Guest blog by: Andrea Frankenthal, Founder & CEO of hapipod.com – Homeshare Matching Site Making loneliness a personal challenge When I started university, I read Lynne Reid Banks’ ‘ The L-Shaped Room’ . For me, it was a tale of loneliness that profoundly affected me. I vowed not to let loneliness impact my life, and to help others do the same! I made sure I had ‘a friend for all occasions’, and as a natural networker, I loved helping others connect too. Later in life, afte

Guest blog by: Libraries Connected , who are supporting Loneliness Awareness Week by encouraging libraries across their network to create welcoming spaces for connection and conversation. Loneliness is not always visible, yet its impact on individuals and communities can be profound. During Loneliness Awareness Week , we are reminded that tackling isolation is not only about services, but about creating spaces where people feel they belong. Public libraries are exactly that.

Guest blog by: The Bladder & Bowel Community supports millions of people across the UK and internationally by providing information, guidance, and practical advice on bladder and bowel conditions and related healthcare. Our mission is to raise awareness, offer meaningful support, and empower individuals to take control of their health and advocate for their own care needs. As the creators of the original Just Can’t Wait toilet card, our work plays a vital role in improving ac

Guest blog by:  Rachael is a Communications Consultant at Trinity Centre, with whom she has been working since 2021. Trinity was established in 1972  for the benefit of Newham residents, particularly those who may be isolated, marginalised and vulnerable, to create a community space for education, support and connection. This June, from 15 to 21 June 2026 , we’re taking part in Loneliness Awareness Week , a global campaign hosted by leading loneliness charity Marmalade Trust

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).