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Jun 2, 20242 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 31, 20242 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 30, 20242 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 30, 20243 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 30, 20243 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 30, 20244 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 17, 20241 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...
May 13, 20243 min read
Volunteer stories | Ian
Joining us as a volunteer not only changes lives but also offers a chance to forge lasting friendships, enjoy meaningful experiences, and...
May 8, 20243 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20243 min read
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, 20244 min read
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, 20243 min read
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, 20243 min read
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, 20245 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20245 min read
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, 20244 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20243 min read
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...
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