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Jan 20
3 min

10 fundraising ideas for 2023

Your fundraising will raise the money that’s crucial to help Marmalade Trust support some of the loneliest people in our region to make...

Jan 19
2 min

The key to happiness? Human connection.

The longest and most comprehensive study on happiness comes from Harvard University. Researchers have followed two groups of men (and...

Jan 15
3 min

Christmas Cheer in 2022!

At Marmalade Trust, we know that the Christmas period is a difficult time of year for people experiencing loneliness and for the last few...

Dec 1, 2022
3 min

Try these 7 activities to help with winter loneliness

We experience loneliness at different points in our lives, regardless of age, stage in life or social situation. Loneliness is a sign...

Nov 15, 2022
2 min

A day in the life of an occupational therapy student on placement

Here at the Marmalade Trust, we had the pleasure of Karen joining us for her Occupational Therapy placement as part of her university...

Nov 15, 2022
2 min

Our Trustees!

Last week was Trustees Week, and we wanted to share another Marmalade Trust trustee story. Here's what Hatty had to say... 1. What is...

Nov 7, 2022
2 min

It's Trustees Week!

To celebrate Trustees Week, we want to say a HUGE thank you to all of our wonderful trustees for their commitment and dedication to...

Sep 14, 2022
2 min

Marmalade Companions - Margaret's Story...

After the success of our first Marmalade Companions project, we're already planning ahead for 2023. With the support of kind and...

Aug 22, 2022
2 min

Marmalade Companions - Duncan's Story...

Duncan was one of 101 volunteers involved in the Marmalade Companions project. And we're so thankful to each and every one of them for...

Aug 16, 2022
2 min

Marmalade Companions - Helen's Story...

After 15 fantastic weeks, our first Marmalade Companions project has come to an end. Trained volunteers (Marmalade Companions) supported...

Jun 8, 2022
2 min

My life is better with Irene in it

Sammy, 36, from Bristol met Irene through volunteering with the Marmalade Trust. After the project ended, they mutually decided they...

May 9, 2022
3 min

‘How blogging about mum’s dementia made me feel less alone’

In this guest blog, we find out how writing about your experience of loneliness is a great way to manage the feeling and process...

May 3, 2022
2 min

Wiper & True brewery chooses Marmalade Trust as their Charity partner throughout May

Find out how you can enjoy Wiper & True beers and support us We are excited to announce that Bristol brewery Wiper & True has chosen to...

Apr 5, 2022
4 min

Green shoots of recovery

In this blog we consider the impact that the pandemic may have had on our emotional state, plus ways we can ‘refill our cups’ to help...

Mar 28, 2022
3 min

Sally's Greenman Ultra Trail Run

Sally Greenland, one of our superstar fundraisers, ran an incredible 46 muddy miles around Bristol to support Marmalade Trust Last summer...

Mar 22, 2022
2 min

Enjoy a free drink and support Marmalade Trust

Spring has officially sprung! Is there a better feeling than stepping out of the house and the sunshine streaming onto your face? This...

Mar 22, 2022
2 min

£523.21 raised at LUSH Charity Pot event

We are very grateful to LUSH in Bristol's Broadmead shopping centre for holding a charity pot sale for Marmalade Trust in their store...

Jan 10, 2022
2 min

Marmalade Memories...

Happy New year from Marmalade Trust! As we go into a new year, we thought we would share a few memories and thanks from 2021... We got...

Nov 29, 2021
2 min

Connecting this Christmas

The countdown to Christmas is officially on, and we're really looking forward to bringing plenty of festive cheer and companionship to...

Oct 28, 2021
1 min

Volunteer applications open! 🎄

* Please note - since posting, we have successfully recruited all of the volunteers we need. Thank you! * Christmas can be the hardest,...