Quality in Befriending
Linking Lives Eastbourne has received the Quality in Befriending Award from Befriending Networks! This is the award in the UK which is specifically tailored for befriending services as a mark of Good Practice in the Sector.
We have been assessed in 7 areas of practice each requiring a series of indicators evidenced through documents, policies, interviews, and case studies. It was a lot of work, but also a good opportunity to review, reflect upon, and improve all aspects of the scheme.
The team at Befriending Networks supported us through the process with affirmation, encouragement, and suggestions for development.
Lynne Davies, Administrator of Befriending Networks wrote:
“The Quality Award is a process that requires significant effort, so achieving it is truly a recognition of your hard work and time invested.”
Our management team and trustees are thrilled.
“That's such great news (but hardly surprising given the huge effort that everyone has put in). An objective confirmation of what we have always believed - that Linking Lives is delivering friendship of the very best quality. Well done! Let's hope that it will encourage funders to support more of this!”
(Noj Northway, Management Team)
“DELIGHTED, DELIGHTED, DELIGHTED! HUGE WELL DONE!”
(John Caroe, Chair of Trustees)