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Shetland Befriending Scheme

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC054964
Status
Active
Registered
Feb. 11, 2026
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
Market House
14 Market Street
Lerwick
ZE1 0JP

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'

Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: 4 The organisation's purposes are: (a) To relieve loneliness, isolation and build confidence for children and young people (7-15) and adults (16+) including those with dementia in Shetland. (b) To provide a befriending service by matching service users with trained volunteer Befrienders, offering a 1:1 service. (c) To provide group activities for those with a match and those waiting for a match. (d) To provide events and activities for the wider public in need, to promote friendship building and support the mental health and wellbeing of those attending.

Geography

Main operating location
Shetland Islands
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood