Jun 30, 20205 minFriendships blooming in lockdownWe set up an interim telephone companionship project during the Covid-19 pandemic. One of our wonderful volunteers, shares her experiences.
Jun 10, 20202 minHow Panion is tackling loneliness with connectionAs part of Loneliness Awareness Week, Panion share how they are tackling loneliness by connecting like-minded people.
Jun 9, 20203 minHow Frolo is helping single parents tackle loneliness Frolo, proud supporters of Loneliness Awareness Week is an app and community for single parents. Here's why they're getting involved.
Apr 29, 20202 minSpring newsletterHaving been catapulted into responding to an emergency situation, it didn’t take long for our tiny team to come together and devise a plan!
Mar 13, 20203 minSocial connection in lockdownOur need for social connection is at the heart of being human. But the coronavirus pandemic threatens those connections.
Mar 2, 20201 minChristmas stories - Sylvia & Alison86-year-old Sylvia has joined us on Christmas Day for the past two years. “I couldn’t do without it, I really couldn’t! Although I could...
Mar 1, 20203 minSarah’s tips – Supporting older people with lonelinessWriter, editor, care volunteer and supporter of Marmalade Trust, Sarah Anderson, has written some excellent advice for supporting older...
Feb 2, 20202 minChristmas stories – Fiona & MarieLast Christmas, we invited more than 170 people out for Christmas lunch who would have otherwise spent the day alone. But with 10...
Jan 29, 20202 minHow to feel less lonely on Valentine's DayValentine's Day can feel like one of the loneliness days of the year. Here's our ideas for turning it on its head.
Jan 2, 20202 minChristmas stories - Sarah & Elaine Sarah and Elaine both volunteered at a Christmas Cheer event, and have since become good friends!
Jan 1, 20202 minChristmas stories - Joss & Terry"The day is filled with fun and laughter and joy". Find out how Terry and Joss became friends at our Christmas Cheer event.
Dec 4, 20193 min5 ways to help stop loneliness this ChristmasChristmas is a time when it feels like everyone we know is busy at social gatherings, spending time with friends and family, or shopping...
Dec 2, 20191 minThank you Frameworks!We’ve been so fortunate to be hosted by Framework, a vibrant co-working space in a beautiful Grade 2 listed building in Bristol.
Oct 27, 20191 minWhy Halloween can be stressful for older peopleHalloween is supposed to be fun and spooky. But, as well as going all out on your outfit and letting your kids bounce around in...
Oct 22, 20192 min5 ways to support Marmalade this ChristmasFirst of all, thank you for reading this – you’re amazing! Without our dedicated community of volunteers and supporters donating time or...
Oct 1, 20192 minGive As You LiveDonating to Marmalade Trust doesn’t have to cost you a penny! With Give As You Live, every time you purchase something from most online...
Aug 1, 20192 minLoneliness Awareness Week 2019Here at Marmalade Trust, we have been on cloud nine for the past week as we watched in awe at the amazing response we received to...
Jul 11, 20191 minLoneliness – where did the stigma begin?According to a survey by the Red Cross, one fifth of the UK population are always, or often, lonely. When it comes to voicing our...
Jun 6, 20191 minBe Together Bristol at Colston HallLoneliness is a common emotion that we are all likely to experience at some point in our lives. To help raise awareness and change the...
Jun 3, 20192 minKali’s story of lonelinessIt’s a common misconception that loneliness is something people experience as they get older. In fact, loneliness is a common emotion...