Marmalade Founder Amy makes 2018 Independent Happy List
Happy days! Our wonderful Founder Amy has just been included in this year’s Independent Happy List. Amy was amongst “50 outstanding...
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News, stories and insights from the team at Marmalade Trust
Jul 30, 20181 min read
Marmalade Trust stages friendly market ‘take over’
On this sunny Friday afternoon, Marmalade Trust lit-up the Bear Pit market with entertainment from Bring your Own Baby Choir and dancing...
Jun 30, 20181 min read
That’s the LAW: an amazing response to Loneliness Awareness Week
The response to our second ever Loneliness Awareness Week (LAW) has been amazing. From Aberdeen to Finchley, from Bristol to Newquay,...
Jun 29, 20183 min read
“Having my Buddy Alison has given me a push to keep going”
Michael joined us for our Christmas Day Lunch for the first time in 2017. It was a complete change for him and he said the company did...
Jun 6, 20181 min read
Letters of loneliness
In this guest blog, editor James Withey tells us about The Recovery Letters, a new book that is helping to combat loneliness. “Feeling...
May 31, 20182 min read
“Somewhere in me was a misguided assumption of what a ‘lonely’ person should be”
Vicki shares her experience of volunteering for Marmalade Trust I am proud to say that I am a volunteer with Marmalade Trust, as well as...
May 30, 20181 min read
How (Not) To Live In Suburbia: loneliness show comes to Bristol
It’s been described as “funny, frank and compassionate” (The Stage) and a “heartbreakingly autobiographical performance” (Festmag). Last...
May 30, 20182 min read
Ray of light: Marmalade’s founder Amy receives award for loneliness work
We are hugely excited and proud to write this. Points of Light is an award for outstanding individual volunteers in the community. Set up...
Mar 25, 20181 min read
“I will remember this as long as I live”
My boyfriend, Charlie and I decided to do something different for Christmas 2017. We love our families very much but we are in the...
Mar 12, 20181 min read
A smile a day helps keep loneliness at bay!
They say laughter is the best medicine… At times it might not feel like there’s much to feel happy about – but a simple smile can lift a...
Mar 8, 20182 min read
You’re not alone in feeling alone
When we’re living with loneliness, it can feel like we’re the only person suffering. Especially when the world around is seems to be full...
Mar 2, 20181 min read
An inspiring institute: Clifton WI supports the Marmalade Trust
Our Project Coordinator Natalie went to give a talk at the Clifton Women’s Institute this week – and the evening ended in a wonderful...
Jul 31, 20171 min read
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, 20171 min read
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, 20171 min read
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, 20172 min read
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, 20171 min read
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, 20161 min read
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, 20162 min read
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, 20161 min read
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...
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