How to Get Involved in Loneliness Awareness Week

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, a walk, or a space for conversation in your community, workplace or organisation.

If you have a public space available to you - whether it is in your office, or you run a cafe or restaurant you could set up a Connection Corner using our resources. We have everything from chatty table signs to connection cards to help you.

👉 Get inspiration

👉 Add your event to the Connections Map

👉 Use the activity resources

Fundraise

Fundraising is a powerful way to support Loneliness Awareness Week to help us reach more people experiencing loneliness through our projects.

Whether it’s a bake sale, a team challenge, or something creative, you can do it in a way that suits you.

👉 Get fundraising ideas and materials

👉 Donate or set up your own fundraising page attached to our campaign

Partner With Us

We work with organisations who want to support the campaign and help create more connected communities.

If you’d like to collaborate, support the campaign, or explore partnership opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Sign up to get more details

Share an Orange

During Loneliness Awareness Week, we’re inviting people to take part in Share an Orange.

It’s a simple act of connection. Share an orange with someone, start a conversation, or take a moment to connect.

On 17 June, this will take place across schools and workplaces nationally.

👉 Find resources and lesson plans for schools here

👉 Sign up to our newsletter to get resources for workplaces

Share on Social Media

Join the conversation by sharing your experiences, reflections or activities.

If you are taking part in any of the above, why not share it on social media?

By speaking openly about loneliness, you help others feel seen and understood.

👉 Use #givinglonelinessavoice #lonelinessawarenessweek #law2026👉 Access the Giving loneliness A voice social media toolkit here

If you would like to speak to a member of our team email lonelinessawarenessweek@marmaladetrust.org 

Thank you for taking part. However you get involved, you are giving loneliness a voice 💛