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Be a buddy or find a buddy

Our buddy programmes connect adults with learning disabilities in Gloucestershire with a volunteer buddy - someone who shares the same interests and hobbies.

Building Circles aims to create meaningful friendships between our buddies - we've found that this helps our buddies to do things that they enjoy together while tackling social isolation and loneliness.

We currently run three buddy programmes - Social Buddies, Football Buddies and Gig Buddies.

Social Buddies

Social Buddies is all about having fun in the community with someone who shares your interests and hobbies. Our Social Buddies enjoy activities like going to the cinema, shopping, bike rides, going out for coffee or lunch, and even simply meeting up for a walk and a chat.

 

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Football Buddies

Football Buddies is about going to local football matches with someone that shares your love of football. Our Football Buddies go to watch teams like Gloucester City.

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Gig Buddies

Gig Buddies is all about enjoying nights out at live music venues with a local buddy who shares your taste in music and likes to stay up late. 

 

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Find a buddy or become one

If you or someone you know would like a Social Buddy, Football Buddy or a Gig Buddy, please complete our online form. You can do this by clicking on one of the buttons below:

Find a Social Buddy

Find a Football Buddy

Find a Gig Buddy

 

Our social activities are for individuals with learning disabilities in Gloucestershire that are registered with Building Circles.

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We rely on volunteers to keep our buddy programmes and social activities running. We're always looking for new volunteers to join our team.

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Every donation that we receive helps support adults with learning disabilities in Gloucestershire. We appreciate every donation - big or small!

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