East Dunbartonshire Befriending ServiceRegistered

4 The organisation’s purposes are: (i) Provision of relief from loneliness and isolation by means of a Befriending Service for adults over the age of 18 who are socially isolated by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship, or another disadvantage and living independently in East Dunbartonshire. This service may be delivered in person or by phone to individuals or groups of service users. (ii) Advancement of social interaction and wellbeing in children aged 12 – 18 living in East Dunbartonshire, by means of a mainly activity based Befriending Service designed to increase their confidence when dealing with others and reduce social uncertainty. This service may be delivered in person or by phone to individuals or groups of service users.