South Ayrshire Befriending Project
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC020989
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Nov. 27, 1992
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- South Ayrshire Befriending Project
CoreSpace (Viewfield Business Centre)
62 Viewfield Road
Ayr
KA8 8HH
Contact
- Website
bfriend.org.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'
Bfriend is a small locally run charity based in Ayr. It was set up 30 years ago to help provide a befriending service for young people in South Ayrshire who may be socially isolated, or who have social or emotional difficulties. Bfriend supports around 50 young people aged between 8 and 18 years providing one to one befriending and group activities. The Project’s full team consists of a Project Manager 3 part time Project Coordinators, and one full time Project Administrator who together carry out the daily running of the service and the recruitment and training of volunteer befrienders. It is overseen by a Board of Trustees, with different professional backgrounds each with their own specific remit within the Project.
Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','People with disabilities or health problems'
Objectives: The object of the Project shall be to relieve the suffering and distress of, advance the education of, and promote the welfare of children and young people within the South Ayrshire area, without distinction of political, religious, ethnic and other beliefs and opinions, by providing a Befriending Service for children and young people who may be in need by reason of ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
Geography
- Main operating location
- South Ayrshire
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £215,842 | £160,811 | 5 |
| March 31, 2024 | £101,395 | £190,105 | 4 |
| March 31, 2023 | £199,360 | £179,913 | 5 |
| March 31, 2022 | £180,206 | £147,437 | 5 |
| March 31, 2021 | £133,787 | £101,927 | 3 |