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News, stories and insights from the team at Marmalade Trust
- Feb 23, 2023
- 3 min
Making 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...
- Jan 20, 2023
- 3 min
10 fundraising ideas for 2023
Your fundraising will raise the money that’s crucial to help Marmalade Trust support some of the loneliest people in our region to make...
- Jan 19, 2023
- 2 min
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...
- Jan 15, 2023
- 3 min
Christmas Cheer in 2022!
At Marmalade Trust, we know that the Christmas period is a difficult time of year for people experiencing loneliness and for the last few...
- Dec 1, 2022
- 3 min
Try these 7 activities to help with winter loneliness
We experience loneliness at different points in our lives, regardless of age, stage in life or social situation. Loneliness is a sign...
- Nov 15, 2022
- 2 min
A day in the life of an occupational therapy student on placement
Here at the Marmalade Trust, we had the pleasure of Karen joining us for her Occupational Therapy placement as part of her university...
- Nov 15, 2022
- 2 min
Our Trustees!
Last week was Trustees Week, and we wanted to share another Marmalade Trust trustee story. Here's what Hatty had to say... 1. What is...
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min
It's Trustees Week!
To celebrate Trustees Week, we want to say a HUGE thank you to all of our wonderful trustees for their commitment and dedication to...
- Sep 14, 2022
- 2 min
Marmalade Companions - Margaret's Story...
After the success of our first Marmalade Companions project, we're already planning ahead for 2023. With the support of kind and...
- Aug 22, 2022
- 2 min
Marmalade Companions - Duncan's Story...
Duncan was one of 101 volunteers involved in the Marmalade Companions project. And we're so thankful to each and every one of them for...
- Aug 16, 2022
- 2 min
Marmalade Companions - Helen's Story...
After 15 fantastic weeks, our first Marmalade Companions project has come to an end. Trained volunteers (Marmalade Companions) supported...
- Jun 8, 2022
- 2 min
My life is better with Irene in it
Sammy, 36, from Bristol met Irene through volunteering with the Marmalade Trust. After the project ended, they mutually decided they...
- May 9, 2022
- 3 min
‘How blogging about mum’s dementia made me feel less alone’
In this guest blog, we find out how writing about your experience of loneliness is a great way to manage the feeling and process...
- May 3, 2022
- 2 min
Wiper & True brewery chooses Marmalade Trust as their Charity partner throughout May
Find out how you can enjoy Wiper & True beers and support us We are excited to announce that Bristol brewery Wiper & True has chosen to...
- Apr 5, 2022
- 4 min
Green shoots of recovery
In this blog we consider the impact that the pandemic may have had on our emotional state, plus ways we can ‘refill our cups’ to help...
- Mar 28, 2022
- 3 min
Sally's Greenman Ultra Trail Run
Sally Greenland, one of our superstar fundraisers, ran an incredible 46 muddy miles around Bristol to support Marmalade Trust Last summer...
- Mar 22, 2022
- 2 min
Enjoy a free drink and support Marmalade Trust
Spring has officially sprung! Is there a better feeling than stepping out of the house and the sunshine streaming onto your face? This...
- Mar 22, 2022
- 2 min
£523.21 raised at LUSH Charity Pot event
We are very grateful to LUSH in Bristol's Broadmead shopping centre for holding a charity pot sale for Marmalade Trust in their store...
- Jan 10, 2022
- 2 min
Marmalade Memories...
Happy New year from Marmalade Trust! As we go into a new year, we thought we would share a few memories and thanks from 2021... We got...
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