co.uk/product/vita... #Training #Befriending #Wellbeing
November 14, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I sat down with Rachel to chat all things collaboration and partnership, in honour of #BefriendingWeek. Have a listen to our podcast episode / read the full transcript 📻
In our new podcast, Victoria chats to Rachel Nixseaman of Deciding Matters about the benefits of collaboration and how to empower people to shape the decisions that impact them. Listen: befriending.co.uk/podcast-deciding-matters

#BefriendingWeek #WythnosCyfeillio
November 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Happy #BefriendingWeek. This is my 7th Befriending Week at @befriending.co.uk and I am just as excited as ever to see all the photos, hear all the stories and read all the messages from the vast and varied examples of social connections. It will be a week of celebrations for sure! 🧡💚💜
Befriending Week 2025 is here! From 1 - 7 November, communities will be gathering to celebrate befriending and social connection. We have a fantastic programme lined up - visit the blog to find out what's in store! befriending.co.uk/bw25-launch

#BefriendingWeek #WythnosCyfeillio
November 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Our communities need #befriending - but services are overstretched

This summer, Befriending Networks @befriending.co.uk checked in with their members in a membership survey. Here, their CEO Susan Hunter shares some of the research findings.
Our communities need befriending - but services are overstretched - TFN
This summer, Befriending Networks checked in with their members in a membership survey. Here, Susan Hunter shares some of the research findings.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The countdown is on! #BefriendingWeek
It's just 3 days until #BefriendingWeek - stay tuned for loads of great resources, blogs and podcasts coming your way!
befriending.co.uk/bw
October 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Looking forward to facilitating this event on Nov 6 for #Volunteers. Open invite to all of you tackling social isolation and loneliness through #Befriending. We'll be celebrating all the positive stories during #BefriendingWeek and I look forward to meeting with befrienders directly.
Are you a #befriender? Join our free celebratory event on Thurs 6 Nov, where we'll recognise your positive impact on social health - yours and that of your match! Our event is open to all & part of our #BefriendingWeek celebrations. Learn more and book your free space on Eventbrite bit.ly/3LgIhEE
October 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Entering my @bsky.app era with a cup of tea and a treat. And just in time for #BefriendingWeek with @befriending.co.uk - Let's go!
October 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM