Oct 5, 2015 | case-studies
The lead professional of Younger Friend William, reported recently that she thinks his Older Friend is still very beneficial to him in his last year of primary school. She would be loathed for him to lose Older Friend Matt, in this important year of school. Since the...
Mar 6, 2014 | case-studies
I decided to become an Older Friend because I wanted to give something back and I thought the Friendship Project sounded like a very worthwhile charity. I was matched with a younger friend (a twelve year old called Jim, who has learning disabilities) and I have been...
Mar 6, 2014 | case-studies
My Younger Friend has now reached 16. He and I have been paired since he was 7 years old. We have both enjoyed each other’s company and he has become part of my family, even my three grand daughters love him and will continue to see him. I’ve already said...
Mar 6, 2014 | case-studies
I decided to become an Older Friend after seeing an advert in the local paper. My own son was going off to university and as I like children so much I thought it would be a great opportunity to give something back to others. It’s really easy to put your hand in...
Mar 6, 2014 | case-studies
As this was my first attempt as an Older Friend it was with some trepidation that I agreed to befriend not one, but two children. Not lucky enough to be a granny, it is twenty years plus since I have had young children in my care, so I am not up to date with the...
Mar 6, 2014 | case-studies
A local infant school identified a child who needed our involvement. The family had previously been supported by Homestart following the parent’s divorce and separation. Mum had custody of four children and was struggling to give each the attention they needed. She...
