Each buddi bench features a subtle steel logo and a QR code. Just take a seat and wait - someone may join you for a friendly chat.
Feel free to come back anytime and share a moment of kindness.

The idea came from two places: puppies and playgrounds.
Walking a dog often leads to easy, friendly chats with strangers that remind us we’re social creatures. Similarly, some schools have special benches where children can sit when they need support. We loved this simple, powerful idea and wanted to bring the same spirit of connection to adults.

You can find a full list of our benches, along with a map and exact locations, on our Ways We Care page. Right now, we’re growing across the UK, and with your kind donations, we hope to bring buddi benches to even more places around the world.

For now, buddi bench is funded by Seth’s personal savings, along with support from a few generous donors. 100% of donations go directly toward growing the impact of the project.
If you’d like to help, your support would mean the world!

Your safety is our top priority. That’s why buddi benches are placed in busy public areas, but we also recommend letting a friend know before you go.
For now, the project is for adults only, but we plan to bring it to schools with proper supervision.

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Need support? Sign up to WWOW! for a free PDF with tips and resources.

You can easily get in touch with Seth Hunter, our founder, through various options listed on the Contact page - by phone, email, or whatever method works best for you.

There really isn’t one. We simply want to bring people together, encourage more listening and less judging, and help build stronger, more caring communities.
Join us - one bench, one chat, one kind moment at a time.

That’s totally okay! If you’d rather talk in a different way, you can always chat with virtuallyseth.ai - our friendly AI, available 24/7. It’s private, judgment-free, and designed to support you whenever you need.