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News, stories and insights from the team at Marmalade Trust


Volunteer stories | Joss
While Christmas is often filled with the warmth of family and festive celebrations, for many, it can be one of the loneliest, most...
Jan 1, 20212 min read


Understanding loneliness toolkit
We're delighted to connect once again with The Great Together to produce an Understanding Loneliness Toolkit.
Dec 2, 20201 min read


Connecting this Christmas
At Marmalade Trust, we're determined to bring joy and companionship to those experiencing loneliness. Here's some of our winter plans...
Dec 1, 20202 min read


7 ways to combat loneliness whilst WFH
Almost overnight, 49% of the UK population began working from home (1) and we’re still figuring it out to say the least. Whilst some of...
Nov 6, 20204 min read


Christmas Cheer design competition!
Create a beautiful design for the lids of our Connection Advent Boxes!
Oct 23, 20202 min read


Carer loneliness
A guest blog from A Carer's Heart exploring the unique loneliness experienced by many carers.
Sep 9, 20208 min read


Recognising loneliness in friends and family
A guest blog from supporter Ruby Clarkson all about spotting the first signs of loneliness in your family and friends.
Aug 31, 20204 min read


What a difference a friend makes...
Marmalade companionship case study ​ Margaret, aged 97 yrs old, lives in Bristol, she has no family and usually manages with support from...
Aug 31, 20202 min read


Loneliness Awareness Week | 2020
Hosted by Marmalade Trust, our annual campaign in June raises awareness of loneliness and gets people talking about it. Here's what we...
Aug 31, 20203 min read


Summer party!
We were delighted to be able to host a physically distanced tea party for some of our most isolated Marmalade Trust members in August....
Aug 30, 20201 min read


Tackling loneliness one email at a time
"I do believe it has encouraged a lot of people to stop in their busy lives and consider loneliness, just a small little prompt"
Aug 2, 20203 min read


Bringing people together with dance
To mark the beginning of Loneliness Awareness Week 2020, Life Dancers Bristol gathered for a socially-distanced performance full of joy!...
Jul 22, 20201 min read


Friendships blooming in lockdown
We set up an interim telephone companionship project during the Covid-19 pandemic. One of our wonderful volunteers, shares her experiences.
Jun 30, 20205 min read


How Panion is tackling loneliness with connection
As part of Loneliness Awareness Week, Panion share how they are tackling loneliness by connecting like-minded people.
Jun 10, 20202 min read


How Frolo is helping single parents tackle loneliness
Frolo, proud supporters of Loneliness Awareness Week is an app and community for single parents. Here's why they're getting involved.
Jun 9, 20203 min read


Spring newsletter
Having been catapulted into responding to an emergency situation, it didn’t take long for our tiny team to come together and devise a plan!
Apr 29, 20202 min read


Social connection in lockdown
Our need for social connection is at the heart of being human. But the coronavirus pandemic threatens those connections.
Mar 13, 20203 min read


Christmas stories - Sylvia & Alison
86-year-old Sylvia has joined us on Christmas Day for the past two years. “I couldn’t do without it, I really couldn’t! Although I could...
Mar 2, 20201 min read


Sarah’s tips – Supporting older people with loneliness
Writer, editor, care volunteer and supporter of Marmalade Trust, Sarah Anderson, has written some excellent advice for supporting older...
Mar 1, 20203 min read


Christmas stories – Fiona & Marie
Last Christmas, we invited more than 170 people out for Christmas lunch who would have otherwise spent the day alone. But with 10...
Feb 2, 20202 min read
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