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Jan 7
1 min

2020 - an unforgettable year

As we come to end of a year like no other, we'd love to say a huge THANK YOU to every individual or organisation who has supported us thi...

Dec 2, 2020
1 min

Understanding loneliness toolkit

We're delighted to connect once again with The Great Together to produce an Understanding Loneliness Toolkit.

Dec 1, 2020
2 min

Connecting this Christmas

At Marmalade Trust, we're determined to bring joy and companionship to those experiencing loneliness. Here's some of our winter plans...

Nov 6, 2020
4 min

7 ways to combat loneliness whilst WFH

Almost overnight, 49% of the UK population began working from home (1) and we’re still figuring it out to say the least. Whilst some of ...

Oct 23, 2020
2 min

Christmas Cheer design competition!

Create a beautiful design for the lids of our Connection Advent Boxes!

Sep 9, 2020
8 min

Carer loneliness

A guest blog from A Carer's Heart exploring the unique loneliness experienced by many carers.

Aug 31, 2020
4 min

Recognising loneliness in friends and family

A guest blog from supporter Ruby Clarkson all about spotting the first signs of loneliness in your family and friends.

Aug 2, 2020
3 min

Tackling loneliness one email at a time

"I do believe it has encouraged a lot of people to stop in their busy lives and consider loneliness, just a small little prompt"

Jul 22, 2020
1 min

Bringing people together with dance

To mark the beginning of Loneliness Awareness Week 2020, Life Dancers Bristol gathered for a socially-distanced performance full of joy! ...

Jun 30, 2020
5 min

Friendships blooming in lockdown

We set up an interim telephone companionship project during the Covid-19 pandemic. One of our wonderful volunteers, shares her experiences.

Jun 10, 2020
2 min

How Panion is tackling loneliness with connection

As part of Loneliness Awareness Week, Panion share how they are tackling loneliness by connecting like-minded people.

Jun 9, 2020
3 min

How Frolo is helping single parents tackle loneliness

Frolo, proud supporters of Loneliness Awareness Week is an app and community for single parents. Here's why they're getting involved.

Apr 29, 2020
2 min

Spring newsletter

Having been catapulted into responding to an emergency situation, it didn’t take long for our tiny team to come together and devise a plan!

Mar 13, 2020
3 min

Social connection in lockdown

Our need for social connection is at the heart of being human. But the coronavirus pandemic threatens those connections.

Mar 2, 2020
1 min

Christmas stories - Sylvia & Alison

86-year-old Sylvia has joined us on Christmas Day for the past two years. “I couldn’t do without it, I really couldn’t! Although I could ...

Mar 1, 2020
3 min

Sarah’s tips – Supporting older people with loneliness

Writer, editor, care volunteer and supporter of Marmalade Trust, Sarah Anderson, has written some excellent advice for supporting older p...

Feb 2, 2020
2 min

Christmas stories – Fiona & Marie

Last Christmas, we invited more than 170 people out for Christmas lunch who would have otherwise spent the day alone. But with 10 differe...

Jan 29, 2020
2 min

How to feel less lonely on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day can feel like one of the loneliness days of the year. Here's our ideas for turning it on its head.

Jan 2, 2020
2 min

Christmas stories - Sarah & Elaine

Sarah and Elaine both volunteered at a Christmas Cheer event, and have since become good friends!

Jan 1, 2020
2 min

Christmas stories - Joss & Terry

"The day is filled with fun and laughter and joy". Find out how Terry and Joss became friends at our Christmas Cheer event.

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