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News, stories and insights from the team at Marmalade Trust


Advice from Psychotherapist John-Paul Davies
Friend of Marmalade Trust, John-Paul shares five tips on overcoming loneliness and establishing, maintaining and deepening friendships....
Apr 26, 20233 min read


Our brand new website
We're so excited to announce we've created a brilliant new home for our Loneliness Awareness Week campaign! Loneliness Awareness Week...
Apr 26, 20231 min read


Audiobooks exclusive offer...
We are proud to announce our partnership with Listening Books. They understand how difficult it can be when you experience loneliness or...
Feb 23, 20232 min read


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...
Feb 23, 20233 min read


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 20, 20233 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...
Jan 19, 20232 min read


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...
Jan 15, 20233 min read


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...
Dec 1, 20223 min read


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, 20222 min read


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 15, 20222 min read


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...
Nov 7, 20222 min read


Member stories | Margaret
Marmalade Companions is a time-limited 1:1 project operating across Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos. Friendly volunteers make a...
Aug 31, 20222 min read


Volunteer stories | Duncan
Volunteer Duncan was involved in the Marmalade Companions project. We're so thankful to each and every one of of volunteers for...
Jul 31, 20223 min read


Member stories | Helen
Marmalade Companions is a time-limited 1:1 project operating across Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos. Friendly volunteers make a...
Jul 31, 20222 min read


Volunteer stories | Sammy
Joining us as a volunteer not only changes lives but also offers a chance to forge lasting friendships, enjoy meaningful experiences, and...
Jun 7, 20223 min read


‘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 9, 20223 min read


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...
May 3, 20222 min read


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...
Apr 5, 20224 min read


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 28, 20223 min read


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, 20222 min read
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