What is Loneliness Awareness Week?

Loneliness Awareness Week is a week dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness. It’s all about creating supportive communities by having open, honest conversations and everyone can get involved. Join us from 9 – 15 June 2026!

Hosted by Marmalade Trust, a leading loneliness charity for all ages, this year will be the ninth Loneliness Awareness Week.

Each June, millions of people from every part of society take part in Loneliness Awareness Week across the UK and globally. This year, join individuals, businesses, schools, charities, governments and public figures to raise awareness and empower everyone to find new connections.

Together, let’s make Loneliness Awareness Week 2026 our biggest yet!

When is Loneliness Awareness Week?

Loneliness Awareness Week 2026 takes place from 9th – 15th June. This year the theme is reducing stigma and our creative theme will be Meeting Loneliness Together.

Check us out on social media to be the first to see this years’ theme in action. We will also be sharing assets that everyone can use to get involved on our website.

How to get involved in Loneliness Awareness Week.

What can you do?

• Start a conversation with someone new about loneliness

• Host a connection event to bring people together and add it to our map. Taking part doesn’t have to be hard – anything that creates a connection counts: from a simple coffee morning or group walk, all the way to a fundraising dinner or quiz evening. Map coming to our website soon!
• Download and share our expert resources and toolkits, join our 15-minute workshops, and more to grow your understanding of loneliness and help raise awareness. Follow us and check out our website for more information.