Loneliness Awareness Week, June 15 to 21, was created a decade ago by Marmalade Trust, a UK charity, and is a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about loneliness and how it can affect mental and physical wellbeing. This annual global event is intended to inspire conversations about loneliness, reduce stigma around it, and promote connection activities happening across the world. Former US Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, states “The ultimate solution to loneliness l

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

A guest post by COHO for Loneliness Awareness Week 2026 When our founder Vann Vogstad left university and moved into a house share, he knew absolutely nothing about the people he'd be living with. As it turned out, they were great. He made friends who are still in his life today. But he was acutely aware that it could have gone the other way, and for a lot of people, it does. That experience became the seed of COHO. Not just a property platform, but something with a specific

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

Peter Samuel is an aspiring communications professional from London. After losing his dad to pancreatic cancer in August 2025, his grief led him to reflect more deeply on life, loneliness and identity after loss. He enjoys writing and shared his story in the hope that others navigating bereavement feel understood and less alone. 07:57, 9th August 2025. After 20 months of ferocious battle with pancreatic cancer, I watch my dad take his last breath, a sight ingrained in my memo

This June marks ten years since the murder of Jo Cox MP, whose legacy has inspired efforts to address loneliness and strengthen social connection across the UK and beyond. It also marks the tenth anniversary of Loneliness Awareness Week, which for a decade has helped shine a light on the impact of loneliness and the importance of meaningful social connection. In recognition of the anniversary, and the millions of people of all ages and from all backgrounds who feel lonely i

For over a decade, Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Cable Car has been a fixture in the skyline, transporting passengers across the Thames. During Loneliness Awareness Week, two gondolas are transformed into Chatty Cabins, providing a safe and welcoming space for people to meet, chat, and build connections in a city experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. Travellers can book special cabins on the London Cable Car across the River Thames, where they are encouraged to chat. On 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 Loop, a platform designed to help people connect through real-life meet-ups. Loop supports both 1:1 and group activities, making it easier for people to discover events, meet others and feel more confident showing up. Loneliness Awareness Week (15th–21st June) led by Marmalade Trust, is a national campaign focused on reducing stigma, encouraging open conversations around loneliness and helping people feel more connected through community-led activity. Now in its

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 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

Small moments of connection can have a positive impact on people experiencing loneliness, and there is no better place to get talking than the Great British pub. HEINEKEN UK has been involved in alleviating loneliness for 10 years, and has been Marmalade Trust’s corporate partner since 2023. The brewer has since been a powerful supporter of Loneliness Awareness Week, raising funds and creating connection opportunities across its over 2,000 UK Star pubs. “We know social conn

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