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Supporting families in Winchester, Hampshire

We work with parents and children who are struggling to cope with family life.

Friends of the Family covers Winchester and its surrounding villages. We offer families a range of support services and friendly guidance to overcome the challenges they face and turn their lives around. Learn more about what we do.

Friends of the Family

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Gift of your time

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Volunteer with us. Your friendship can make a real difference to a family in Winchester

30 for 30

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Festive Family Quiz >

Back by popular demand – our annual quiz! Get those brain cells working with friends and family this Christmas.

Quotes - Winchester charity
  • “My volunteer is a very good listener. We have fun together and I can talk to her about what’s on my mind.”

    Emma, 5s to 13s focus child
  • “The people who make up Friends of the Family became my family when I needed it most and I cannot thank them enough.”

    Kathy, Mums and young children
  • “Last year I was coming to terms with the fact my past was real. After seeing my counsellor my scars are starting to heal. He has helped me find my confidence and I now look at life differently…. I now enjoy being me.”

    Mike, Support for dads

Our impact between April 22 – March 23

20
local families supported
120
befriender interactions
0
volunteers worked with us
120
individual counselling sessions

What’s new?

Browse the latest news and events  to keep up to date on what we’ve been doing recently.