“They’ve been brilliant. I’m feeling a lot better within myself.
It’s just a lifeline, to me Archway’s a lifeline.”
Archway Friend

Welcome!

Whoever and wherever you are, thank you for being here.

For us, loneliness is not proof that you are unlovable. It is not a personal failure. It is a signal that your need for connection, recognition and belonging is not being met. And that can change.

Loneliness is not inevitable — but we do have to take it seriously, and we do have to build communities where people are easier to notice, easier to reach, and harder to leave behind.

We are a grassroots charity that creates human connection. These connections alleviate the hurt caused by chronic loneliness, alienation, exclusion and isolation.

Anyone over the age of 18* in Oxfordshire who identifies as lonely and/or isolated may be eligible for our services. (*For those under 18, see Useful Links here)

We make your journey easier by walking alongside you and supporting you in the direction you want to go. We hope Archway is a place where you can be.

"At Archway, I feel accepted and okay for who I am. That’s really important to me”

an Archway Friend

We are currently recruiting Volunteers - see Volunteering for information and application details.

When you need more

than just a chat ...

Chronic loneliness affects the wellbeing of an estimated 50,000 people in Oxfordshire

Prolonged lack of social contact makes it harder to meet people and socialise.

Loneliness and isolation can have devastating effects on mental and physical health.

Archway:

Tackling loneliness one conversation at a time.

Why is Human Connection important and what is Archway doing about it?

We think human connection is really, really important. From a health perspective, human connection is one of the strongest predictors for longevity that researchers have identified. A landmark meta-analysis in 2010 covering 148 studies, with 30,000 participants found that people with stronger social relationships had a 50% greater likelihood of survival compared with those with weaker ties. This is linked to better stress regulation, lower rates of depression and anxiety, gre

12 Ways to Tackle Loneliness: Loneliness Awareness Week

Loneliness is challenging and impactful, but there are several ways to address it. Here are some suggestions, with particular acknowledgement to the work of Marmalade Trust who founded and lead the Loneliness Awareness Week campaign Marmalade Trust | Loneliness Charity | Based in Bristol, England: 1. Kindness: Showing kindness to those around you can help alleviate loneliness. Volunteering for example is a great way to meet new people and feel part of a cause or community. Re

“They’ve been brilliant. I’m feeling a lot better within myself. It’s just a lifeline, to me Archway’s a lifeline.” Archway Friend

Welcome!

Why is Human Connection important and what is Archway doing about it?

12 Ways to Tackle Loneliness: Loneliness Awareness Week

“They’ve been brilliant. I’m feeling a lot better within myself.
It’s just a lifeline, to me Archway’s a lifeline.”
Archway Friend