News and events

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, [...]

Join us on Wednesday 14th November for afternoon tea and a demonstration of Christmas floral displays by former butler, Andrew Crowther-Walker (Constance Spry trained). Taking place at St [...]

On Wednesday 17th Oct children and volunteers from the 5s to13s Befriending took part in a cake decorating workshop after school. Thirteen children were provided with half a dozen cupcakes [...]

We ran our befriender training course at the beginning of October and trained a fantastic group of new volunteers who are now ready to befriend a local child, aged between 5 and 13. Your support [...]

Our annual table-top sale took place in St Maurice’s Covert on Saturday 29th September and raised over £550 for Friends of the Family! A small team of trustees, staff and volunteers put a [...]

Tickets for Friends of the Family’s annual quiz night are now on sale! Taking place at Littleton Millennium Memorial Hall on Friday 12 October at 7.30pm, tickets are £20 and include a light [...]

On Thursday 30th August our 5s to 13s Befriending programme took 15 children and 7 volunteer befrienders to Calshot Activity Centre for a fun day out. The children and volunteers were picked up [...]

Families and volunteers from our 5s to13s Befriending came together on Thursday 23rd August at Riverside Park for an afternoon of fun in the sun at our annual Play and Picnic at the park event. [...]