What’s On? Events & Awareness Days You Won’t Want to Miss
Stay up to date with key dates, awareness days, and community events
The UK's largest air pollution campaign, encouraging people to take simple steps to protect their health and the health of the planet.
An international day dedicated to recognising the resilience, courage, and strength of the millions of people around the world forced to flee their homes due to conflict and persecution.
A day celebrating fathers and male parenting, observed on the third Sunday of June in the UK.
The day marking the longest period of daylight and the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
A celebration of Humanism as a philosophical life stance, observed on the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice.
The only week in the year dedicated to raising awareness of the services provided by children’s hospices across the UK and the children and families they support.
A week dedicated to inspiring creativity and innovation, often focused on the creative industries and their contribution to the economy and culture.
A campaign to raise awareness of the causes and impact of serious injuries and promote prevention through education and safety measures.
A celebration of LGBTQ+ inclusion in education across the UK, encouraging schools to promote diversity and combat bullying.
A national day in the UK to celebrate the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush and the enduring contribution of the Windrush Generation and their descendants to British society.
An informal day encouraging people to communicate calmly and civilly, avoiding shouting and aggressive tones.
A day dedicated to raising awareness and encouraging action to protect the world's rainforests and their biodiversity.
A global event promoting mental, physical, and financial well-being, encouraging self-care and holistic health practices.
A global celebration of women in engineering, highlighting their achievements and encouraging more girls to consider engineering careers.
A UN observance to celebrate the value and virtue of public service to the community.
A day to celebrate the power of writing and encourage everyone to write creatively.
An annual day for members of the public to show support for the Reserve Forces.
An annual, non-profit event encouraging dog owners to bring their beloved pets into the office to raise money for animal welfare charities.
A chance to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans, and cadets.
A campaign to raise awareness of deafblindness (combined sight and hearing loss) and promote the needs and rights of people who are deafblind.
A month celebrating disability as a natural part of human diversity, promoting visibility and advocating for equal rights and inclusion.
A month dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the great work of the care sector, promoting high standards of care and employee appreciation.
An informal day to celebrate the simple pleasure of laughter and humour.
A global movement encouraging people to reduce their plastic waste, aiming for a plastic-free month and long-term reduction.
An environmental campaign highlighting the scale of plastic pollution in the oceans and encouraging global action to reduce plastic waste.