Hope you all have an amazing International Day of Friendship on 30th July! Friendship is vital to human life, offering numerous benefits. Many enterprises listed in the Small Good Stuff directory focus on companionship, whether through interests and events which are music, sport, or art-orientated, or by going to venues such as cafes or clubs.

Friendship and companionship bring significant benefits for both the enterprises providing care and the individuals they support. Key benefits include emotional support and wellbeing, reduced isolation and loneliness, improved mental health and stimulation, practical support, enhanced social skills and independence, shared experiences and advice, a sense of normalcy, and an overall improved quality of life. Enterprises can also support service users in sustaining their friendships through various means, such as using technology for video calls and social media, joining support groups, participating in community activities, scheduling regular social time, and encouraging visits and outings.

If you’re interested in helping the community by setting up a care or support enterprise, please contact Sam at sam.walker@communitycatalysts.co.uk. You can make a significant difference in fostering friendships and enhancing lives.

If you’re seeking companionship services, check out the Small Good Stuff directory to find the perfect friend for you.