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News, stories and insights from the team at Marmalade Trust


10 ways to feel more connected in 2025
Here's our community top tips for feeling connected this year: 1- Reading challenge I set myself a reading challenge last year, pledging...
Dec 6, 20243 min read


Reflecting on the year: 2024 highlights and plans for 2025
As we approach the end of 2024, we’re taking a moment to reflect on an incredible year of connection, growth, and impact. From...
Nov 28, 20245 min read


Join the festive singalong on Christmas Day!
This Christmas Day, we're excited to join the wonderful Homechoir for a LIVE festive singalong filled with joy and connection! 🎶 🎄🌟...
Nov 26, 20241 min read


The art of checking in: How to support people experiencing loneliness
If you’ve ever gone through a tough time (or even a regular time) and had someone reach out to check on you, then you know how nice it...
Nov 22, 20247 min read


Lonely at Christmas: How to feel less lonely this festive season
The festive season is often portrayed as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. Images of family gatherings, lavish gift exchanges,...
Nov 22, 20245 min read


Cheers to an unforgettable evening!
Thank you to The HEINEKEN Company for arranging and hosting an amazing charity ball at The Engine Works in Glasgow in support...
Nov 12, 20241 min read


Self-care for loneliness
Self-care is a common phrase these days when it comes to our general wellbeing, but it can apply to loneliness too. You might not be sure...
Nov 7, 20244 min read


How you can support Marmalade this Christmas
We really do have a fantastic community at Marmalade Trust and each year we're blown away by the number of kind people who offer their...
Oct 31, 20244 min read


How creativity helps us navigate grief and loneliness
In times of grief and loneliness, finding ways to process these profound emotions can feel overwhelming. For many, creativity offers a...
Oct 30, 20244 min read


4 ways to feel less lonely in November
Hi friends! Meg from Marmalade Trust here. Making friends and new connections can be hard work, especially when we’re feeling lonely. It...
Oct 16, 20243 min read


11 years of Marmalade Trust
To celebrate the 11th anniversary of Marmalade Trust, we're taking a trip down memory lane. Without our dedicated community of volunteers...
Oct 15, 20246 min read


Why Christmas is a brilliant time of year to volunteer🎄
There’s no better time to volunteer than Christmas. Join us in 2024 for our Christmas Cheer campaign.
Oct 10, 20243 min read


How to make new connections in your community
If you’re feeling lonely, it may be a sign that you need to expand your social network. When you move to a new city, become a parent,...
Oct 8, 20248 min read


4 ways to feel less lonely in October
Hi friends! Meg from Marmalade Trust here. October brings crisp air, cosy jumpers, and the vibrant colours of autumn leaves. It’s a month...
Oct 1, 20243 min read


Volunteer stories | Rebecca
While Christmas is often filled with the warmth of family and festive celebrations, for many, it can be one of the loneliest, most...
Sep 20, 20243 min read


How your business or organisation can get involved this Christmas
Charitable support for Marmalade Trust is a great way to engage staff, customers, and key stakeholders while meeting your corporate...
Sep 20, 20243 min read


How audiobooks can help with loneliness
What is loneliness? Loneliness is a normal human emotion, it’s our bodies' way of telling us we need more human connection. Loneliness...
Sep 4, 20243 min read


15 festive fundraising ideas for 2024
First of all - thank you for clicking onto this page - you're awesome! 😊 We wanted to put together some of the best festive fundraising...
Aug 25, 20245 min read


4 ways to feel less lonely in September
Hi friends! Meg from Marmalade Trust here. To me, September feels like a month of new beginnings, a time to buy new stationary and find...
Aug 25, 20243 min read


Volunteer stories | Alison
While Christmas is often filled with the warmth of family and festive celebrations, for many, it can be one of the loneliest, most...
Aug 21, 20242 min read
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