Guest blog by Iva Dragostinova is a counsellor based in the UK, working with themes of identity, belonging and intersectionality. Her work is shaped by her own experience of growing up between cultures and countries. Loneliness is not always what it looks like. We picture it as a person sitting alone at a table. An empty chair. A phone that doesn't ring. But some of the loneliest moments of my life happened in rooms full of people. I know this because I have lived it. More t

Guest blog by: Rachael is a freelance Communications Consultant and member of Bringing Us Together's 'Doing It Solo' project. She is also a solo parent and has felt the depth of loneliness when parenting a child who shows up differently in the world, and the difference that community can make. This June, from 15th to 21st, we’re taking the time to share our experiences of loneliness and isolation for Loneliness Awareness Week, a global campaign hosted by leading loneliness ch

Guest blog by Ella Baker, founder of The Loneliness Movement, a 2,500+ member in-person women’s community in Guelph, Canada. Drawing from her own experience of long-term loneliness after moving from England, her work focuses on turning awareness into real-life connection. Follow her on Instagram @thelonelinessmovement. My relationship with loneliness has been a lifelong journey. Growing up I always felt as though I didn’t belong, so when I fell in love with a Canadian and mov

Guest blog post by Music Declares Emergency. This June, we’re taking part in Loneliness Awareness Week. From 15 to 21 June 2026, we’ll be joining the global campaign led by Marmalade Trust. As part of our June Climate Action Challenge, we want to open up a conversation about loneliness, connection, and the role music can play in bringing people together. At Music Declares Emergency, our mission is to bring the music community together to demand urgent action on the climate an

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, after 67

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 dealing with 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. Wh