# Dumfries &amp; Galloway Befriending Project

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC024562
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** March 25, 1996
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC024562


## Contact

- **Address:** 19 Bank Street, Dumfries
- **Postcode:** DG1 2NX
- **Website:** www.befriending.org



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of citizenship or community development&#x27;,&#x27;the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage&#x27;

**What the charity does:** It aims to support young people who are facing adversities, by matching them with a trusted adult on a one-to-one basis, enabling the young people to develop, promote health and wellbeing, while also improving their ability to form positive relationships.

**Beneficiaries:** &#x27;Children or young people&#x27;

**Objectives:** The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the purposes are: 1.1. to promote the welfare and relieve the distress of vulnerable young people. 1.2. to advance the education of disadvantaged young people. 1.3. to promote citizenship and understanding through volunteering.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Dumfries And Galloway
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area







