We are often asked how successful is friendsfirst?

Comments about us or to us from the Clergy

“Thanks for the recent mailing from friendsfirst.  It's important stuff, thank you for keeping this going.  I'll make sure that the information reaches appropriate ears.” (Revd Ham)

"friendsfirst is meeting a real need. It takes the pressure off couples and allows them to meet one another in a more relaxed way. I am very encouraged by the response there has been to friendsfirst." (Reverend Canon John Hughes, Vicar, Birmingham)

"It has been a great joy to see your organisation grow from its very small beginnings into the successful venture it is today, and I am happy to have played a small part in that."  (The Reverend Canon Michael Blood, Radio WM Sunday morning breakfast presenter)

"I am writing to ask you to remove my name from your list as I have met a lovely lady, although I regret to say not through friendsfirst. I would however like to thank you for being there. I met a couple of lovely people. It is a shame that more people do not make use of the service you provide. I am sure there are plenty of lonely Christians out there'. (Graham, Vicar)

"It is clear that friendsfirst offers a safe and quality service which will meet the needs of many who are seeking wholesome contact with good friends. I am happy to continue to commend your work."  

(Revd Brian Nicholls, General Superintendent of the Baptist Union of Great Britain)

"I support friendsfirst because it brings the necessary expertise and sensitivity to the potentially challenging area of people's lives – i.e. relationships. In my experience, relationships which are based on friendships enjoy a sound foundation whether or not they lead to romance and marriage." (Bishop Joe Aldred, Centre for Black And White Christian Partnership)