Welcome to BeFriends
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Who are we...
BeFriends formerly known as Youth-Link (Dundee) is a Dundee based charity. Established in 1981 we have provided help and support to thousands of vulnerable and disadvantaged children in the Dundee area.
BeFriends acts as a resource for vulnerable/disadvantaged children aged 5-18 providing them with a One-to-One Befriending Service.
Through support from befrienders and by participating in fun activities/experiences we:
Our Mission Statement:
Through volunteers, BeFriends offers befriending support to disadvantaged local children and young people, developing their life skills and improving their well-being.
BeFriends formerly known as Youth-Link (Dundee) is a Dundee based charity. Established in 1981 we have provided help and support to thousands of vulnerable and disadvantaged children in the Dundee area.
BeFriends acts as a resource for vulnerable/disadvantaged children aged 5-18 providing them with a One-to-One Befriending Service.
Through support from befrienders and by participating in fun activities/experiences we:
- Make a positive change in the lives of the children and young people
- Raise the children and young people’s aspirations and help them realise their full potential
- Build upon the children's key skills and abilities helping them develop into confident and capable individuals
- Enhance the children and young people’s personal, social and communication skills
- Encourage the children and young people to take responsibility for their behaviour and actions and support them to make positive choices that can reshape their future
- Increase the children and young people’s participation in city wide and local activities
Our Mission Statement:
Through volunteers, BeFriends offers befriending support to disadvantaged local children and young people, developing their life skills and improving their well-being.
Scottish Charity No. SC 022565.
A charitable company limited by guarantee - Registered in Scotland as BeFriends Limited No. SC 150411.
A charitable company limited by guarantee - Registered in Scotland as BeFriends Limited No. SC 150411.
