Loneliness Awareness Week is a campaign dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness - this Sunday, two Archway supporters are cycling Bike Oxford to raise funds for our work in tackling loneliness - see below to support them!

Bike Oxford 2026

We are delighted to announce that this year on Sunday 21st June, brother-in-laws John Cole (L) and Andrew Waldren (R) are taking on the challenge to cycle the long route (75 miles!) in Bike Oxford 2026 on Sunday 21st June to raise vital funds and awareness for Archway.

Many thanks to John and Andrew for going the extra miles to help lift loneliness. You can read more and support John and Andrew via their fundraising page below!

Sponsor John & Andrew

“They’ve been brilliant. I’m feeling a lot better within myself.
It’s just a lifeline, to me Archway’s a lifeline.”
Archway Friend

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.

(Click on the bottom right for sound)

Tackling Loneliness - A Short Film by The Archway Foundation

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Welcome!

Whoever and wherever you are, thank you for being here.

We are a grassroots charity that creates human connection. These connections alleviate the hurt caused by chronic loneliness, alienation, exclusion and 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. Archway is a place you can be.

"At Archway, I feel accepted and okay for who I am. That’s really important to me”

an Archway Friend

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

When you need more

than just a chat ...

Chronic loneliness affects the wellbeing of an estimated 50,000 people in Oxfordshire

Prolonged lack of social contact makes it harder to meet people and socialise.

Loneliness and isolation can have devastating effects on mental and physical health.

Archway:

Tackling loneliness one conversation at a time.

What is loneliness?: Loneliness Awareness Week Blog

This week is Loneliness Awareness Week (15-19th June 2026). Loneliness is a common feeling-it’s something we all feel at times in our lives. Loneliness is different to being alone, however. Loneliness is about whether or not we feel we belong, not just with others, but also with ourselves. Loneliness is a mismatch between the sense of belonging we would like to have, or what we might imagine or hope for, and what we actually experience. This subjective mismatch is experienc

Radcliffe Orchestra Summer Concert Saturday 6th June! Thank you Miele, John Lewis and M&S for supporting us!

Join us at St. Andrew's Church Linton Rd at 7.30pm, Saturday 6th June for an evening of Dukas, Dvorak and Holst. The wonderful Radcliffe Orchestra are staff of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (plus friends) putting on this concert in aid of the work Archway. John Lewis, Marks and Spencer and Miele have generously provided raffle prizes for the night! Booking is via Eventbrite and the link is on the home section of our website.