What we do & how we do it!

The Friendship Project is a Warwickshire-wide charity that matches children and young people (who are in need, for a variety of reasons) with volunteers, for friendship and fun. The child may be caring for a sick parent or be limited to where they can go on holiday because of a disabled sibling or other family member. For some children, even playing in the park or going to the cinema are a rare treat. Having some time out from often difficult home situations really does improve the child’s self-esteem and self-worth. Our volunteers report that they too enjoy spending time with their Younger Friend knowing that they are really making a difference to a child’s life.

Feedback from our Older Friends

I feel so lucky, we are having the best time. She was the perfect match for me. I am so grateful to The Friendship Project.

I imagined that volunteering as an Older Friend might sometimes feel like a real effort, but our meetings are something that I really look forward to each week, and it feels that I actually get more out of the friendship than I put in. It’s two hours each week when I can forget about everything and just have fun.

If you would like the pleasure of giving a little something back in this world, then volunteering for a small charity is a no brainer. Investing a few hours of my time for the Friendship Project is a delight and reaps huge rewards.

She is a skilled swimmer with amazing speed.

The charity are incredible at what they do, matching you with a perfect Younger Friend. Seeing the difference such a small amount of time can make to a young person’s life is incredible and I’d recommend it to absolutely anyone1

Older Friend Application Process

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Child Referrals

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Feedback from our Younger Friends

He is so totally amazing and kind. I love biking with him and he is really enthusiastic and reliable.

I really like going out with my Older Friend because we have loads of fun and we go out on our bikes. He’s great.

I really like my Older Friend. We have so much fun together but she’s leaving and I will miss her. I hope I get another friend.

He is so good, he’s super kind and we get to go to lots of great places.

Number of active Friendships

North Warwickshire

Rugby

Stratford

Leamington / Warwick

News

Friendship Project volunteer John, who we will always remember

We were shocked and saddened when our wonderful volunteer John recently died so suddenly.  He was the most amazing volunteer and he had been a wonderful Older Friend for C for the last 5 and a half years.  He was such a gentle, kind man who was very well respected in...

Trustees Week 3-7 November 2025

Thank you to all of our wonderful Trustees! We have Trustee vacancies for the following roles:- - Honorary Treasurer with experience in finance - Compliance and QA Trustee Please contact cheryll.rawbone@friendshipproject.co.uk if you are interested.

Our Generous supporters!