Befrienders SCIO

Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC047812

Status

Active

Registered

Oct. 10, 2017

Legal form

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Contact

Website

befrienders.scot

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

Argyll and Bute Befrienders SCIO is set up to reduce social isolation, build resilience and improve the wellbeing of children and young people aged 6–18 across Argyll and Bute. We recruit, train and support volunteer befrienders who provide consistent one-to-one support through regular outings, activities and more importantly through positive relationships. Our staff assess referrals, match young people with suitable volunteers, oversee safeguarding, and carry out regular reviews with families and partner agencies. We work closely with schools, health and social work to ensure early intervention and prevent issues from escalating.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','People with disabilities or health problems'

Objectives: The organisation's purposes are: 1. To relieve the suffering and distress of vulnerable young people and children resident in Argyll and Bute and their environs by the provision of a befriending service to those among the aforementioned young people and children who would benefit from such a service.

Geography

Main operating location

Argyll And Bute

Geographical spread

Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Nearby

• Argyll And Bute Citizens Advice Bureau 0.1 mi
• Lochgilphead Baptist Church SCIO 0.1 mi
• Ardrishaig Brownie Unit 0.3 mi
• 1st Lochgilphead Brownies 0.3 mi
• Lochgilphead Rainbow Unit 0.3 mi

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