
Making Connections
Dates-n-Mates facilitate a variety of friendship, dating, and relationship opportunities.

Friendship
Dates-n-Mates provide opportunities for members to meet new people and develop new friendships throughout all of our social events. Each activity is focused on connecting people and creating a fun and meaningful social life.
We can also offer friendship matching to help connect members with similar interests.
If you are looking to make new friends, Dates-n-Mates is where you need to be!
Dating & Relationships
Dates-n-Mates offer dating events such as mix ‘n’ mingle, speed dating, Blind Date and Take Me Out.
We can also help arrange and chaperone first dates for anyone looking for a little extra support and encouragement.
Our training workshops provide an opportunity for members to develop their confidence, communication skills and their understanding relating to dating and relationships.
Looking for that someone special? Dates-n-Mates may be able to help!

Friendship and Dating Stories
From the Blog
Dates-n-Mates 2024- 2025 Annual Report
Introducing our second annual report We are delighted to share our Annual Report for 2024–2025. This year’s theme is Change. Like many other charities, Dates-n-Mates has had to adapt to […]
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Stirling 2024 Resolutions and Events
New Years Resolutions Early 2024, the Dates-n-Mates Stirling and Clackmannanshire team asked members if they had any goals or resolutions that we could help them achieve. Members mentioned: trying new […]
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Love without limits: The Challenges and barriers
Within our year-long Love without Limits Campaign, we want to highlight the challenges that people with a learning disability experience in regard to relationships and dating. Some of the barrier’s […]
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