Christmas often brings a lot of noise, movement, and expectation. For Marmalade Trust, it’s also a time when we think about the people who might otherwise be spending the day alone. That might be someone who lives alone, someone far from home, someone whose plans fell through, or someone missing a person who used to be there. For many of them, connection during the year comes from everyday moments, seeing familiar faces at work, chatting to neighbours, going to a regular clas

Stories of Loneliness and Finding Connection When we think of Christmas, many of us picture busy homes, full tables, and familiar faces. But for many, Christmas can be quieter, heavier, and even lonely. That’s why we run Christmas Cheer - bringing people together who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day. Ahead of Christmas 2025, we visited two project members who were looking forward to spending Christmas with Marmalade Trust. Kevin and Margaret’s stories couldn’t be m

While Christmas is often filled with the warmth of family and festive celebrations, for many, it can be one of the loneliest, most...

While Christmas is often filled with the warmth of family and festive celebrations, for many, it can be one of the loneliest, most...

Marmalade Connections is a time-limited 1:1 project operating across much of the South West. Friendly volunteers make a weekly call to...

Joining us as a volunteer not only changes lives but also offers a chance to forge lasting friendships, enjoy meaningful experiences, and...

Marmalade Companions is a time-limited 1:1 project operating across Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos. Friendly volunteers make a...

Joining us as a volunteer not only changes lives but also offers a chance to forge lasting friendships, enjoy meaningful experiences, and...

Marmalade Companions is a time-limited 1:1 project operating across Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos. Friendly volunteers make a...

Volunteer Duncan was involved in the Marmalade Companions project.  We're so thankful to each and every one of of volunteers for...

Marmalade Companions is a time-limited 1:1 project operating across Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos. Friendly volunteers make a...

Joining us as a volunteer not only changes lives but also offers a chance to forge lasting friendships, enjoy meaningful experiences, and...

Volunteering is good for you! Don't just take it from us, hear from Alison, one of our volunteers who lives in Bristol and volunteers for...

While Christmas is often filled with the warmth of family and festive celebrations, for many, it can be one of the loneliest, most...