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Supporting families in Winchester, Hampshire

Supporting families to face their future with confidence.

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

Get involved

Gift of your time

Give the gift of time >

Volunteer with us. Your friendship can make a real difference to a family in Winchester. See how you can help.

Become a Friend >

Have you considered giving regularly to help ensure the longevity of our support? Find out more.

See what we’ve been up to >

Befrienders and their children have an interesting trip around Winchester. Click here to see more.

Family support in Winchester, Hampshire

Need support?

Feeling isolated? Overwhelmed as a parent? Struggling to cope? Talk to us, we may be able to help.

Refer a family

Contact us to learn more about the tailored support we can offer local families you work with.

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 23 – March 24

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