Engage Befriending is a home visiting/befriending scheme for older people living in the Reading Borough. Our volunteers make visits on either a weekly or fortnightly basis for around one hour to people who have requested befriending services in their own home. This could be due to ill health, disability, or other reasons leading to isolation or loneliness.

We also let people know about other local activities that may be of interest and can take people out as part of this visit if appropriate.