Following on from last year’s fascinating talk on AI & its Healthcare Applications, Professor Tarassenko will bring us up to date with the very latest developments on AI - including social media and chatbots - and its impact on the way we communicate and connect. This is a rare opportunity to put your questions to a world-leading expert in the field of AI, followed by an informal discussion.

AI for Social Connection: A force for good?

Bike Oxford 2026

We are delighted to announce that this year on Sunday 21st June, brother-in-laws John Cole (L) and Andrew Waldren (R) are taking on the challenge to cycle the long route (75 miles!) in Bike Oxford 2026 on Sunday 21st June to raise vital funds and awareness for Archway.

Many thanks to John and Andrew for going the extra mile(s) to help lift loneliness. You can read more and support John and Andrew via their fundraising page below!

Sponsor John & Andrew for Bike Oxford

This short film (13 mins) made by Archway Friends, Volunteers, Staff & Supporters,

gives an insight into the work we do to tackle loneliness - one conversation at a time.

(Click on the bottom right for sound)

Tackling Loneliness - A Short Film by The Archway Foundation

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Welcome!

Thank you for taking the step of walking through our Archway.

This is the start of your journey with us as a Friend (someone who uses our services), Volunteer, Professional or a Supporter.

We are a grassroots charity providing a range of services to create connections that alleviate the hurt and distress caused by loneliness and social 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 are currently recruiting Volunteers - see Volunteering for information and application details.

When you need more

than just a chat ...

Chronic loneliness affects the mental and physical wellbeing of millions of people across the UK.

The effects of prolonged lack of social contact can make it harder to meet people and socialise

Loneliness and isolation can have devastating effects on a person’s mental and physical health.

We exist to provide meaningful social contact for people who feel the hurt of loneliness and isolation.

Everyone we serve is actively listened to and treated with dignity, and non-judgemental acceptance.

Archway:

Tackling loneliness one conversation at a time.

Connected Communities Fund

We are delighted to have been supported in our work in alleviating loneliness in Oxfordshire by the The Connected Communities Fund - delivered in partnership by OCVA and CFO on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council. 💚💙

Archway Christmas Campaign 2025

For people who are lonely, Christmas can be an exceptionally difficult time. so we are running a Christmas Campaign, to boost donations to Archway and also offer tips on how to alleviate loneliness, for you and others, this Christmas. The gift of a donation - of any amount - will help us to alleviate loneliness through a range of services - including telephone & face-to-face support & social groups - to people across Oxfordshire, and any help is much appreciated. You are wel