Befriend a Child Reaccredited with Quality in Befriending Excellence Award

Befriend a Child is proud to announce it has once again achieved the prestigious Quality in Befriending Excellence Award following reaccreditation from Befriending Networks in June 2025.
Befriend a Child Raises More Than £35,000 for Local Children Experiencing Hardship at 50th anniversary ball

Befriend a Child celebrated 50 years of impact at their Golden Anniversary Ball on Friday the 30th of May 2025 at The Chester Hotel, raising £35,600 for local children the charity supports across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
The evening brought together supporters, volunteers and partners to honour five decades of transforming the lives of local children and young people.
Barbie Boozy Brunches Raise a Dazzling £52,847.25 for Local Children

Local children’s charity Befriend a Child is thrilled to announce that their recent Barbie Boozy Brunch events raised an incredible £52,847.25!
Held over two fabulous days at The Marcliffe Hotel, the sell-out events brought together hundreds of supporters in a sea of pink, all in aid of local children growing up in challenging life circumstances across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.