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I wrote a blog for The Cares Family website about how my experience of their Multiplier programme led me to approaching Tamarack Institute and Alex Smith who supported me in applying for (and winning!) the The Rank Foundation Memorial Award thecaresfamily.org.uk/blog/ill-alway…

As a Multiplier, Emma Pears (she/her) asked herself, '𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘐 𝘥𝘰?’ to build connection and community. Now, Emma will learn from changemakers overseas about the potential of communities to drive progress on complex issues: thecaresfamily.org.uk/blog/ill-alway…

This is exactly what The Cares Family Multiplier was for: helping brilliant community leaders to learn new skills, and then to pass those skills onto others. I’m so happy Emma Pears (she/her) has written this blog about what’s next for her leadership: thecaresfamily.org.uk/blog/ill-alway…

✔️ Join a club ✔️ Eat with your neighbours ✔️ Reach out Here are 7 ways to help reduce loneliness during the holidays: independent.co.uk/life-style/hea…

🕰️ Longer hours 💬 Less time with friends 💷 The high cost of living There are many reasons we’re spending less time in community. But there are also proven ways to build connection and belonging. Read more about why ‘third places’ are crucial: time.com/7202834/third-…

It’s so important to overcome the stigma surrounding loneliness. That’s why this walking group in Glasgow is building community one step at a time: bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c5…

‘The antidote to loneliness lies not in more connection, but in deeper connection. For leaders, this means creating environments where authentic relationships can flourish naturally.‘ fastcompany.com/91280357/the-s…

Loneliness is a personal crisis, a public health crisis, and a political crisis. But there is strong evidence on how it can be tackled, and how a thousand flowers of connection can bloom. Learn about the impact of our work via Shorenstein Center: shorensteincenter.org/commentary/lon…

✔️ Be a host ✔️ Don’t cancel plans ✔️ Have a hobby In this article, Eleanor shares some good tips for staying happy, healthy and connected while living alone — even when the cost of living is high: abc.net.au/news/2025-04-0…

According to research, 90% of students in the UK consider themselves lonely. That’s why programmes like this one connecting younger and older people are so important. Nice work, University of Exeter! bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

‘This community experience is unbelievable. I've started writing. I'm on my third play. I didn't know I had it in me.’ Congrats Hampstead Theatre for this wonderful work reducing loneliness in bustling Camden, one of the loneliest boroughs in the country: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

‘I’ve certainly felt better when people have simply checked in with me.’ In April 2022, our community was connecting through words and play, with a special Scrabble link-up. Find out more:

‘The experience helped me grow, strengthening my appreciation for human connection—not just for others, but for me too.' Jamie often felt lonely, until he started thinking of social connection like physical health. Read his Manchester Cares story: thecaresfamily.org.uk/blog/my-experi…

‘My experience with Manchester Cares deepened my understanding of how small acts of connection can have lasting ripple effects.’ In his moving new blog, Jamie writes about how he overcame loneliness by connecting with David: manchestercares.org.uk/blog/breaking-…

It's always inspiring to see the positive impact of The Cares Family ripple through time. Jamie's commitment to intergenerational connection didn't just help improve David's life; it also gave Jamie himself a new perspective. Here's Jamie's new blog: thecaresfamily.org.uk/blog/my-experi…