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World Alzheimer’s Month It will take a society to beat dementia September 2026 World Alzheimer’s Day 21/09/2026 Link to website Every September, the UK joins the global community in observing World Alzheimer’s Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness, challenge the stigma surrounding dementia, and stand in solidarity with the millions of people living with […]
National Opportunity Day 2026 05/08/2026 Opening Doors to Potential: Workplace Learning as a Gateway to Education National Opportunity Day 2026 is a day of action and awareness focused on expanding access to meaningful educational pathways, career development, and sustainable employment. While unemployment figures may shift, the underlying “skills gap”, the disparity between the skills employer’s
Malala Day 12/07/2026 Link to website As we reflect on Malala Day, the conversation around global education has never been more urgent. Despite years of advocacy, progress is hitting a stubborn wall. It’s easy to look at high-profile advocacy and assume things are steadily improving. But the numbers tell a more challenging story. Today, 122
Plastic Free Challenge July 2026 Link to website Reducing single-use plastic has many benefits and this July we are pledging to reduce and recycle even more. Use the calendar below to see some steps you can use to decrease your plastic use and make a difference for your environment.
Jewish Culture Month 16 May – 16 June This spring, the UK’s cultural landscape is being painted with the vibrant, diverse, and centuries-old colours of British Jewish life. From Saturday 16 May to Tuesday 16 June 2026, the first-ever Jewish Culture Month (JCM) is taking place across the country, inviting people of all faiths and
Earth Day – Give an hour 23 March – 30 April Beyond the Switch: How to Give an Hour for Earth This Spring Link to website Every year, the world witnesses a powerful moment of unity: Earth Hour. On Saturday, March 28, at 8:30 PM local time, millions will flip the switch to send a
Be the Change: Stress Awareness Month April 2026 Link to website April marks the start of Stress Awareness Month, a period dedicated to increasing public awareness about the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. Since 1992, health professionals and advocates have used this month to highlight how stress affects our mental and physical
Safer Internet Day 2026 10/02/2026 Link to website Safer Internet Day is a global movement that aims to create a safer and better internet for everyone, especially children and young people. Every February, millions of people come together to promote the safe, responsible, and positive use of digital technology. This year, the focus turns toward
Burns Night Celebrating the “Bard of Ayrshire” and Our Shared Values 25/01/2026 Link to website Every year on January 25th, the air is filled with the sound of bagpipes, the scent of haggis, and the rhythmic verses of Scotland’s favourite son, Robert Burns. While Burns Night is a cornerstone of Scottish culture, its celebration resonates
International Day of Education: Learning for Lasting Peace and Global Progress 24th January 2026 On January 24th, the world celebrates the International Day of Education. Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly, this day serves as a powerful reminder that education is a fundamental human right, a public good, and a collective responsibility. Without inclusive
