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News, stories and insights from the team at Marmalade Trust


4 ways to feel less lonely in November
Hi friends! Meg from Marmalade Trust here. Making friends and new connections can be hard work, especially when we’re feeling lonely. It...
Oct 16, 20243 min read


11 years of Marmalade Trust
To celebrate the 11th anniversary of Marmalade Trust, we're taking a trip down memory lane. Without our dedicated community of volunteers...
Oct 15, 20246 min read


Why Christmas is a brilliant time of year to volunteer🎄
There’s no better time to volunteer than Christmas. Join us in 2024 for our Christmas Cheer campaign.
Oct 10, 20243 min read


How to make new connections in your community
If you’re feeling lonely, it may be a sign that you need to expand your social network. When you move to a new city, become a parent,...
Oct 8, 20248 min read


4 ways to feel less lonely in October
Hi friends! Meg from Marmalade Trust here. October brings crisp air, cosy jumpers, and the vibrant colours of autumn leaves. It’s a month...
Oct 1, 20243 min read


Volunteer stories | Rebecca
While Christmas is often filled with the warmth of family and festive celebrations, for many, it can be one of the loneliest, most...
Sep 20, 20243 min read


How your business or organisation can get involved this Christmas
Charitable support for Marmalade Trust is a great way to engage staff, customers, and key stakeholders while meeting your corporate...
Sep 20, 20243 min read


How audiobooks can help with loneliness
What is loneliness? Loneliness is a normal human emotion, it’s our bodies' way of telling us we need more human connection. Loneliness...
Sep 4, 20243 min read


15 festive fundraising ideas for 2024
First of all - thank you for clicking onto this page - you're awesome! 😊 We wanted to put together some of the best festive fundraising...
Aug 25, 20245 min read


4 ways to feel less lonely in September
Hi friends! Meg from Marmalade Trust here. To me, September feels like a month of new beginnings, a time to buy new stationary and find...
Aug 25, 20243 min read


Volunteer stories | Alison
While Christmas is often filled with the warmth of family and festive celebrations, for many, it can be one of the loneliest, most...
Aug 22, 20242 min read


Men and loneliness: Tips for connection and making new friends
This week on our blog, we're delighted to shine a light on the brilliant advice written by long-time Marmalade Trust supporter and...
Aug 6, 20244 min read


How we designed a project to help people find connection
Our 2024 Marmalade Companions project has come to an end and we'd love to tell you more about it! Why we started the project When we've...
Aug 2, 20243 min read


Loneliness in the summer holidays
We know summer holidays can be filled with fun adventures and exciting plans, and it's easy to get caught up in the highlights you see on...
Aug 2, 20244 min read


4 ways to feel less lonely in August
Hi friends! Meg from Marmalade Trust here. In the past week or so the weather has finally got the memo and it's been properly feeling...
Aug 1, 20245 min read

The incredible impact: Loneliness Awareness Week 2024
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Loneliness Awareness Week this year, which was our biggest and furthest reaching campaign yet! We...
Jul 2, 20243 min read


Member stories | Kev
Marmalade Connections is a time-limited 1:1 project operating across much of the South West. Friendly volunteers make a weekly call to...
Jul 1, 20242 min read


Volunteer stories | Alice
Joining us as a volunteer not only changes lives but also offers a chance to forge lasting friendships, enjoy meaningful experiences, and...
Jul 1, 20243 min read


4 ways to feel less lonely in July
At Marmalade HQ, we're still smiling after the huge success of Loneliness Awareness Week 2024! We were blown away with the number of...
Jun 28, 20244 min read


Our summer party!
During Loneliness Awareness Week 2024, we were delighted to host a joyous summer party event in Bristol. We want to take a moment to give...
Jun 25, 20241 min read
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