Free penpal befriending service

Villa Cross Soup Kitchen takes place every Tuesday from 12pm – 2pm. If you have a general enquiry or want to know how you can...

Women of Yardley Unite! (WOYU+) is a women’s empowerment programme, a series of free creative sessions led by different professional artists. We use creativity to develop skills, build confidence and form local support networks and friendships.

We facilitate 2 arts & craft workshops per month, alternate by the model of artist-led and participant-led. All workshops are free for participants to attend with all materials provided. Light refreshment will also be provided.

For each session, we explore different art forms; hence we commission various artists for specific skill set and expertise. All participants are given the opportunity to lead their session, share their crafting skill and project ideas as they wish.

There are private Facebook group and WhatsApp group dedicated to the participants. They can choose to join and use it as the platforms to showcase their artworks, give peer support or have a friendly chat in their own time.

Balsall Heath DOSTI group runs a drop-in session once a week, (every Wednesday, 12.30 to 2.30pm) providing a safe and trusted environment where women from all backgrounds can come and meet like-minded people.

Through Balsall Heath DOSTI group we provide health sessions delivered by professionals in the community in home languages; language development through basic English classes being accessed by users of DOSTI group; confidence building through doing, which involved trip to market in Birmingham

The Encounter Church is running a befriending service during the COVID-19 outbreak. Please call 121 471 1133 for more information.

We run weekly youth clubs at 2 different venues for children and young people aged between 6 and 19. There are a variety of activities...

London Telephone Communities for Older People
Welcome to Community Network’s London Telephone Communities service. This service is for older adults over the age of 65...

To reduce isolation and increase self esteem for children feeling isolated and/or lonely.

We meet Monday to Friday in a bright and cheerful room within the church building. We have a dedicated team of staff and volunteers waiting...

Zeal youth department
Friday nights
This is a youth group for the ages of 11 plus. This group is a safe place for the young...

It’s quite common for people to feel like they have no-one they can really talk to. People of all ages, from all walks of life...

We have been running a successful telephone befriending service since 2004, which runs across Sutton Coldfield. We also run a South Home Visiting Befriending Service....

Since 2000,LFBC has given over £1 million to the QE's Cancer Unit, which has helped fund new medical equipment and create a 'centre of excellence'....

Moseley and Kings Heath Shed is a development of the typical shed in the garden, where men have traditionally escaped housework and pursued their own...

Social activities - contact via website and email for signposting to services locally.
Royal Voluntary Service clubs give older people opportunities to meet up with...

The Bethel Doula Service provides help and emotional support to vulnerable, isolated and asylum seeking women in Birmingham who are pregnant.

We help expectant and...

All-Age Services
The majority of our services are all-age. These specially designed services are flexible in style and cater for all ages, from young children...

Fellowship Groups
We have smaller group meetings during the week. These groups are there to help you to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ....

The Telebuddy Service aims to connect people through a telephone befriending service. It is FREE and aimed at those who will be self-isolating. Telebuddies will...

A telephone befriending service for people affected by Covid-19, if you are Over 50, feeling isolated or lonely and just needing a friendly chat.

Because of the COVID-19 Outbreak the CAFLO Community Centre is currently closed. However, our volunteers are calling clients to check they have everything they need...

Befriending service to BAME people of East African Countries and Swahili, Lingala, Yoruba & French speakers, so isolated people with language barriers can stay in...

Ethnicity focus: African,African

Social befriending support available via telephone. Please contact 07920 490 263 for more details.

Dosti Ladies Group is an informal group led by volunteers ran every Wednesday. The group offers a range of activities such as cake decorating, card...

Befriending calls to vulnerable, and networking through social media and phones. Edgbaston area.

We are offering a telephone social contact service to our community. We are letting community members know about the service via a leaflet drop. Please...

An over 65's group aiming to reduce isolation. During the Covid-19 epidemic, the group is aiming to ensuring participants have telephone and WhatsApp contact to...

Telephone befriending service and providing regular food parcels /prescriptioin collections to existing clients. We may be able to accept emergency referrals depending on capacity.

For...

A telephone befriending service offered on 0121 382 3590.

A befriending service for residents of Moseley during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you feel isolated and need someone to talk to, text or call 07796...

During the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Muath Trust are providing befriending support seven days a week for Over 50s living in Sparkhill, Balsall Heath and Sparkbrook....

The usual offer of a befriending service for vulnerable and isolated people who want a chat or support continues but via calls, Whatsapp or Facebook.

This group is not meeting because the church was being refurbished prior to the Covid-19 outbreak. However, the group is still in touch with over...

Whilst we cannot meet in person, we are using our Facebook page to keep in touch with members - and will also be providing links...

The usual Tuesday Place of Welcome meeting at the Church has been suspended due to Covid-19. The Church is keeping in contact with vulnerable people...

Church buildings are all now closed. Encouraging people to join their Facebook or WhatsApp groups to stay in touch. For all those who completed GDPR...

The Hub are supporting Bromford and Firs residents over the telephone Monday - Friday 11-3.

The Nishkam team in collaboration with Birmingham Faith comunities are offering Chaplaincy Support for; Bereavement, End of Life Care and Spiritual Support.

Call us on:...

BCAT are a registered arts therapies charity working with children and adults who have a wide range of emotional, social, behavioural or mental health issues. BCAT provide professional arts therapies, and arts in health and wellbeing community services.

The Information and Advice service is available for anyone caring for a friend or family member within Birmingham. This service can be accessed by telephone, email or via outreach sessions at various locations throughout Birmingham. Please visit our website or get in touch to find out more.

Our specialist team can provide advice and information on:
• One to one support – from assisting with welfare entitlements to counselling
• Accessing grants and carer breaks (subject to availability)
• Carer Emergency Response Service – CERS
• Training for carers
• Carer support groups
• Wellbeing provision, for some ‘me-time’ away from caring
• Out of school activities for children with additional support needs
• Signposting to other agencies who can assist carers
• Online communities through Facebook and Twitter

Free telephone befriending service

We provide accessible and affordable activities in safe environments for adults with learning disabilities, their families and carers. So whether you want to let your hair down at a disco or learn how to make a healthy meal from scratch, Midland Mencap has something for you!

Our Companionship service includes:

Offer companionship and conversation
Arrange appointments
Help with travel arrangements
Stimulate mental awareness
Escort to appointments
Assist with clothing selection
Assist...

Telephone-based companionship and personalised support service

Assistance in basic food parcel delivery and a friendly phone call (between 10am – 4pm) for the elderly and vulnerable.

Friends of Adullam offer creative, helpful and practical support to enable people to fulfil their potential.
The Friends of Adullam programme engages projects with local...

Social group meetings for people with visual impairment. Come sip some tea and participate in our activities.

We are now extending our services and have set up a dedicated helpline which will be in operation 7 days a week from 9.00am to...

Ethnicity focus: Irish,Irish,Irish

Telephone support for people who would normally receive home visits but cannot due to the COVID-19 pandemic, covering Small Heath & Bordelsey Green. Contact available...

The scheme is open to anybody who wishes to volunteer to help in different projects / activities in their local communities giving a few hours...

We provide support for those experiencing low level mental health problems and could benefit from someone providing a listening ear.

Our vision is a world where children and young people are empowered to make healthy decisions and avoid drug abuse. Mentoring programmes makes prevention effective...

As part of the Midlands Hub, we provide a range of services for young refugees and migrants across Birmingham and Coventry, covering a broad range of issues which impact on their lives.

DigiKick are offering free internet support and social conversations to people during the coronavirus outbreak.

From 11am onwards, everyone is welcome to join the team for drinks, a light lunch of soup and a chat. This is a chance to...

Place of Welcome: the hall is open to all.
A weekly programme of activity is available.
An opportunity to find out more about the area....

Every Thursday 10.30am - 12.00pm. Relax, reflect and have a good conversation over a cup of tea.
All are welcome!

Our popular social groups offer local visually impaired people the chance to get together, meet new people and take part in a wide range of...

During the Covid-19 pandemic, support is being made available over the telephone.

Activities include:

-mental stimulation through social interaction, games, quizzes and activities;
-appropriate gentle...

Due to the ongoing and developing situation of COVID-19, Midland Mencap are offering a telephone support service to our citizens, their families and the local...

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering telephone support for clients that would normally attend our Day Centre. If there are locals that need support...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Telephone support for clients that would normally attend activities at Unity Hubb is available at 07455 242156.

In addition to venue hire at...

Welcome Home Service accepts referrals for anyone over the age of 18, returning home following a hospital or care setting admission. It takes the form of befriending, shopping and signposting to other organisations.

Welcome Home Service accepts referrals for anyone over the age of 18, returning home following a hospital or care setting admission. It takes the form of befriending, shopping and signposting to other organisations.

Welcome Home Service accepts referrals for anyone over the age of 18, returning home following a hospital or care setting admission. It takes the form of befriending, shopping and signposting to other organisations.