News – Golden Friendships

Golden Friendships Awards

Jim McLaren Awarded British Empire Medal for Outstanding Community Service

Jim McLaren, founder of Golden Friendships in Clydebank, has been honoured with the British Empire Medal (BEM) for his exceptional services to people with disabilities and older people in Clydebank…

Jason George14 June 2025

Togetherness

Getting help with loneliness through the Golden Friendships community

Did you know, it is estimated that up to 940,000 older people (aged 65+) in the UK are often lonely - with around 270,000 going a week without speaking to…

Jason George12 June 2025

Golden Friendships Trips

Golden Friendships heads to Ayr

A Day to Remember – Golden Friendships Trip to Ayr 📍 Ayr, Scotland 🗓️ June 2025 🚌 Organised by Golden Friendships in Clydebank We’re thrilled to share the video highlights…

Jason George5 June 2025

Golden Friendships Boccia

Golden Friendships hosts 2025 Boccia festival

A fantastic day was had by all who attended the Golden Friendships annual Boccia festival. Boccia players from Golden Friendships, Community Connections, and West Dunbartonshire Boccia Club participated in the…

Jason George18 May 2025

AGM

Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Golden Friendships AGM 📅 Tuesday 17th June 2025🕕 6:00 PM📍 Golden Friendships Community Hall, 18 Nairn Place, Dalmuir, G81 4AU Golden Friendships warmly invites all members, supporters, and interested members…

Jason George17 May 2025

Golden Friendships Sponsors Ball

Golden Friendships hosts Annual Sponsors Ball for 2025

Golden Friendships recently hosted its much-anticipated Annual Sponsors Ball, an evening dedicated to expressing our gratitude to our generous supporters while raising crucial funds to help continue our work in…

Jason George14 April 2025

Recruitment

Golden Friendships is recruiting! Part time Activities Co-ordinator position available now.

Are you caring, reliable, flexible, and friendly? Why not apply for a position at our amazing charity and support your community. A day in the life of our staff, can…

Jason George27 March 2025

Golden Friendships Awards

Working to make sure no one is lonely this Christmas, Golden Friendships wins Age Scotland national award

Golden Friendships, a popular charity based in Clydebank, has just been awarded Age Scotland’s national Member Group of the Year award. Established in 2017 by Jim and Karen McLaren, initially…

Jason George3 December 2024

Golden Friendships

Golden Friendships patrons take part in Scotrail’s Christmas advert on STV

Golden Friendships, a popular charity based in Clydebank, has just been awarded Age Scotland’s national Member Group of the Year award. This latest award is testament to the hard work…

Jason George26 November 2024

The Golden Friendships Show

The Golden Friendships show is available now!

Welcome to The Golden Friendships Show! Golden Friendships is a charity based in Dalmuir, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, dedicated to tackling loneliness and building meaningful connections in our community. Through a…

Jason George3 November 2024

Golden Friendships Awards

Golden Friendships wins Age Scotland national award for tackling loneliness

Golden Friendships. A vibrant and inclusive local group based in Clydebank, who works tirelessly to benefit their community have been recognised by a national award, Age Scotland’s national Member Group of…

Jason George28 October 2024

Golden Friendships Initiatives

Golden Friendships relaunches free weekly evening meals

Golden Friendships has relaunched its free evening meals initiative to help struggling residents cope with the cost-of-living crisis. Jim McLaren, who runs Golden Friendships, insists the step is necessary ahead of the winter period due…

Jason George2 October 2024

Jim McLaren Awarded British Empire Medal for Outstanding Community Service

Getting help with loneliness through the Golden Friendships community

Golden Friendships heads to Ayr

Jim McLaren Awarded British Empire Medal for Outstanding Community Service

Getting help with loneliness through the Golden Friendships community

Golden Friendships heads to Ayr

Golden Friendships hosts 2025 Boccia festival

Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Golden Friendships hosts Annual Sponsors Ball for 2025

Golden Friendships is recruiting! Part time Activities Co-ordinator position available now.

Working to make sure no one is lonely this Christmas, Golden Friendships wins Age Scotland national award

Golden Friendships patrons take part in Scotrail’s Christmas advert on STV

The Golden Friendships show is available now!

Golden Friendships wins Age Scotland national award for tackling loneliness

Golden Friendships relaunches free weekly evening meals

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