Take part
Get ready for Loneliness Awareness Week 2026 by learning about loneliness, downloading our 2025 resources, and discovering more ways to get involved in Loneliness Awareness Week
Loneliness Awareness Week is all about reducing the stigma around loneliness, and we can all do this by growing our understanding.
Explore ready-made social media graphics and activity resource packs for people of all ages.
Need inspiration? Read about what went on during previous campaigns and get new ideas.
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Loneliness Awareness Week returns in 2026, but there's still lots of activities to explore on the Connection Map. Find an activity, or make an account and upload your own. From coffee mornings and book clubs, to walking clubs and art workshops, there are so many ways to stay connected and try out something new.
Fundraise or support us
In the past few years, Marmalade Trust have gained international recognition, but we're a small team and 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 natural 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
