The Archway Foundation Christmas Campaign 2025

This short film (13 mins) made by Archway Friends, Volunteers, Staff & Supporters,

gives an insight into the work we do to tackle loneliness - one conversation at a time.

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Tackling Loneliness - A Short Film by The Archway Foundation

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Welcome to Archway

Thank you for walking through the Archway.

This is the start of your journey with us as a Friend (someone who uses our services), Volunteer, Professional referrer or a Supporter.

We are a registered charity providing a pathway of support to alleviate the hurt and distress, and the impact on mental and physical health, caused by loneliness and social isolation.

Anyone over the age of 18* in Oxfordshire who identifies as lonely and/or isolated may be eligible for our services. (*For those under 18, see Useful Links here)

We make your journey easier by walking alongside you and supporting you in the direction you want to go.

We are currently recruiting Volunteers - see Volunteering for information and application details.

When you need more

than just a chat ...

Loneliness affects millions of people across the UK.

The effects of prolonged lack of social contact can make it harder to meet people and socialise

Loneliness and isolation can have devastating effects on a person’s mental and physical health.

We exist to provide meaningful social contact for people who feel the hurt of loneliness and isolation.

Everyone we serve is actively listened to and treated with dignity, and non-judgemental acceptance.

Archway:

Tackling loneliness one conversation at a time.

Archway Christmas Campaign 2025

For people who are lonely, Christmas can be an exceptionally difficult time. so we are running a Christmas Campaign, to boost donations to Archway and also offer tips on how to alleviate loneliness, for you and others, this Christmas. The gift of a donation - of any amount - will help us to alleviate loneliness through a range of services - including telephone & face-to-face support & social groups - to people across Oxfordshire, and any help is much appreciated. You are wel

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