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VAEF: Befriending - Community Clubs

The Befriending Service funded by The Big Lottery aims to provide support and friendship for those living on their own or in isolation in Epping Forest. As well as offering weekly social clubs, Voluntary Action Epping Forest Befriending offers monthly luncheon clubs and day trips out which include visits to the theatre, boat rides and much more. These outings provide much needed stimulation to many, whilst reducing their social/rural isolation, and improving quality of life. If required, we can provide transport to these clubs.

Who can use this service?

How are services delivered?

This project was developed to address the need of the socially isolated by providing a befriending service across the Epping Forest District to the elderly aged 65 years or over and their carers and includes short respite for carers whilst social clubs operate.

Tuesday - North Weald

Wednesday - Loughton

Friday - Waltham Abbey 

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VAEF: Befriending - Community Clubs

jbailey-maher@vaef.org.uk

07708 171 116

C/O Thorogood House,
North Weald
CM16 6AL

Service can be delivered by phone, video or email Service can be delivered face to face




Service last updated 28/10/2025
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