{"country": "Scotland", "charity_number": "SC023610", "register_url": "https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC023610", "name": "Befriending Networks Ltd", "known_as": null, "other_names": [], "status": "Active", "date_registered": "1994-12-09", "date_removed": null, "legal_form": "Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)", "company_number": null, "company_number_url": null, "parent": null, "subsidiaries": [], "area_of_benefit": null, "address": "5-7 Montgomery Street Lane, Edinburgh", "postcode": "EH7 5JT", "phone": null, "email": null, "website": "www.befriending.co.uk", "lat": 55.958622, "lng": -3.183293, "activities": "'It carries out activities or services itself'", "purposes": "'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'", "what_charity_does": "We are the network for befriending organisations. Established as a charity in 1994, we have thirty years of experience in supporting and connecting befriending services.  Our members form the largest network of befriending services in the world. We provide access to sector-specific training, events, resources, and awards which support quality in befriending. Each year we coordinate Befriending Week from the 1st \u2013 7th November. Our vision is of a society where quality befriending support is available to everyone who needs it, and the importance of meaningful connection is recognised.  As the network for befriending organisations, we\u2019re the intermediary between our members, supporters and stakeholders. We work collaboratively and inclusively to connect and strengthen the befriending sector.  We support organisations to deliver quality befriending services that promote wellbeing and meaningful connections, ensuring that everyone feels valued.", "how_charity_works": null, "who_charity_helps": null, "beneficiaries": "'Other charities or voluntary bodies'", "objectives": "Objects and Purposes 1.\tThe company\u2019s purpose is to advance community development through the promotion of befriending, and the provision of support to befriending organisations and their befrienders.  In pursuance of this purpose, but not otherwise, the Company shall have the following objects:   (a) To provide an arena for the discussion of all matters related to befriending. (b) To further the development of a strong and supportive network of  befriending services. (c) To promote and support quality in befriending for new and existing befriending services. (d) To provide innovative resources, training, learning and development relevant to befriending and volunteering. (e) To raise awareness of befriending as a unique resource within the community, from which a diversity of client groups may benefit. (f) To campaign on behalf of befriending services to increase the awareness of their need to be properly funded and supported and to promote the benefits of befriending and the need for befriending infrastructures. (g) To advise in relation to, prepare, organise and/or conduct seminars, conferences, exhibitions and training courses, and educational and training events and programmes of all kinds. (h) To design, prepare, publish and/or distribute information packs, leaflets, books, newsletters, magazines, posters and other publications, audio and video recordings and display materials. (i) To set up and maintain a digital presence with facilities for news updates, directory of services, discussion groups, resources, downloadable materials and other information regarding befriending issues. (j) To advise in relation to, commission and/or conduct research projects and programmes and to publish and promote the findings of such research. (k) To promote and organise co-operation in the achievement of the above purposes and, to that end, bring together representatives of voluntary organisations, statutory authorities and business sector bodies engaged in the furtherance of the above purposes. 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