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News, stories and insights from the team at Marmalade Trust
- May 8
- 3 min
Loneliness Awareness Week 2024
Loneliness Awareness Week raises awareness of loneliness and empowers everyone to make connections across the UK and worldwide. Join us...
- May 2
- 2 min
Founder Amy Perrin receives OBE
Marmalade Trust founder and CEO honoured for services to older people. We are delighted to announce that this week, our brilliant founder...
- Apr 30
- 3 min
Finding 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...
- Apr 30
- 4 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 - ...
- Mar 21
- 3 min
How do I know if I'm lonely?
This month, we're taking to social media to answer the most commonly Googled questions about loneliness. One of the questions asked most...
- Mar 20
- 3 min
Why it's so important to connect with people of different generations
Global Intergenerational Week is just around the corner (24 - 30 April 2024)! Encouraging activities and relationships between young and...
- Mar 6
- 5 min
Are loneliness and isolation the same?
Loneliness and isolation are not the same. We can be isolated (alone) and not feel lonely. We can also be surrounded by other people, yet...
- Mar 5
- 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...
- Mar 5
- 5 min
A practical guide to conversations about loneliness
From the moment Marmalade Trust was founded 10 years ago, our aim has been to create a society where we recognise that loneliness exists...
- Mar 5
- 4 min
10 books which teach us about loneliness and connection
In celebration of World Book Day, we got together at Marmalade HQ to compile a list of 10 compelling reads exploring loneliness and the...
- Feb 14
- 2 min
Interaction's epic 24 hr fundraising challenge
Why Interaction are fundraising for Marmalade Trust We're delighted that Interaction have chosen Marmalade Trust as their Charity of the...
- Feb 7
- 3 min
Why do I feel so lonely on Valentine's Day?
Valentine's Day, traditionally a celebration of love and connection, can paradoxically evoke feelings of loneliness for many of us. This...
- Feb 7
- 3 min
How make Valentine's Day feel less lonely this year
Technically, we know that being single on Valentine’s Day isn’t a big deal. It’s just like any other day… But for some reason the thought...
- Jan 30
- 2 min
Positive affirmations for loneliness
Start your day with these 7 affirmations to promote your self-confidence and self-belief.
- Jan 10
- 3 min
Christmas Cheer 2023: Your support made it happen!
Why Christmas Cheer matters At Marmalade Trust, we know that the Christmas period is often the most painful time of year for those...
- Jan 3
- 3 min
10 ways to feel more connected this year
Let's make 2024 a year filled with meaningful connections!
- Jan 1
- 3 min
10 fundraising ideas for 2024
Your fundraising will raise the money that’s crucial to help Marmalade Trust support some of the loneliest people in our region to make...
- Dec 30, 2023
- 2 min
Founder and CEO Amy Perrin Awarded OBE
Marmalade Trust CEO honoured in The King’s New Years Honours List for services to older people. We are delighted to announce that our...
- Nov 14, 2023
- 2 min
Marmalade Trust awarded The King’s Award!
We are delighted and honoured to have been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service! 🎉 Equivalent to an MBE, the...
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