Befriending Week is the national campaign celebrating and raising awareness of befriending and the positive impact it has on individuals and communities. Befriending Week theme for 2025 is Collaboration and Partnership. During the week, lets invite those in the befriending sector to reflect on their achievements over the previous year, thank volunteers and staff, celebrate […]
Odd Socks Day is celebrated each year at the start of Anti-Bullying Week. It is intended to give children and adults alike the opportunity to express themselves and celebrate their individuality! Moreover, there is no pressure to wear the latest fashion or to buy expensive costumes. Taking part is made simple and spreads a great […]
The theme for this year's Anti-Bullying Week is "Power for Good." The theme of Power for Good has come about following consultation with teachers and pupils by the Anti-Bullying Alliance which coordinates Anti-Bullying Week every year in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Teachers and children wanted a theme that empowered them to do something positive […]
Remembrance Day is a solemn observance in the UK that remembers the sacrifice of those who fought and died in World War I and in other wars. It is observed on 11 November each year to commemorate the Armistice that ended the First World War. The main thing people do is to observe two minutes […]
World Kindness Day is an international holiday that was formed in 1998, to promote #Kindness throughout the world and is observed annually on November 13 as part of the World Kindness Movement. It is observed in many countries including the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia and the U.A.E. #WorldKindnessDay presents us with the opportunity to […]
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honour the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The vigil commemorated all the transgender people lost to violence since Rita Hester’s death, and began an important tradition that has become […]
National Grief Awareness Week is a time to raise awareness of the impact of #Grief and #Bereavement. The bereaved often have to hide their grief from others. Sometimes it is from their friends and family as they do not want to burden them. Sometimes it is from their colleagues at work. Please look out for […]
Each year in December, the UK celebrates Christmas Jumper Day. The aim of the day is to raise awareness and funding for children in need across the world. Aside from affording these children the fundamentals that they need to live, the day allows children to still see the wonderful side of our planet and retain […]
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