THE BLOG

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Jul 31, 2017
1 min

Our schools’ workshops

Loneliness doesn’t just affect older people, it can be a difficult experience for anyone to manage, including the young. At Marmalade...

Jul 31, 2017
1 min

The launch of our Loneliness Awareness badges

We designed and launched our first Loneliness Awareness badges, a marmalade slice made from locally sourced wood. Our founder Amy Perrin...

Jul 10, 2017
1 min

Art project shows what we can do about loneliness

In the run-up to our first Loneliness Awareness Week, the Marmalade Trust wanted to hear about what loneliness means to people and what...

Jul 9, 2017
2 min

Our first Loneliness Awareness Week 2017

We launched the UK’s first ever Loneliness awareness week in June, to put the spotlight on what we can all do to combat loneliness – and...

Jul 6, 2017
1 min

Lorna premiere draws Bristol crowds

The highlight of our Loneliness Awareness Week 2017 was an exclusive screening premiere of ‘Lorna’, a film that TV and film director Lee...

Dec 24, 2016
1 min

Bristol restaurants open their doors to lonely people on Christmas Day

Two Bristol based restaurants – The Bristolian in Montpelier, and The Whitchurch in south Bristol, have opened their doors on Christmas...

Dec 7, 2016
2 min

Festive fundraising at Wards Solicitors

Here at Marmalade Trust, we rely on the generous donations of individuals and organisations to make our Christmas day lunches a reality....

Nov 26, 2016
1 min

Charity clothes sale helps beat loneliness

A huge ‘thank you!’ goes to one of our dedicated volunteers, Natalie Wheeler, who organised a clothes sale in aid of Marmalade Trust and...

Nov 16, 2016
1 min

In memory of Violet Perrin

We were sorry to hear that our founder Amy recently lost her beloved grandmother recently, at the amazing age of 101. “She was a...

Nov 3, 2016
2 min

Space for guests this Christmas

It may have only just turned November, but Christmas has already started here at Marmalade Trust! This year we’re hoping to reach even...

Sep 29, 2016
1 min

Our Founder meets Michael Eavis

Our Founder Amy was thrilled to be asked to speak at the Bristol Junior Chamber August meeting alongside none other than the legendary...

Aug 31, 2016
1 min

Marmalade Trust are in Entrepreneurial Spark

We’re thrilled to announce that our Founder Amy Perrin has been accepted into Entrepreneurial Spark. ESpark is the world’s largest free...

May 26, 2016
1 min

Round up of 2015

2015 was a great year for us here at Marmalade Trust. Here’s a snapshot of some of the highlights: We won an award from Sirona Health...

Jan 1, 2016
1 min

Marmalade Trust on National TV!

The run up to Christmas is especially busy here at Marmalade Trust, as our team and our amazing volunteers work hard to arrange all the...

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