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Befriended Befriended is a Charity working in Mid Sussex to end loneliness and isolation amongst older people

Today at our Bereavement cafes we held Time to Remember services,  giving people the opportunity to share stories about ...
05/11/2026

Today at our Bereavement cafes we held Time to Remember services, giving people the opportunity to share stories about their loved ones, light a candle in their memory and support one another. “The remembrance service was beautiful and truly touched all our hearts”. Raj

Befriended Chaplaincy in care homes - Bringing church to youWe sing, say prayers, share stories, and encourage one anoth...
04/11/2026

Befriended Chaplaincy in care homes - Bringing church to you
We sing, say prayers, share stories, and encourage one another. This month we thought about All Saints Day and All Souls day and included a short Time to remember service lighting a candle in memory of our loved ones.

04/11/2026

Befriended Choir - a morning of joy, smiles music, singing and fun. Come and join us on a Tuesday morning at Gateway Baptist Burgess Hill

04/11/2026
November is traditionally a time of remembrance, when we pause to remember those who have gone before us. For many of us...
03/11/2026

November is traditionally a time of remembrance, when we pause to remember those who have gone before us. For many of us who have lost a loved one, remembering is an important part of our journey through grief. At Befriended, our Bereavement Cafes take pace on the first Thursday of every month. At the Befriended hub in Ditchling from 10-11.30am and at St Andrews Church in Burgess Hill from 12-1.30pm. It’s a friendly, welcoming and supportive space where you can meet others who understand something of the journey of loss.
We also have our Compassionate Conversations course which is a three week, small group course that gently supports people through grief and loss by creating a safe space to share experiences, build connections and discover hope. Everyone is very welcome, should you need more information then please email [email protected]

01/11/2026

WOW! AN AFTERNOON OF JOY AT BEFRIENDED WITH A COMMISSION!

Over 100 wonderful voices from Choir & Ko, a room full of over 115 Befriended friends, some fabulous food and a whole lot of love? Something rather magical happens!

Our Befriended Tea Party was absolutely bursting with joy, laughter, smiles, singing and, most importantly, HOPE! including lots of new people coming for the first time.
M who has just attended our Bereavement course - Compassionate Conversations said "Wow, I feel like I have walked into wonderland, what an amazing afternoon, I am walking on air, Befriended has changed my life forever"

There is something so special about music to bring people together, lift spirits and create that wonderful feeling of belonging.

A HUGE thank you to the fabulous Choir & Ko for bringing so much energy, warmth and happiness.

But we didn't just send everyone home with a smile on their face…and a song in their hearts

We commissioned every single person in the room to GO AND FIND THE LONELY!

To look out for that neighbour who rarely goes out, the person who has lost someone they love, or someone who simply needs a friend.

Find them. Invite them. Tell them about Befriended.

Because somewhere, not very far from each of us, there is someone who is lonely, who doesn't yet know that a whole community of friendship, welcome, love and joy is waiting for them.

And sometimes all it takes is ONE invitation to change someone's life.

Enjoy a little glimpse of the joy we shared!

Befriended – Ending Loneliness. Growing Friendships. Sharing Hope.

01/11/2026

The impact Befriended makes - Carol and Phylis tell their story

Befriended’s Cafe Neuro is support for carers and those they care for. It is a warm, welcoming space for those living wi...
01/11/2026

Befriended’s Cafe Neuro is support for carers and those they care for. It is a warm, welcoming space for those living with neuro challenges like dementia, memory loss, Parkinson’s, stroke recovery and their carers. Held every Monday morning at the Salvation Army, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill from 10.30-12pm. Please share and everyone is very welcome.

30/10/2026

2 years ago we presented Compassionate Conversations at the incubator final. It has not only changed hundreds of families lives but but being part of this amazing organisation has transformed the trajectory of Befriended. Forever grateful

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