Articles
Introducing BRF’s new head of fundraising
BRF welcomes Julie MacNaughton to the management team...
What shall we tell the children?
Professor Leslie Francis offers a lively, thought-provoking series of questions that confront us all in the wake of the coronavirus crisis...
A tribute to Bob Weighton
At the end of Volunteers’ Week 2020 we give thanks for Bob and for all the support he gave to BRF, particularly to our Anna Chaplaincy ministry...
The joy of volunteering
Sara Sheerin, BRF's head of people and culture, knows how much we depend on the hard work and good will of volunteers across all our programmes…
Resilience in lockdown
Debbie Hawker, co-author of BRF’s Resilience in Life and Faith: Finding your strength in God, writes about how to strengthen our resilience in lockdown...
Making a difference
Julia Burton-Jones reflects on her first week as BRF’s Anna Chaplaincy church lead…
Arks of lockdown
Gordon Giles reflects on how prayer, patience and acts of kindness will help defuse lockdown tensions for as long as restrictions last.
The added challenge of additional needs
When everyone is feeling stressed and challenged by the impact of lockdown and social distancing on what was, until recently, 'normal' life, it can be hard to see beyond our own needs and fears. But without doubt, some individuals and families are having a much tougher lockdown than others.
Coping when all is loss
When someone you love dies, words, however kindly meant, are often not enough. Wise befrienders to those who have been bereaved know that just being there is what is most appreciated. Solidarity in silence can be the most precious gift a comforter can bring.
Contacting us during the COVID-19 crisis
Updated information on our customer and supporter services during the current crisis.
