Small moments of connection can have a positive impact on people experiencing loneliness, and there’s no better place to get talking than the Great British pub. Heineken UK has been a key Marmalade Trust partner since 2023. The brewing giant has been a powerful supporter of Loneliness Awareness Week, raising funds and creating connection opportunities across its 2,500 UK pubs. Through its partnership with Marmalade Trust, Heineken has integrated social wellbeing into its broa

From 15–21 June , people across the UK and beyond will come together for Loneliness Awareness Week . Whatever action you take, big or small, every action helps create space for connection and conversation. You can find out more about the 2026 theme Giving loneliness a voice   here . See below for how to get involved: Host an event or activity Bringing people together, even in a small way, can create meaningful moments of connection. This could b e a coffee morning, a workshop

This year from 15-21 June , Loneliness Awareness Week celebrates its 10th anniversary.  In 2017, the campaign launched with the tagline Let’s Talk Loneliness.  What began as a way to start the conversation has grown into a global movement - encouraging people of all ages to talk openly about loneliness and providing support for businesses, organisations, and community groups to bring people together to connect and raise awareness. Now, we look back over 10 years with a taglin

In this guest blog for Loneliness Awareness Week, Life Story Writer Rachel Lewis shares how her “Memories and Milestones” project uses creative storytelling to build connection, confidence, and community, helping people feel less alone and more understood. Loneliness can touch anyone, at any stage of life. It affects our confidence, health, and sense of belonging. As a Life Story Writer, I’ve seen how powerful it can be when people take time to reflect, reconnect, and share t

Georgina from loneliness charity Re-engage discusses new conversations and learning in the field of loneliness.

New research conducted by Marmalade Trust, in partnership with Ipsos, reveals stigma is stopping people opening up about loneliness.

Coach, presenter and mentor Kim Ingleby details her volunteering journey and offers little tips for alleviating loneliness.

Coach, presenter and mentor Kim Ingleby details her volunteering journey and offers little tips for alleviating loneliness.

Bristol Menopause & Wellwoman Clinic explore loneliness and menopause, and outline their events for Loneliness Awareness Week.

Ruth Lowe, Head of Loneliness Services at Age UK, explores the power of forming connections.

Helen Meech, Executive Director of The Climate Coalition, describes how The Great Big Green Week celebrates the power of people coming together to protect nature.

Yvonne Dawson, Head of Learning and Partnerships at Camerados, describes how Public Living Rooms create community and connection.

Duncan Silvey, co-founder of BS3 Daddin', describes how the playgroup provides a space for dads to get together in Bristol.

Citizens Advice describe how their services help people stay connected, and explain why they're taking part in Loneliness Awareness Week.

Bristol activities to take part in during Loneliness Awareness Week (9 - 15 June 2025).

Activities to take part in during Loneliness Awareness Week (9 - 15 June 2025).

David Barclay, Warm Welcome Campaign Director, describes why Warm Welcome are getting involved in Loneliness Awareness Week.

Activities to take part in during Loneliness Awareness Week (9 - 15 June 2025).

In the run up to Loneliness Awareness Week, Dr Sam Carr explores the relationship between loneliness and storytelling.

In the run up to Loneliness Awareness Week, Women's Work Lab explore the prevalence of loneliness in motherhood and steps mums can take to alleviate the feeling.