Andy Mortimer
Head of Communications
Our new #FutureCommunities podcast is here
We start the year with our first ever podcast series, talking through what went well, and what we learned, while developing our 2022-27 strategy.
Learning from young people to tackle the stigma of loneliness
We believe long-term change happens when lived experience is put at the heart of decision making and when under-represented voices are raised so they can influence change.
Lonely Not Alone – We’re making a difference
More than 3.1m young people have seen Lonely Not Alone and 97% of this group have taken an action, too.
Lonely Not Alone returns on 14 October, and here’s how you can help
We’re heading into the Lonely Not Alone universe in 2021, where we are all stars connected by our shared experiences. Will you join us?
What we’ve learned strengthening communities through tech
Today (11 June 2021), we launch the Federation Learning Report, a 21-page review of our social enterprise programme exploring the impacts of technology.
We’re looking for young people to help build this year’s Lonely Not Alone campaign
We’re looking for young volunteers to apply to be part of Lonely Not Alone 2021. Can you help? Applications close on 16 March 2021.
Staying connected this winter with Lonely Not Alone
Young people who co-designed Lonely Not Alone talk about loneliness and the importance of staying connected
Wear yellow socks to show you care about youth loneliness
Our In This Together research found only 23% of young people think society treats youth loneliness seriously.
Save the date: Lonely Not Alone to launch on 7 October
Get ready to show lonely young people you care by posting your yellow sock ‘Outfit of the Day’ on social media #OOTDYellowSocks
Youth Cymru guest blog: ‘It’s okay to change as your needs adapt’
We speak to Kirstie Edwards, from our Belong partner, Youth Cymru, about how her organisation and the young people they support have responded to COVID-19…
Young people beating loneliness in lockdown
We reflect on how lockdown has impacted on our Lonely Not Alone campaign to beat youth loneliness, and how young people are rising to the challenge to help their friends
Apply for #iwill Fund grants to help bereaved young people
Grants of up to £10,000 are now available for organisations across the UK for projects that help young people support each other through bereavement.
Apply for #iwill Fund grants to help young people support each other on the move up to secondary school
Projects that empower young people to support each other as they move up to secondary school can now apply for grants from our #iwill Fund.
Apply by 31 December for interest-free loans to support community spaces – fund now paused
Apply by 31 December 2019 if your community space could benefit from an interest-free loan designed to boost your financial sustainability.