The B-Friend Hub Omagh

The B-Friend Hub Omagh The B-Friend Hub has bases in Omagh, Fermanagh and Strabane.

We have a team of trained volunteer befrienders who make morning telephone calls and carry out home visits for older people who may be feeling lonely and/or socially isolated.

08/06/2026

The Northern Ireland Assembly has announced that the 2026 Older People’s Parliament will take place in Parliament Buildings on Thursday 15 October.

This is an opportunity for you to share your opinions and experiences on what impacts the lives of older people directly with decision makers.

Help decide the issues that will be raised and discussed during the Parliament by sharing your views on the below survey:
https://consult.nia-yourassembly.org.uk/engagement/older-peoples-parliament/

Telephone surveys are available on 028 9052 1761 or 028 9052 1440. Phone lines will be open 10am to 2pm - Monday to Friday.

The survey closes on 24 July 2026.

As we near the end of Volunteer Week I want to say a big THANK YOU to all the B-Friend Hub volunteers for their dedicat...
05/06/2026

As we near the end of Volunteer Week I want to say a big THANK YOU to all the B-Friend Hub volunteers for their dedication and hard work in supporting older people throughout Fermanagh and Omagh. Omagh Volunteer Centre

04/06/2026

The Commissioner for Older People is Siobhan Casey - and her role is to be an independent champion for older people in Northern Ireland.

Her team work across several areas:

⚖️ Advocacy & legal support: If you're over 60 and living in Northern Ireland, our legal team may be able to step in and advocate on your behalf. Some of the issues we support older people with are health and social care matters or complaints with a public body that you’ve been unable to resolve, safeguarding and protection from harm among many others.

📑 Policy & research: We make sure that older people’s views shape government decisions. We produce reports, respond to consultations, and conduct research to support change.

👩‍🦳👨‍🦳 Events & engagement: We regularly meet with older people across Northern Ireland so their voices are part of the conversation.
If you or someone you know needs our legal or advocacy support with any of the areas outlined above, you can contact us on 02890890892 or email [email protected]

For more info on COPNI visit https://copni.org/advice-assistance/how-can-we-help

Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers.
02/06/2026

Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers.

01/06/2026

To mark Volunteers’ Week, we're celebrating the power of inclusive volunteering.

Inclusive volunteering is about more than increasing participation. It's about removing barriers, creating a sense of belonging, and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute, connect and thrive.

Our latest blog explores how volunteers and staff across Volunteering Matters are helping build stronger, more inclusive communities every day.

Read the blog: https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/what-inclusive-volunteering-looks-like/

27/05/2026

Just ONE WEEK TO GO until Volunteers’ Week 2026!
We're excited and we hope you are too! Here are some simple ways you can get involved and help us celebrate the amazing power of volunteering:

Would your community organisation like to be involved in our upcoming volunteers appreciation event? Please forward the names of 2 volunteers from your organisation who would like to attend our event. Details on the events page. Please book early as spaces are limited.

Please email [email protected]
or call 028 822 40772

Level 3 Volunteer Management Training
Are you supporting or managing volunteers in a paid or unpaid role? This practical training will give you the skills and confidence to manage volunteers effectively and inclusively.

Volunteer wellbeing workshop

As part of volunteers week we are hosting a Thai cooking demonstration to say thank you to our wonderful volunteers across Omagh. This is open to all volunteers. Booking is required and spaces are limited. Information on the poster.

Cost: FREE

Book Your Place
Contact Martin on
02882240772
[email protected]

24/05/2026

FREE Volunteer wellbeing workshop

As part of volunteers week we are hosting a Thai cooking demonstration to say thank you to the wonderful volunteers across Omagh. This is open to all volunteers. Booking is required and spaces are limited. Information on the poster.

Cost: FREE

Book Your Place

Contact Martin on

02882240772

[email protected]

23/05/2026

Would you like to spoil your volunteers this Volunteers' Week

Say thank you by nominating 2 of them to attend this event

We have limited capacity, first come first served.

Please email [email protected]
or call 028 822 40772

Our Befriend Hub volunteers had a great afternoon on Monday with Thai Arts & Cooking NI. We were treated some excellent ...
20/05/2026

Our Befriend Hub volunteers had a great afternoon on Monday with Thai Arts & Cooking NI. We were treated some excellent food and had a great time catching up with each other. It is only because of our wonderful volunteers that we are able to deliver support to our older people. Thank you to Omagh Volunteer Centre for facilitating the event and to Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland for supporting the Befriend Hub.

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Omagh

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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