How we designed a project to help people find connection
Our 2024 Marmalade Companions project has come to an end and we'd love to tell you more about it! Why we started the project When we've...
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News, stories and insights from the team at Marmalade Trust
Aug 24 min read
Loneliness in the summer holidays
We know summer holidays can be filled with fun adventures and exciting plans, and it's easy to get caught up in the highlights you see on...
Aug 15 min read
4 ways to feel less lonely in August
Hi friends! Meg from Marmalade Trust here. In the past week or so the weather has finally got the memo and it's been properly feeling...
Jul 23 min read
The incredible impact: Loneliness Awareness Week 2024
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Loneliness Awareness Week this year, which was our biggest and furthest reaching campaign yet! We...
Jun 302 min read
Member stories | Kev
Marmalade Companions is a time-limited 1:1 project operating across Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos. Friendly volunteers make a...
Jun 303 min read
Volunteer stories | Alice
Joining us as a volunteer not only changes lives but also offers a chance to forge lasting friendships, enjoy meaningful experiences, and...
Jun 284 min read
4 ways to feel less lonely in July
At Marmalade HQ, we're still smiling after the huge success of Loneliness Awareness Week 2024! We were blown away with the number of...
Jun 251 min read
Our summer party!
During Loneliness Awareness Week 2024, we were delighted to host a joyous summer party event in Bristol. We want to take a moment to give...
Jun 183 min read
Year round connection-building activity ideas
Loneliness Awareness Week helped to highlight lots of the amazing connection building activities and events that happen across the UK and...
Jun 133 min read
A few Loneliness Awareness Week highlights so far...
There have been so many fantastic connection-building activities and events that have taken place to mark Loneliness Awareness Week 2024,...
Jun 122 min read
Celebrating the support of HEINEKEN UK this Loneliness Awareness Week
We want to highlight the support of Heineken UK as our main partner in delivering Loneliness Awareness Week this year. Heineken UK have...
Jun 102 min read
Our moments of connection
The power of micro connections Do you feel uplifted when you exchange a smile with a stranger in the street? How about making small talk...
Jun 53 min read
Loneliness Awareness Week goes global once again
We’re delighted to be once again sharing the message of loneliness awareness globally with #GlobalLonelinessAwarenessWeek....
Jun 22 min read
How to get involved: 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 312 min read
Member stories | Michael
Marmalade Companions is a time-limited 1:1 project operating across Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos. Friendly volunteers make a...
May 302 min read
Celebrating the power of volunteers!
Volunteers are the heart and soul of Marmalade Trust, the awesome individuals who bring joy and companionship to some of the loneliest...
May 303 min read
Volunteers celebrate award at Buckingham Palace garden party
On Tuesday 21st May, two of our incredible Marmalade Trust volunteers, David and Alison, attended a Garden Party hosted by the Royal...
May 303 min read
Loneliness and being LGBTQ+
We all feel lonely at times – it’s a natural human emotion. We're biologically wired for social contact, and loneliness is our signal...
May 304 min read
4 ways to feel less lonely in June
In the month of June, as the warmth of summer arrives, it's the perfect time to foster meaningful connections and embrace the power of...
May 171 min read
Join in with the Month of Community
The Month of Community is a time to come together to celebrate everything that makes our communities great. Millions of people take part...
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