Jun 2, 2025 | case-studies
I moved to Warwick in the summer of 2021 ready to start a job at a new primary school in the area. I had moved out of my parents’ house in Hertfordshire. At the time, my parents had been foster carers for the past 6 or so years so I was used to a house full of...
Jun 2, 2025 | case-studies
I was matched with J in early 2023 and we had our first outing in the March. I was quite nervous before taking J out for the first time, and even though I felt very excited to be a part of such a wonderful Project and was honoured to be able to spend time with a such...
Jun 2, 2025 | case-studies
opportunities open to them and how important it was for them to feel confident enough to take on new adventures and challenges, and that many children may not be quite so fortunate. I had worked for many years supporting people who had had difficult educational...
Jun 2, 2025 | case-studies
I moved to Leamington Spa in 2014, before which I lived in Leicester where I was involved with an organisation called YOT’s (Youth Offending Team). I was a volunteer for 7 years, working 1-2-1 with teenagers who were on their final warning with the police. There were...
Jun 2, 2025 | case-studies
When I first joined The Friendship Project as an Older Friend, I was filled with a mix of excitement and nervousness. I wasn’t sure what to expect, or how I could make a real difference in someone’s life. But looking back now, after a year of shared memories and...
Jul 11, 2024 | case-studies
I am just at the beginning of exploring a friendship with my new Younger Friend. I have previously seen a young lady over a period of approximately five years. Crucially, I also gave myself a few months off in between friendships to ensure I really wanted to go onto...
