News and events

We are delighted to announce that we are one of three local charities taking part in the Green Token Scheme throughout August at Waitrose in Weeke (SO22 6EL). If this is your local branch, then [...]

On Wednesday 12th June seventeen FOTF volunteers had the opportunity to undertake a three hour training session with psychotherapist, trainer, supervisor and author Jennie Miller PTSTA (P), CTA, [...]

On Tuesday 11th June, from 2pm to 4pm, Home Farm House, Hursley, Winchester, (SO21 2JL) will open its gardens to the public to raise funds for Friends of the Family. This is a rare opportunity [...]

We celebrated our 25th Anniversary at our AGM on 25th February and welcomed over 70 guests for lunch at St Peter’s Parish Centre in Winchester. Staff, trustees, volunteers, members and [...]

Six new volunteers have joined the 5s to13s befriending team having completed their two day training programme. The volunteers participated in discussions and exercises over the two days training [...]

On Wednesday 6th February, Jo Wright, Head of Creative Learning at The Theatre Royal led a drama workshop for ten, 5s to13s, focus children and their volunteers. Jo joined the children for picnic [...]

Thank you to the team at TSB Winchester who have been working hard to raise over £1,000 for Friends of the Family during the past 12 months. We are thrilled to have been your chosen Charity [...]

Our 5s to 13s Befriending Service organised a magical Christmas party in December which was attended by all of the children and families who are receiving the support of a befriender. Held at the [...]

On Thursday 3rd January children, parents and volunteers from all our services were treated to a wonderful afternoon at the Theatre Royal Winchester to see the pantomime; Beauty and the Beast. [...]

Our afternoon tea fundraiser on 14th November raised £275 for Friends of the Family! As well as enjoying a delicious cream tea, guests were entertained by former butler, Andrew Crowther-Walker, [...]