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Congratulations FAN - funding for a new project FAN Volunteers!

1 April 2026

We are very happy to announce that The National Lottery Community Fund, Awards for All have awarded FAN funding for a 60 week project to develop the skills of FAN volunteers, to help them reach out into their communities and to be part of the warm welcome in FAN Groups.

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In a FAN Group you can…

Make friends
Meet new people
Feel less lonely
Practise your English
Connect with your local community and the wider world
Talk about interesting topics

Virtual FAN Groups

FAN groups are now meeting face to face and on Zoom, Monday to Saturday and offer anyone friendly a warm welcome.

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Support FAN

All FAN Groups are free to attend but we are a charity and rely on funding to continue our work. If you feel you are able to give, your help will mean that we can host FAN Groups for free, for everyone.

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FAN Groups are free to attend, non-political and non-religious

Introduction to FAN

Welcome to the FAN Charity Website. FAN stands for Friends and Neighbours. Here is everything you need to know about the Charity and its FAN Groups and how you can participate.

What does the FAN Charity do?

The FAN Charity puts its adopted mission into practice. It supports and promotes the development of sustainable FAN Groups.

Find a FAN meeting

Find a FAN Group. Go to any FAN Group that you can reach. You don't have to live in the area - just be able to get there - or try an online Group if that is more convenient for you.