COVEYbefriending

At a glance

Causes

Children / families
Young people

Other details

Organisation type:

Charity

Geographical remit:

Regional

Objectives

Our key purpose is that children, young people and their families are supported on their life journey through strong and supportive befriending and mentoring relationships. Becoming more resilient and self aware, better equipped to reach their full potential and being able to deal positively with their life challenges is our vision for everyone we support.

An organisation where everyone; Board, staff and volunteers seek to live by our values.

A registered charity and Company Limited by Guarantee we have a passion to see change in our communities through the power of supportive trusting relationships.

Activities

We offer one-to-one and group befriending and mentoring throughout South Lanarkshire.

At the heart of what we do are committed and passionate volunteers choosing to help children, young people and families.

For everyone involved we seek five key outcomes that will positively affect their lives:

Improved Self-Confidence: Setting goals, working towards them
Increased Self-Esteem: Learning to trust, be open and make positive choices
Less Isolated: Better connected to the community, family, friends, and services
Improved Well-being: Healthier physically and psychologically, more active and emotionally stable
Increased Skills & Interests: Improved life skills and a greater interest in work, education and personal interests

We offer a range of services tailored to meet the needs of those we work with -

1-1 befriending/mentoring for young people and families aiming to build resilience and confidence
Early and effective intervention for young people aged 8-14 at risk of offending
Group befriending for young people and parents/carers with a focus on outcomes

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