Brighton charity wins Love Britain + Ireland awards

A Brighton charity has been named among winners of the Love Britain + Ireland awards for Christian projects and organisations.
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Time to Talk Befriending, a Brighton-based charity that expanded to Worthing this year was presented with a regional award, having been selected from more than 500 nominations for its outstanding work, tireless effort and commitment.

A regional awards ceremony for the south and south west was held in Exeter and winners of the seven categories will be entered into the national finals, to be held in London in October.

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Peter Kerridge, chief executive of Premier, said: “These organisations and community groups have all showed incredible passion and in many cases life transforming work to impact the lives of those in need.

Rosie Downham, a supporter of Time to Talk Befriending, accepts the Love Britain + Ireland Award from Premier chief executive Peter KerridgeRosie Downham, a supporter of Time to Talk Befriending, accepts the Love Britain + Ireland Award from Premier chief executive Peter Kerridge
Rosie Downham, a supporter of Time to Talk Befriending, accepts the Love Britain + Ireland Award from Premier chief executive Peter Kerridge

“For us, these awards are paramount, they allow us to champion the amazing work people do in the community that practically demonstrates Christian love, which can serve as a real inspiration to us all.”

Time to Talk Befriending was a winner in the category for work with older people and was praised for its personalised model of intergenerational befriending, community outreach and seasonal campaigning, signposting and group befriending in Brighton and Hove, Worthing and the neighbouring fringes.

Emily Kenward, founder, said: “When God first planted the vision for Time to Talk Befriending in my heart back in 2012, I knew that he had big plans for the charity to honour, reach and connect with older people who were experiencing loneliness.

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“But the incredible way in which the charity has grown, the way that our intergenerational connections have been established and the favour we have received in response to our work is incredible.

“There have been challenges along the way but by winning this award, it most definitely feels like God’s way of blessing us, as we continue to evolve and expand in to other areas.

“It is a wonderful encouragement to the team who work hard to provide what is widely considered to be a friendly and professional service. It is also a brilliant platform for us to celebrate all that God has done in and through us as we have stepped out, putting our faith into action.”