We are often asked how successful is friendsfirst?

General Comments about us and our service

“It’s a wonderful selection of profiles this month – thank you” (Kate, support worker)

“You seem to be unlike all the internet sites which put the fear of god into me” (Stephanie, Property manager)

“Dear Katharine, Many thanks for your lovely Christmas card and the good wishes and prayers expressed therein.   As it is still actually Boxing Day (am taking a small break from the family festivities to catch up with people), may I wish you and your husband, also all the staff at friendsfirst, a very happy Christmas and a blessed New Year.Thank you for all you do for your clients, especially the personal care and concern.  The articles you send are extremely helpful and contain a great deal of wisdom.   I truly appreciate being a permanent member, although naturally hope it won't need to be for too much longer!   Every good wish,” (Julia , Secretary)

I listened with interest to Sunday and heard Katharine speaking about Friends First I thought you came over very well and it gave you some quality advertising!  Well done.!!!  Many thanks for explaining all about friendsfirst on the phone - it did reassure me that you are a sage and trustworthy organisation. I was impressed by your website as well as the professional standard of your brochure.  (Jean, Teacher)

"Hi Katharine and team, just a short testimony from me. I found your website by accident, a new resident in the surrey area with all the challenges as a single woman. Although i am not a member, your testonies gave me new insights which have enriched my life. It made me realize that there are 100s of people where I live with questions about single life, that anything is possible in relationships and that there is a good God who is very much interested in meeting our needs. Before I was a bit desperate about my life situation, but your website has inspired me to rethink my own situation, I am now more happier and content and enjoying my life. I am a single psychiatrist, solving other peoples single issues all day, but reading through your testomonies, I have a new perspective on my own difficulties as a single woman and GODS way of bringing potencial soulmates together. I appreciate all the success stories, it gave me fresh apprecaition on GODS way of working in our lives, I have a new zest for life and feel inspired and less troubled. Thank you
blessings. "   (Anne, psychiatrist)

“Thank you so much for your lovely Christmas blessing,   May you both be blessed this Christmas  in the work you both do, providing a  service much needed for committed Christians. May 2009 bring many new clients. Also keep us in Gods will always.“ (Joyce, Nurse)

“It’s just lovely to talk to someone and I really appreciate that. I loved the humour in your Top Tips book. It appeals to me very very much. I’ve tried online Christian dating sites but found it so so cold.” (Julia, Teacher)

"I know how time consuming it is and how much commitment you need to run an organisation like yours, so all credit to you!  I hope that my points didn't come across as dismissive of all that you are doing, which is fabulous.  I personally think that you do a wonderful job and have surely brought together many lonely people who otherwise might never have found someone compatible to share their lives with.  That counts for a lot!"  (Anne)

"Thank you also for giving me (and I'm sure many others) true hope in finding the right person."    (Iain, Teacher)

“I've been finding membership of friendsfirst a really positive experience. I will be recommending you to all my Christian friends.” (Andrew, Support Worker)

“A word of appreciation here. I really do not know if I am suitable material for the rest of your clientele. However I am grateful for the hope which membership brings me. Joining feels right.” (Robert, Computer Programmer)

“Your brochure is absolutely brilliant and I was very impressed with what you have done.” (Mary)

“Many thanks for the 7 Deadly Sins! I wish I had read them 35 years ago! A lot of them are so obvious but I was rather lacking in confidence and didn't go sufficiently for being ‘warm’. I tended to sum people up too soon. Also being tall I would walk into a room and check out the heights, depressing! I think I have got over that, hope so anyway.” (Mollie, Teacher)

“You’re sending me some great profiles – it’s keeping me really busy.” (Michael, Defence Industry)

“I feel the more people you have contact with the greater the chances are of meeting the right person” (Charles, Civil Servant)

“I had a fantastic time with a very interesting group of people, it couldn’t have been better. My room was absolutely wonderful overlooking the water. I plan to have a reunion at my home to encourage everyone to stay in touch. Geraldine and Andrew were fantastic.” (Mags, Homemaker)

“Thank you again for the opportunities you offer Christians” (Anne, Pharmacy Technician)

“I’ve got better at contacting people and am now in touch with lots of women.” (Russell, Retired workshop manager)

“I am so impressed with your website. I think it’s absolutely amazing. I love the success stories – the way they are written is brilliant”  (Rachel, Local Govt officer)

“I’m absolutely delighted with this (friendsfirst) – we have nothing like this in Ireland.” (Sue,  Administrator)

“I’m not going to renew my membership this year due to financial/work commitments but please thank everyone for their time – I have very much enjoyed myself with your club.” (Amanda, Postal worker)

“The difference in the people you have is amazing. It’s a lovely class of people on your books. They are all so caring, loving people.   

(Noel, Farmer)

“I was touched by Keith's testimony and the way God has used your site to bring him and his wife together, hence my decision to join your site”   (Philip, Doctorate)

I have tried a couple of internet based networks but have found them either a complete waste of time, or a complete con I always thought friendsfirst was run in a really good way and I would definitely consider rejoining if it was open to people in my position – ie people living abroad.  (Jonathan, Ecologist)

“Many thanks for your help and encouragement in joining me as a life-time member of friendsfirst”   (Janet, Teacher)

“Dear Katharine,  I want to thank you for your e mails and letters re friendsfirst.I have decided for the time being that my life is very full and interesting. I have a lot of friends in the work place and at home. I enjoy painting holidays, dance classes and singing in a choir. I have been single now for 10 years and am a much more confident person, so am happy to stop looking for another half as I feel complete in myself. You run a great organisation. Thank you again, Yours sincerely, (Carol, Physiotherapist)

"I have been glad to meet a range of people – and have been shown respect, integrity and honesty by them all." (Gleyns, Teacher)

Overall my friendsfirst experience has been useful. I learnt quite a lot about myself. I have now met someone through other circles, and that relationship is developing. Thank you for your service. (Graham, Environmental Health Officer)

“I have been very grateful for the time I have been with friendsfirst and for all the profiles I’ve received.” (Dave, Porter)

 “Everyone I have met has been really genuine and really nice”   (Andrew, Teacher)

 “friendsfirst is a wonderful organisation, thank you for giving me the opportunity to join”   (Ian, Retired)

“I’ve just come back from your summer holiday in the Isle of Wight. It was such a beautiful place with beautiful views, and the activities they laid on were really excellent.” (Clive, Teacher)

“friendsfirst appears to be very professional and friendly, I’m very much looking forward to beginning my membership and resuming a positive social life.”              (Anne, Retired)

'Thank you for sending me a copy of the 'Top Tips for making new friends and enjoying successful dating'. I appreciated the prompt response to my request for this book! I feel sure I shall find the book most useful. Although it is early days in my membership, I feel that I have joined a really caring organisation. Thank you again.'    (Margaret, RGN) 

"I must say I have met some very nice girls through friendsfirst , and feel that your organisation is very good. I have had a lot of contacts – say 20 or so in 3 months" (Douglas, Technical Sales Mgr)

"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 like all the information on the guidelines sheet. I know it is all really common sense, but good to have it pointed out and the importance of not waiting for someone to contact me. After all, you only get out of life what you put in! I am looking forward to receiving my first set of profiles and hope to make some new friends."(Jane, Library Assistant)

"Please renew my membership. I remain glad to be a member of your organisation."(Gordon, Financial Advisor)