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News, stories and insights from the team at Marmalade Trust


Men and loneliness: Tips for connection and making new friends
This week on our blog, we're delighted to shine a light on the brilliant advice written by long-time Marmalade Trust supporter and...
Aug 6, 20244 min read


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...
Aug 2, 20243 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 2, 20244 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...
Aug 1, 20245 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...
Jul 2, 20243 min read


Member stories | Kev
Marmalade Connections is a time-limited 1:1 project operating across much of the South West. Friendly volunteers make a weekly call to...
Jun 30, 20242 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 30, 20243 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 28, 20244 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 25, 20241 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 18, 20243 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 13, 20243 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 12, 20242 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 10, 20242 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 5, 20243 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...
Jun 2, 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 31, 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, 20242 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, 20243 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 30, 20244 min read
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