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United Kingdom Awareness Days & Events
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What is Debt Awareness Week? Organised by the UK’s leading provider of free expert debt advice, StepChange Debt Charity, Debt Awareness Week (DAW) aims to increase awareness of debt, and the advice and solutions available to help. Research shows that 86% of people with debt feel ashamed and it holds them back from seeking help....
Sponsored by UK cycling charity Sustrans, The Big Walk and Wheel - Previously known as The Big Pedal is the UK's largest inter-school cycling and scooter-based challenge that aims to inspire and empower kids, teachers and parents to get on two wheels in order to make the daily trek to school. The Big Walk and...
What is Train It Chooseday? Train It Chooseday is a new initiative by West Midlands Railway, encouraging people to ditch the car and hop on the train for one of their commutes each week. Launching in Birmingham with a week of free train travel from the 20th – 24th March, Train It Chooseday is arriving...
Every year thousands of tots and infants aged 2-7 take part in a special Beep Beep! Day organised by their school, nursery, playgroup or childminder, to help save little lives. It's a great way to engage children with the road safety basics through fun activities, while raising awareness among parents and the wider community about...
The Spring Equinox, also known as the Vernal Equinox, marks the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the moment when day and night are approximately equal in length, symbolizing balance and the renewal of life. This event has been celebrated across cultures for centuries as a time of new beginnings, growth,...
Every year in March, communities across the UK and far beyond unite for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day – a vibrant celebration of comedy, community, and compassion. This flagship event transforms laughter into empathy, raising vital funds to tackle poverty, mental health, and social injustice. What is Comic Relief / Red Nose Day? Comic Relief,...
National Complementary Therapy Week 2026 is an event aimed at Celebrating Complementary Therapies and the amazing work and services offered by complementary therapists and the amazing work of complementary therapists and how they provide an invaluable service in supporting people with their health and well-being, in hospitals, hospices, and private clinics.Complementary Health Professionals, formerly known...
FND Awareness Day is dedicated to raising awareness about Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), a condition that affects the nervous system and how the brain sends and receives signals. FND can result in a wide range of neurological symptoms, including seizures, movement disorders, and sensory problems. This day aims to educate the public, support those living...
Tick Bite Prevention Week takes place in March each year. Ticks are small bloodsucking parasites that can carry a whole host of dangerous diseases diseases that can be transmitted to pets and humans. Prevention is the best way to protect your pets and yourself against tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease.A few facts about ticks...Ticks...
Purple Day is celebrated annually on March 26th to increase awareness about epilepsy and to support those living with the condition. This global event encourages people to wear purple and engage in activities that educate and inform others about epilepsy, aiming to reduce stigma and enhance understanding of this neurological disorder. What is Purple Day?...
National Skipping Day will take place on Friday 24th March 2026 this year and is organised by Skipping Workshops. Over the years we have received a great deal of feedback from schools and it seems that participating schools fall into two groups: the first are those schools who promote playground skipping on a regular basis...
Wear A Hat Day is a fun and engaging awareness event designed to raise funds for brain tumor research and to support those affected by brain tumors. This day encourages people to wear hats of all shapes, sizes, and styles to show their solidarity and to bring attention to the importance of funding brain tumor...
Community garden week 2026 celebrates the amazing community and school gardens across the UK and will take place from the 31st of March – 6th April. Community gardens and school gardens come in a myriad of shapes, sizes and styles. They all have a different heart and a unique mission. What each one of them...
Active for April is a vibrant health initiative encouraging individuals of all ages to incorporate more physical activity into their daily routines throughout the month of April. As the weather warms and daylight hours increase, it's the perfect time to shake off the winter sluggishness and embrace a more active, healthier lifestyle. Whether you're a...
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, held every April, is a crucial health campaign dedicated to raising awareness about bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer. The month-long initiative aims to increase public understanding of the disease, highlight the importance of early detection, and encourage people to know the symptoms and seek medical advice promptly. With bowel...
Celebrating the bond between humans and animals, National Pet Month highlights the joys and responsibilities of pet ownership across the globe. This month-long event promotes the benefits pets bring to people worldwide and underscores the importance of responsible pet ownership. What is National Pet Month? National Pet Month is an international celebration aimed at raising...
Stress Awareness Month, observed every April since 1992, is a crucial initiative aimed at raising public awareness about the causes, effects, and management of stress. In our increasingly fast-paced world, stress has become a common part of everyday life, yet it remains a topic often overlooked or misunderstood. Stress Awareness Month provides an important opportunity...
Join us on the 21st April or anytime throughout the month for Pyjamas for PanCan! How you can take part in Pyjamas for PanCan? Taking part in Pyjamas for PanCan 2026 couldn’t be simpler. To take part and raise awareness of pancreatic cancer, you need to: Ask your work place , school or community group to...
Parkinson's Awareness Week kicks starts on April 7th and runs until the 13th of April, with World Parkinson's Day falling right in the middle on the 11th of April. As there is no cure for Parkinson’s, this is an annual opportunity to raise awareness and much needed funds to support people with living with the...
What is National Early Years Teacher Day? National Early Years Teacher Day is a celebration of the invaluable role that Early Years Teachers play in classrooms and settings. Best Practice Network created National Early Years Teacher Day after realising something was amiss. The calendar was full of awareness days for a variety of causes, but...
What is National Feet Week? National Feet Week takes place every year and asks everyone to prioritise their foot health. If you have a toothache, you would visit the dentist, if you had trouble with your vision then you would automatically call on an optician. What about your feet? Many people ignore common foot complaints or indeed serious...