Guide to Creating Connections
Getting involved in Loneliness Awareness Week
Together we can connect more people than ever before.
The flip side of loneliness is connection. Loneliness Awareness Week is the UK’s only week dedicated to inspiring people to make meaningful new connections through art, sports, literature, food, and much more!
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It was incredible to see more than 5,000 events take place in 2025 - from digital choirs to coffee mornings, fireside chats to panel discussions, people across the world came together to reduce the stigma around loneliness.
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Ready to start planning your activity for the tenth anniversary campaign in 2026? Taking part doesn’t have to be hard – anything that creates connection counts: from a simple coffee morning or group walk, all the way to a fundraising dinner or quiz evening.
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This guide pulls together ideas from the history of Loneliness Awareness Week, from the simplest to the most inspiring, so you can choose what works for you, your friends, your office or your community.
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Whoever you choose to connect and however you choose to connect them, we can support you every step of the way. Start here 👇
Connection ideas
Press the button to generate a random connection idea, or scroll down to choose one from the list below...
Join us in 2026
Marmalade Trust is an award-winning loneliness charity. We launched Loneliness Awareness Week in 2017 and since then, millions of people from every part of society have taken part across the UK and globally. Each June, join individuals, businesses, schools, charities, governments and public figures in raising awareness of loneliness and empowering everyone to find new connections.
We're encouraging people to think of loneliness as a natural human emotion which we all experience. We invite everyone to speak out about loneliness and to celebrate the everyday moments of connection which increase our sense of belonging.
Fundraise or support us
Marmalade Trust have gained international recognition in the past few years, but we need your help to continue our important work.
From sponsored runs to film nights and cake sales, fundraising is a brilliant way to support our charity and connect with others.
By supporting us, you'll help us reach even more people, raise more awareness and create a happier, less lonely society.
Learn about loneliness
Loneliness is a normal human emotion. By building our understanding, we can help ourselves and others manage the feeling.
Our comprehensive guide covers everything from the definition of loneliness to who experiences it and its long-term effects.
Join our social community
Taking part in Loneliness Awareness Week can be as simple as connecting on social media. Share your story with our hashtags #LonelinessAwarenessWeek #GlobalLonelinessAwarenessWeek
