Awareness Week

Neighbourhood Watch Week is a time of celebration and connection. We celebrate our togetherness and how for over 40 years, the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme have been making better places to live - together. They celebrate it in June  - now termed the Month of Community. The Month of Community is when we come together to […]

Volunteers Week takes place in June every year. It's a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities and say thank you. Volunteers’ Week is supported and celebrated by small grassroots organisations as well as larger, household-name charities. Together they run hundreds of activities across the UK, which showcase and celebrate volunteers […]

This week is #CarersWeek Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support. […]

In 2026, Bike Week takes place 8th-14th June. Bike Week is the UK’s biggest awareness-raising moment of the year for cycling and a chance to celebrate. It’s a time to remind ourselves of all the positives that riding a bike can bring, both to our own health and wellbeing, as well as the wider impacts […]

Cervical Screening Awareness Week is a UK-wide health campaign that takes place every June to encourage eligible people to attend their routine cervical screening appointments. In 2026 it runs from Monday, 15 June to Sunday, 21 June, and is led by gynaecological cancer charities working alongside the NHS. Cervical Screening Awareness Week is a national […]

This week is Learning Disability Week!  It is when we make sure the world hears what life is like if you have a learning disability. The theme for this year's Learning Disability Week is "Do you see me?" People with a learning disability want to be seen, heard and valued. That's why we're calling for […]

Men’s Health Week takes place annually during the week leading up to Father’s Day, focusing on raising awareness about the health challenges men face and encouraging them to prioritise their well-being. The week highlights the importance of addressing physical and mental health issues among men. It aims to reduce stigma, promote regular health check-ups, and […]

This week is #LonelinessAwarenessWeek, where the aim is to shine a spotlight on the importance of talking openly about #Loneliness. By talking about it, we can reduce the stigma surrounding this natural human emotion, and by hosting a connection activity we can create a sense of belonging and reduce loneliness in our communities.  Connection matters.It's […]

Small Charity Week The week is organised as a series of activities and initiatives to support and raise awareness of the hundreds and thousands of small charities that, every day, make a huge difference to vulnerable communities right across the UK and the rest of the world. The objectives of Small Charity Week are to: […]