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6 days ago
3 min

Here's why you should book a solo travel trip

We're delighted to share a guest blog written by Marmalade supporter, and freelance writer, Hannah Walters. As social creatures, we...

6 days ago
2 min

Join in with the Month of Community

The Month of Community is about creating a focal point in the year to bring people together to reconnect, celebrate what’s local and help...

May 10
2 min

Volunteer for us

Loneliness Awareness Week is just a few weeks away! We're looking for short-term volunteers to join our team who can help us make this...

Apr 26
3 min

Advice from Psychotherapist John-Paul Davies

Friend of Marmalade Trust, John-Paul shares five tips on overcoming loneliness and establishing, maintaining and deepening friendships....

Apr 26
1 min

Our brand new website

We're so excited to announce we've created a brilliant new home for our Loneliness Awareness Week campaign! Loneliness Awareness Week...

Apr 26
3 min

4 ways to feel less lonely in May

I don't know about you, but I for one am glad to be packing away my thick winter coat, and - let's be honest, we're in England - ...

Feb 23
2 min

Audiobooks exclusive offer...

We are proud to announce our partnership with Listening Books. They understand how difficult it can be when you experience loneliness or...

Feb 23
3 min

Making meaningful connections when you have hearing loss

We all need meaningful connection - it's part of being human. But when the ability to hear and freely express your thoughts to the rest...

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...