Co-op Foundation

1 in 3 young people are lonely

Youth loneliness is widespread, but not widely understood.

'Belong' is a UK-wide programme led by the Co-op Foundation, helping young people beat loneliness through co-operative action.

We're building a network of projects that help young people make stronger connections in their community. By working together, the partners in our network are contributing to local and national impact.

Collectively, we aim to:

Connect and empower 5,000 young people to take action to tackle loneliness
Strengthen local youth services that provide vital support and opportunities
Start a national conversation that breaks down the stigma about youth loneliness

Find out more about youth loneliness and the projects in our network.

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Support our work

Help us tackle youth loneliness.

If you're a member of the Co-op, you can help tackle youth loneliness by making the Co-op Foundation your chosen cause to receive 1% of what you spend on Co-op products.

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You can also donate directly or raise funds for our work.

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The Foundation was set up by the Co-op with an endowment fund that covers our day-to-day running costs, so 100% of what you give will go directly to our community projects."