Kincardine and Deeside Befriending

30/09/2026

A big thank you to everyone who attended our AGM this year!

Congratulations to all our amazing volunteers who received long-service awards for 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years of volunteering. What a fantastic milestone to celebrate.

We would also like to thank every one of our volunteers. Your dedication, hard work, and support have helped us continue our work for the past 30 years. We truly could not do it without you. Thank you for everything you do! 💙

16/09/2026

Can any local charities make use of these? We have 4 blue charity collection tins, a collection bucket and 2 adjustable office chairs which have had light use. Please get in touch if you can make use of these.

02/09/2026

Handy new website and app offering simple but effective hints and tips to reduce stress and distress for those living with dementia.

📣 Carers for people with dementia are encouraged to visit a new website and app offering simple but effective hints and tips to reduce stress and distress without the need for medication.

ℹ️ Visit our new Practical Dementia Resources website and app, a platform for carers of people with dementia. It provides simple but effective hints and tips to reduce stress and distress without the need for medication

🔗 https://www.rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/practical-dementia-resources/

31/08/2026

🎉 Thank You! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the Kincardine & Deeside Befriending 30th Anniversary Celebration such a wonderful success.

It was fantastic to come together and celebrate 30 years of friendship, support and community. Seeing so many happy faces, sharing stories, laughter and plenty of good blethers made the day truly special.

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, supported and contributed in any way. We couldn't have done it without you. Here's to celebrating our past and looking forward to many more years of befriending! 💙

28/07/2026

A huge thank you to Notes of Torphins for their generous donation to Kincardine and Deeside Befriending. 💙
Your kindness helps us continue bringing companionship to people across Kincardine and Deeside who are experiencing social isolation and loneliness.
For the past 30 years, we've been supporting local people to feel more connected, with the help of our amazing volunteers. Together, we're able to support up to 85 people at any one time, creating meaningful friendships that make a real difference.
As our charity has grown, so have the costs of providing this vital service. It now costs around £120,000 each year to keep our befriending service running, so every donation and fundraising effort is incredibly important.
Thank you once again, Notes from Torphins for your generosity and for helping us continue this important work in our community. 💙

01/07/2026

💖 Could you be someone’s reason to smile today?

Across Deeside, there are people waiting for a simple but powerful connection — a friendly visit, a chat over a cuppa, or just someone to listen.

By becoming a volunteer befriender, you can make a real difference. You don’t need any special skills — just kindness, a little time, and a willingness to be there for someone.

✨ Whether you can give a few hours each week or even just every couple of weeks, your time could mean the world to someone who feels alone.

📍 We’re currently looking for volunteers in:
Drumoak • Banchory • Aboyne • Ballater • Torphins • Lumphanan • Tarland + surrounding areas

Befriending is flexible, rewarding, and fits around your life — whether you’re working, studying, retired, or simply have some time to spare.

💬 Want to find out more?
📞 01330 826505
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://kdbefriending.org.uk

Please share this post and help us find more friendly faces to support people in our community. Every connection matters. 💫

18/06/2026

💛 Friendship matters — and you could be the reason someone feels less alone.

Across Deeside, we have people waiting to be matched with a volunteer befriender. For many, a friendly face, a listening ear, and a regular chat can make all the difference.

You don't need any special qualifications — just a little time and a willingness to connect with someone in your community. Whether you can spare a few hours each week or a few hours every fortnight, your time could have a lasting impact.

📍 We're currently looking for volunteers in:
Drumoak • Banchory • Aboyne • Ballater • Torphins • Lumphanan • Tarland and surrounding areas.

Befriending is a flexible and rewarding role that fits around your lifestyle. Whether you're working, retired, studying, or have some spare time to give, we'd love to hear from you.

To find out more:
📞 01330 826505
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://kdbefriending.org.uk

Please share this post and help us reach people who could bring friendship, companionship, and support to someone who is waiting. Every volunteer helps change a life. 💫

09/06/2026

💛 Could you spare a little time to make a big difference?
We currently have people across Kincardine & Deeside waiting to be matched with a volunteer befriender. A regular visit, a cup of tea and a chat can bring companionship and connection to someone who may otherwise spend much of their time alone.

Just a few hours a week — or even a few hours each fortnight — can have a lasting impact on someone's life.

📍 We are looking for volunteers in:
Portlethen • Newtonhill • Stonehaven • Inverbervie • Gourdon • St Cyrus • Laurencekirk • Fordoun • Fettercairn • Drumoak • Banchory • Aboyne • Ballater • Torphins • Lumphanan • Tarland — and surrounding areas.

Whether you're retired, working, studying, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, befriending is a flexible and rewarding volunteer role. Please contact us in any of the ways below:

📞 Stonehaven: 01569 765714
📞 Banchory: 01330 826505
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://kdbefriending.org.uk

Please share this post to help us find volunteers for the people currently waiting for friendship and support. Every share helps us reach someone who could make a difference. 💫

07/05/2026

We successfully managed to gain re-accreditation for Quality in Befriending with Befriending Networks. Pictured below are the staff and trustees outside our new Banchory digs. We'd also like you to join us in welcoming Rebecca as our administrator.

The Quality Award is a process that requires significant effort, so achieving it is truly a recognition of our hard work and time invested.

Can you spare a little time to help someone feel less alone? 💬 Even an hour or two a week (or fortnight!) can bring comfort, friendship, and a real sense of connection 🤝💛
We’re looking for volunteer befrienders across Kincardine & Deeside 📍
From Portlethen to Braemar — and everywhere in between 🗺️ — there are people who would love a friendly chat ☕😊
💫 Volunteering like this isn’t just about giving — it’s about sharing moments, laughter 😄, and meaningful connections that truly matter.
📍 Areas needing volunteers include:
Portlethen • Newtonhill • Stonehaven • Inverbervie • Gourdon • St Cyrus • Laurencekirk • Fordoun • Fettercairn • Drumoak • Banchory • Aboyne • Ballater • Torphins • Lumphanan • Tarland • Braemar + surrounding areas
📞 Stonehaven: 01569 765714 ☎️
📞 Banchory: 01330 826505 ☎️
📧 [email protected] 📩
🌐 https://kdbefriending.org.uk 💻
💛 A small act of kindness can mean everything — please share and help us reach more amazing volunteers 🙌✨

28/04/2026

🌟 Make a difference in just a few hours 🌟

Could you spare a little time to help someone feel less alone? 💬 Even an hour or two a week (or fortnight!) can bring comfort, friendship, and a real sense of connection 🤝💛

We’re looking for volunteer befrienders across Kincardine & Deeside 📍
From Portlethen to Braemar — and everywhere in between 🗺️ — there are people who would love a friendly chat ☕😊

💫 Volunteering like this isn’t just about giving — it’s about sharing moments, laughter 😄, and meaningful connections that truly matter.

📍 Areas needing volunteers include:
Portlethen • Newtonhill • Stonehaven • Inverbervie • Gourdon • St Cyrus • Laurencekirk • Fordoun • Fettercairn • Drumoak • Banchory • Aboyne • Ballater • Torphins • Lumphanan • Tarland • Braemar + surrounding areas

📞 Stonehaven: 01569 765714 ☎️
📞 Banchory: 01330 826505 ☎️
📧 [email protected] 📩
🌐 https://kdbefriending.org.uk 💻

💛 A small act of kindness can mean everything — please share and help us reach more amazing volunteers 🙌✨

Our aim is to improve and maintain the mental and physical health of people over 55 who are socially isolated and living independently in the community. By matching an older person with a volunteer befriender, we help maintain social contacts and reduce the risks and impact of social isolation. This...