Befriend a Child receives Quality in Befriending award
Local Aberdeen charity Befriend a Child has been awarded the Quality in Befriending (QiB) award by Befriending Networks.
The Quality in Befriending Award is the only award in the UK which is specifically tailored to befriending services and is valued by referrers, befrienders, commissioners and funders. The award recognises and promotes good practice in the sector and offers credibility to the awarded organisation.
Jean Gordon, head of operations, Befriend a Child said: "The award speaks volumes for the value of the work we do here at Befriend a Child. For over 40 years we have worked to develop and deliver a quality befriending and mentoring service to youngsters in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire so naturally, we are thrilled for this to be recognised on a national level."
The assessors praised the high quality of service Befriend a Child deliver to families across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and noted that volunteers have been particularly positive about their experience of the service.
Assessor, Befriending Networks added: "I really enjoyed my visit to Befriend a Child, meeting staff and also seeing the wide range of resources they offer to the children in the playgroups and activities. The organisation copes well with a huge demand for the service. Rather than turn suitable referrals away, extra energy is put into volunteer recruitment. The volunteer and referrer feedback is very impressive, and it is clear that the service is making a huge difference."