Sarah Louise is the founder of Love Squared, a children’s mental health charity running a number of services for children who because of often intersectional mental health and special educational needs/ neurodivergence can be disproportionately isolated. After the covid pandemic, when thousands of children didn’t return to school, politicians, think tanks and commissioners started to talk about “ghost children”. The chair of the Educational Select Committee at the time argue

This June, from 15 to 21 June 2026, Girls Who Walk Bristol is taking part in Loneliness Awareness Week, a global campaign hosted by leading loneliness charity Marmalade Trust. I’m Orla, the founder of Girls Who Walk Bristol. The group began back in August 2023 in response to a callout for fellow leaders of new groups from a larger Girls Who Walk community. We’ve been walking ever since! The group operates as a space for women to come together, whether they are lifelong reside

During Loneliness Awareness Week, 15-21 June, organisations across the UK and beyond are creating spaces for conversations, connection, and action around loneliness in professional settings. This year’s theme, Acceptance: Giving Loneliness a Voice, encourages us to talk more openly about loneliness and create workplaces and communities where people feel heard, supported, and connected. From workplace panels and networking sessions to global summits and community-led conversat

Loneliness Awareness Week returns from 15–21 June 2026, and this year’s theme, “Giving Loneliness a Voice,” is all about creating more open conversations around loneliness and reminding people that they are not alone in how they feel. Throughout the week, communities, organisations, schools, workplaces and landmarks are coming together to show support, and this Wednesday, many iconic buildings and locations across the UK and Ireland will be lighting up orange as part of the c

Loneliness Awareness Week takes place from 15–21 June 2026, and this year’s theme, “Giving Loneliness a Voice,” encourages us to open up conversations around loneliness and connection. Community events can be such a simple but powerful way to meet people, spend time with others, and feel part of something welcoming. Whether you want to share a meal, enjoy music, attend a social gathering or simply be around others, here are a few community events happening this Loneliness Awa

Loneliness Awareness Week takes place from 15–21 June 2026, and this year’s theme, “Giving Loneliness a Voice,” encourages people to open up conversations around loneliness and connection. Sometimes, simply spending time in a welcoming space, having a conversation, or being around others can make a real difference. Here are some welcoming spaces and community events to explore this Loneliness Awareness Week. Wall of Feelings A creative and calming drop-in space inviting peopl

Loneliness Awareness Week takes place from 15–21 June 2026, and this year’s theme is “Giving Loneliness a Voice.” Across the week, communities are coming together through creativity, conversation and shared experiences to help open up conversations around loneliness. If you enjoy photography, poetry, storytelling or creative spaces, here are a few cultural events happening this Loneliness Awareness Week. Photo Exhibition: “Giving Loneliness a Voice” This thoughtful photograph

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