The Connection Hub
Welcome to the Hub!
In the years since we started the Project, we’ve learnt a lot about what it takes to live a successful solo life. Something we know, five years on, is that connection is key. We’re clear that living alone doesn’t mean that you will automatically be lonely (it doesn’t), or even that you are more likely than anyone else to experience loneliness (you aren’t). But we’d be lying if we pretended that loneliness isn’t an issue for many people in our community – as it is for society at large. It’s something we’ve spent a lot of time thinking about, and we often get asked to do work in this space which goes beyond our core mission.
We’ve talked to hundreds of people from all walks of life who’ve had to navigate major life changes as part of their solo living journey, and who have dealt with feelings of isolation, disconnection and loneliness in different ways. We’ve learnt from all of them – these days, we like to think of ourselves as experts.
The Connection Hub brings together everything we know, organised into different portals for individuals, universities, employers, and community organisations (this includes charities).
Our employers portal is now live, the rest will follow over the coming months.
Individuals
It’s common to feel disconnection – and even loneliness – at different points throughout our lives. Our resource centre can help. We can offer:
Stories and advice
Signposting and access to online community groups
Individual and group coaching support offers
Employers
Employers can play a powerful role in supporting staff to feel more connected, both inside and outside of the workplace. Our resources will help you get started. These include:
Our free Guide for Employers, packed full of hints, tips and strategies for tackling workplace loneliness
Links, toolkits, case studies
Bespoke training offers
Universities
Starting university can be a significant time of change in a young person’s life. Universities can help young people overcome disconnection:
Our free Universities Guide is packed full of hints, tips and strategies for tackling student loneliness
Links, toolkits, case studies
Bespoke training offers
Community Leaders
Community leaders are key in reaching out to those experiencing loneliness, and building more connected communities. We have:
Links, toolkits, case studies
Our free Handbook for Community Leaders, full of advice for building more connected communities
Bespoke training offers
