Research summaries

Our series of research summaries list key findings from studies and evaluations that demonstrate the impact of mentoring and befriending within a range of sectors. You may find them useful when looking to set up or commission a scheme to see what has been most effective and also to support your funding applications and bids.

We update these summaries with new research findings on a regular basis – please let us know about any research that we could include.

Search our comprehensive Research and evaluation directory for more research findings.

See the impact and evidence reports and evaluations that we have commissioned amd produced for a range of pilot mentoring and befriending projects.

 

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  Research summary 1: Young people in or leaving care

  Lists key findings with links to research studies and evaluations that demonstrate the impact of mentoring and befriending with young people in or leaving care
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  Research summary 2: Asylum seekers, refugees and migrants

  Lists key findings with links to research studies and evaluations that demonstrate the impact of mentoring and befriending with asylum seekers, refugees and migrants
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  Research summary 3: Older people

  Lists key findings with links to research studies and evaluations that demonstrate the impact of mentoring and befriending with older people
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  Research summary 4: Disabled people

  Lists key findings with links to research studies and evaluations that demonstrate the impact of mentoring and befriending with disabled people
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  Research summary 5: Substance misuse and homelessness

  Lists key findings with links to research studies and evaluations that demonstrate the impact of mentoring and befriending with people with substance misuse/addiction issues and people who are homeless or in housing need
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  Research summary 6: Carers

  Lists key findings with links to research studies and evaluations that demonstrate the impact of mentoring and befriending with Carers.
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  Research summary 7: Youth violence (guns, knives and gangs)

  Lists key findings with links to research studies and evaluations that demonstrate the impact of mentoring and befriending with young people who are involved in violence using guns and knives and involved in gangs
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  Research summary 8: Intergenerational activity

  Lists key findings with links to research studies and evaluations that demonstrate the impact of mentoring and befriending between the generations
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  Research summary 9: Mental health

  Lists key findings with links to research studies and evaluations that demonstrate the impact of mentoring and befriending with people with a mental health problem
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  Research summary 10: Reducing offending

  Lists key findings with links to research studies and evaluations that demonstrate the impact of mentoring and befriending with offenders, ex-offenders and those at risk of re-offending

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