The 5 sections of the Befriending Scheme are funded through a range of Funding Streams. We are exceptionally grateful for the financial contributions to enable us to operate.

Children and Young Peoples Service - 7 to 15 years

Shetland Charitable Trust
STV Appeal

ASN Children and Young Peoples Services - 7 to 18 Years

Children in Need
STV Appeal

Adults Service - 16 + Years

Shetland Islands Council Housing Department
Shetland Charitable Trust
People's Postcode Lottery/Postcode Community Trust

Adults Service - 60+ Years affected by Dementia

This work is supported with funding from the Life Changes Trust. The Trust is funded by The National Lottery Community Lottery
Co-op Local Community Fund

Short Term Covid response Telephone Service

Shetland Charitable Trust
STV Appeal
Supporting Communities Fund
Tescos Groundwork Funding

The scheme also accepts generous donations from local groups, businesses and individuals who wish to support our work. Thank you very much to all of those who have donated to the scheme over the years.

If anyone or any group would like to donate to the scheme you can contact Mairi Jamieson for further information.