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The Befriending Scheme

Framework Provider

Framework provider of day, evening and weekend activities for people with learning disabilities and autism

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The Befriending Scheme provides friendship and learning opportunities for adults (16yrs+) from vulnerable groups, including those with mental health needs, as well as our existing members with learning disabilities. We also offer various volunteering opportunities.

Our One to One Befriending service is only for those who have a Learning Disability / Autism AND are experiencing feelings on loneliness. 

THE ONE TO ONE SERVICE IS OPEN FOR NEW REFERRALS.

We also provide a Telephone Befriending Service - open to referrals from adults experiencing loneliness and isolation regardless of disability. 

The Befriending Scheme began life in 1989 as West Suffolk Befriending Scheme. Our core activities are regular drop-in centres, known as Hubs, building meaningful one-to-one friendships between vulnerable people and volunteer befrienders and evening Out and About Groups.

Our regular drop-in centres, known as Hubs, provide a place for our members to learn new skills, have fun and make friends. Hub Groups run at five locations across Suffolk, the range of activities on offer is increasing all the time. Our members try their hands at an ever changing range of activities such as; drama, sports, music, crafts, and enjoy games, cooking and relaxing over tea and biscuits.

HUB GROUPS

Each Hub is run by a TBS Area Coordinator and supported by a team of dedicated volunteers. There are between 8 - 25 members at every Hub aged between 18 and 80! 

Our Hubs are located across Suffolk, so there’s sure to be one nearby.

We also run a community care farm

OUT & ABOUT GROUPS

(Our Out & About service gives Hub members a chance to enjoy being part of their community and get to know their local area.) 

Sessions are held in the evenings and at weekends, including trips to the cinema and local snooker club, fish and chip suppers, tenpin bowling, swimming and pub quiz nights. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy these simple activities and gain a sense of social inclusion.

 

Little Steps Together

We run two free, weekly parent and baby/toddler groups in Sudbury, funded by Children In Need.
Tuesdays at Hive Community Hub 9.15am - 11.15am
Fridays at The Phoenix Family Hub 9.15am - 11.15am.

Join the facebook group - Little Steps Together

Please visit our website for more details.

www.thebefriendingscheme.org.uk

or contact The Befriending Scheme Office on: 01787 371333. 

Who to contact

Name
Cat Davison / Claire Gorham
Position
Administrators
Telephone
01787 371333
Email
info@thebefriendingscheme.org.uk
Website
www.thebefriendingscheme.org.uk
Social Media
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Where to go

Name
The Befriending Scheme - Head Office
Address
1
The Croft
Sudbury
Suffolk
Postcode
CO10 1HN
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Area served
All Suffolk
Venue Email
info@thebefriendingscheme.org.uk
Venue Website
http://www.thebefriendingscheme.org.uk
Parking details
Parking available in various free car parks around Sudbury Town, although please note- you must print a free ticket and display in your car at the free car parks
Restrictions to access
People aged 16 plus with learning disabilities

Days & Times

Office open weekdays Monday to Friday 9AM - 5PM
Time of day
Morning
Afternoon
Session Information
Please see our website for our timetable of activities and groups.

Other details

Cost Details
This is a scheme for people with learning disabilities, costs of activities vary and there are different membership options. Pre booking is required and all information is on our website. One to One Befriending Service / Telephone Befriending Service is free (although there is a waiting list).
Referral required?
Yes
Referral and availability notes

To access our hub group services you need to meet our referral criteria. Please see the details of your local hub group for details.

Age Groups
16-25 years, Adults, Young people

Accreditation details

We are delighted to announce that The Befriending Scheme has been awarded a Bronze Standard Certificate from the Community Learning & Skills Development provider Realise Futures.


Notes

 

 

Service users involved in planning
Yes

Support for people with disabilities

Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities

The Befriending Scheme provides friendship and learning opportunities for people (16yrs+) from vulnerable groups, including those with mental health needs and older people, as well as those with learning disabilities. Please see our website for more details.

Telephone
01787 371333
Email
info@thebefriendingscheme.org.uk
Conditions Supported
Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties

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