Education, Training and Advice

Castle Point Association of Voluntary Services (CAVS)

Most clients are referred by their local GP or other health agencies and the service adapts to the individual. People are matched based on common interests, location and need.

Vicky Pilton, Senior Befriending Co-ordinator at CAVS, said: “Providing people with friendship and interesting conversation on a regular basis is something so simple, but it can have a huge impact on the overall wellbeing of individuals.”

We awarded them a large grant over two years so they could expand their work and train extra volunteers to support more people living in Castle Point and Rochford.