Our leisure partners

	Aberdeen FC Season tickets Aberdeen's Premier League football stadium, home to Aberdeen FC. They also offer tours of the pitch and club. Address: 31 Pittodrie St, Aberdeen, AB24 5QH Telephone: 01224 650400 Contact Andi ([email protected]) at the office to arrange your visit.
	Aberdeen Riding Club Aberdeen Riding Club is a unique organisation in Aberdeen city, which aims to make horse riding accessible to all. Address: Nether Anguston Farm, Peterculter, Aberdeen, AB14 0PN Telephone: 01224 733111 Our volunteers can book free horse riding lessons! These must be booked by contacting Sally directly. Befrienders can email Ali at [email protected] to arrange a session and just detail that they are attending through Befriend a Child.
	Aberdeen Science Centre Aberdeen Science Centre displays exhibits and performs fun, educational and interactive shows and workshops which are aimed to be inclusive for all audiences. Address: 179 Constitution St, Aberdeen AB24 5TU Telephone: 01224 210060 Befriend a Child have a coupon code so that children get in for £2.73 and the volunteer gets in for free. Currently this code can only be used when booking online and you just need to bring your ID badge on the day of your visit. To get your code email [email protected]
	Cineworld Union Square - Free Entry Multiplex cinema chain showing the latest international blockbusters in 2D and 3D formats. Address:Union Square, Guild St, Aberdeen AB11 5RG Telephone: 0330 333 4444 Free entry for volunteer and befriender. Please contact Andi with details of Film, Time & Date to book tickets for collection at the cinema.
	Doonies Farm – Free Entry Doonies Rare Breeds Farm, Aberdeen, has one of Scotland's largest collections of rare and endangered farm animal breeds. There are 23 rare animal breeds on the farm, such as pigs, cattle, sheep, horses, chickens and ducks. Address: Cove Road Cove Bay, Nigg, AB12 3NX Telephone: 01224 875879 Free entry when you show your ID badge and buckets of food to feed the animals.
	Den in the Glen The Den is a new purpose build facility which encourages endless active play for boys and girls to have fun, make friends and eat healthy! The Glen (formerly Storybook Glen) is world of make-believe and fun for children and adults of all ages, set amidst 28 acres of scenic beauty in Maryculter, Aberdeen. Come along and see your favourite nursery rhyme and fairy-tale characters. Address: S Deeside Rd, Maryculter, Aberdeen AB12 5FT Telephone:01224 732941 Befrienders get 15% off entry when they show their ID badges.
	Gordon Highlanders Museum - Free Entry The Gordon Highlanders Museum in Aberdeen is committed to preserving and sharing the legacy of the world-famous Gordon Highlanders Regiment for future generations. Address: St. Luke’s, Viewfield Rd, Aberdeen AB15 7XH Telephone: 01224 311200 Volunteers get free entry when ID badge is shown
	Innoflate Innoflate is Scotland's first inflatable theme park based in Aberdeen. Suitable for both adults and children. Address: 1A Beach Esplanade, Aberdeen AB24 5NS Telephone: 01224 583388 Volunteer to contact Andi for vouchers
	Play Town Inverurie Play Town Inverurie features a scaled down version of the town which will inspire children to explore life in their miniature settings through role play. Address: 18 High St, Inverurie AB51 3QJ Telephone: 01467 670298 Volunteer show ID badge to get discount entry
	Skyline Trampoline Park - Free entry Skyline Inverurie is a 30,000 square foot indoor trampoline park with an amazing selection of activities. There’s over 50 interconnected trampolines, 1 Dodgeball Court, Battle Beam, Slackline, Foam Pits, Basketball Hoops, Hang Tough, Interactive Climbing Wall and more. Address: Cove Road Cove Bay, Nigg, AB12 3NX Telephone: 01467 535013 To book either phone or email [email protected] Call or email to book. Please don't book through the website as you will be charged.

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Sponsored Events

Do you want to take on a challenge and raise money for Befriend a Child? Why not take on a sponsored event? With numerous events taking place across Scotland include climbing, cycling, running, walking and more, there's something for everyone! At Befriend a Child we are always so grateful for any support we receive. No matter what challenge you decide to take on, your support can go a long way in shaping the life of a local child or young person.
5K a day for the month of May

Befriend a Childs 5K a day for the month of May challenge returns for 2022! Join us this year by walking, jogging, running, or cycling 5K every day in May with the support of local fitness experts and do it with a smile to help turn frowns upside down for children across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. You can take on your 5K a day solo as a personal fitness challenge, or with your friends, family, or colleagues!
Bumi Armada support Befriend a Child’s Easter Extravaganza party

Bumi Armada and Befriend a Child are bringing Easter joy to the lives of many local children this March. The annual Christmas party that takes place each December at the Aberdeen Altens Hotel was postponed due to restrictions, therefore it was decided that an Easter Extravaganza would replace it this year.
Befriend a Child look for volunteer befrienders and mentors in Aberdeenshire

With demand for their services growing, local children’s charity, Befriend a Child, have launched an appeal to find new befrienders and mentors in Aberdeenshire. In the wake of COVID-19, more children and young people are in need of a befriender or mentor, and the charity is committed to ensuring it can support those most in need in the local community.

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We are always looking for kind, caring and reliable people to bring positivity, and new experiences to a young person’s life. All we need is a few hours of your time once a week for a minimum commitment of a year after training.
5K a day for the month of May

Befriend a Childs 5K a day for the month of May challenge returns for 2022! Join us this year by walking, jogging, running, or cycling 5K every day in May with the support of local fitness experts and do it with a smile to help turn frowns upside down for children across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. You can take on your 5K a day solo as a personal fitness challenge, or with your friends, family, or colleagues!
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Befriend a Child's Carnival Ball

We are back in 2022 with the best black-tie fiesta in town! Come and join us for a night of games, dancing, live entertainment and delicious food on the 27th May at The Chester Hotel. To celebrate our return we are offering tables of ten for an early bird price of £950. Get in touch today to book your table or find out more. We can’t wait to bring the Carnival Ball to Aberdeen! [email protected]
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Befriend a Child are looking to recruit a Family Support Co-ordinator to offer practical help and emotional support to the families we support who are experiencing difficulties due to being marginalised in their communities and struggling with hardship.
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Cineworld Union Square - Free Entry

Doonies Farm – Free Entry

Gordon Highlanders Museum - Free Entry

Skyline Trampoline Park - Free entry