Regional News

A list of news articles relating to the East of England.

Aug 06

One year on - the story so far from MBF Regional Advisory Groups
RAGs hailed as an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and have a national voice

Jun 03

Life-long carer as volunteer befriender
Project in Leicestershire inspires carer to become a befriender

May 27

Mentoring/befriending key factors in community cohesion
New report launched at national mentoring and befriending conference 08

May 16

Group jumps into action
An organisation aimed at helping young people overcome problems at home and school has been launched in Lowestoft

Apr 21

New drugs resources for mentors, befrienders and programme co-ordinators
A new series of drugs resources aimed at supporting mentors and befrienders across England with their work with vulnerable young people is being launched by FRANK and MBF

Apr 08

Someone there when people need a friend
Andy Lloyd became a prisoner in his own home after a breakdown left him too scared to go outside

Mar 07

Cash boost to reach disabled entrepreneurs
A charity in Essex plans to spend a £36,000 grant on helping more disabled people run their own businesses