Welcome

We provide a wide range of volunteer befriending support for people with learning disabilities (and young people with autism) in the Scottish Borders.  1:1 friendships, social groups and distance contact are blended to enrich the lives of our members, their carers and volunteers of all ages.

Friendship Day 2024

The 2024 Friendship Day on 5th October saw a record-breaking 90 members and volunteers meet at Langlee Community Centre for arts, crafts and drama...

Summer Revue 2024

Central Borders Branch put on a Sumer Revue at Selkirk High School in June, with premieres of the Jock McBond and Lindarella films and smashing musical numbers and sketches. See the photos at...

Haggerston May 2024

It was that time of year again , holiday time for Interest link Roxburgh. Haggerston Castle was our destination. Interest Link hired three caravans and David from Teviot Wheels was waiting for us all in Hawick. The members boarded the bus, luggage stored safely,...

Harry Potter May 2024

The Roxburgh YPS group members joined forces with members from the Central Branch on a fabulous trip to London to visit Harry Potter Studio Tours. The Tour provided a unique opportunity for the group members to explore the magic of Harry Potter Films. The group had...

Kiltwalk 2024

Screenshot Team members from Interest Link Tweeddale’s Adult Service completed the Wee Wander Challenge at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk last Sunday. Members embarked on the 5 mile Wee Wander from Victoria Park, with everyone completing the Challenge at Murrayfield...

Charmian Challenge 20th April 2024

The sun shone on the second running of the  Charmian Interest Link Challenge at The Haining in Selkirk last Saturday morning.  The fun event celebrates the life of the late Charmian Ledsham, a keen runner and a director of Interest Link Borders for over 20 years....

USE OUR SERVICE

Find out how you (or the person you care for) could benefit from our befriending service.

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Join 200 volunteers across the Scottish Borders enriching their lives through befriending.

“I feel happier because I have friends that I can trust”

“Seeing my friends makes me feel happy."

“More confident, doing things I have never done.”

“I would have been very lonely if it hadn't been for Interest Link over the past 2 years.”

“I am better at telling people what I mean.”

“I am not so shy”

“I feel valued”

“Always felt safe in the group.”

Our Activities

One-to-One Befriending

Members and volunteers meet up regularly for activities of their choice.

In-school Groups

Lunchtime groups help us reach children who cannot attend our community groups for any reason.

Group Befriending

We have social groups for children, young people and adults that meet across the Borders.

Distance Befriending

During the pandemic we delivered our service remotely, and we have kept some Zoom and social media contact.