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News, stories and insights from the team at Marmalade Trust®
Feb 7, 20243 min read
How make Valentine's Day feel less lonely this year
Technically, we know that being single on Valentine’s Day isn’t a big deal. It’s just like any other day… But for some reason the thought...
Jan 30, 20242 min read
Positive affirmations for loneliness
Start your day with these 7 affirmations to promote your self-confidence and self-belief.
Jan 10, 20243 min read
Christmas Cheer 2023: Your support made it happen!
Why Christmas Cheer matters At Marmalade Trust, we know that the Christmas period is often the most painful time of year for those...
Jan 3, 20243 min read
10 ways to feel more connected this year
Let's make 2024 a year filled with meaningful connections!
Jan 1, 20243 min read
10 fundraising ideas for 2024
Your fundraising will raise the money that’s crucial to help Marmalade Trust support some of the loneliest people in our region to make...
Dec 30, 20232 min read
Founder and CEO Amy Perrin Awarded OBE
Marmalade Trust CEO honoured in The King’s New Years Honours List for services to older people. We are delighted to announce that our...
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Marmalade Trust awarded The King’s Award!
We are delighted and honoured to have been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service! 🎉 Equivalent to an MBE, the...
Nov 10, 20233 min read
How you can support Marmalade this Christmas
This week, our Volunteer Coordinator, Helen, shared the news that all volunteer positions have now been filled for this Christmas - whoop...
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Golfing for good: Wain Homes' generous donation
We are so thankful for the wonderful support we have received from Wain Homes! We were delighted to receive an incredible £16,000...
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Heineken hosts inaugral charity gala ball raising vital funds
We were delighted to attend a glittering gala ball at the stunning Monastery in Manchester to celebrate our partnership with HEINEKEN UK....
Nov 2, 20232 min read
Our 10th birthday party!
This week held a special celebration to mark 10 incredible years of Marmalade Trust and the special people who helped make it all...
Oct 25, 20232 min read
Introducing the Marmalade cocktail and dessert
Raising awareness with a marmalade-themed dessert and cocktail!
Oct 18, 20235 min read
10 ways to support Marmalade Trust
First of all, thank you for reading this – you’re amazing! Without our dedicated community of volunteers and supporters donating time or...
Oct 18, 20235 min read
10 years of talking about loneliness
From the moment Marmalade Trust was founded 10 years ago, our aim has been to create a society where we recognise that loneliness exists...
Sep 30, 20235 min read
Our story
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Marmalade Trust, we're taking a trip down memory lane. Without our dedicated community of volunteers...
Sep 22, 20233 min read
A cosy connection: how keeping warm can ease winter loneliness
It isn’t easy trying to maintain a sense of community and connection as the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop in winter. This...
Aug 31, 20232 min read
Loneliness and dementia
Loneliness is a universal human experience that can affect anyone, regardless of age or background. But it is a sad reality that...
Aug 30, 20234 min read
Navigating loneliness: A guide for freshers
Congratulations on this exciting chapter of your life as a university fresher! You’re finally on your own and can make your own...
Aug 2, 20233 min read
Feeling lonely? 11 podcasts to help you feel less alone
Here are our top podcasts that offer solace and understanding when you're feeling lonely.
Aug 2, 20234 min read
Unraveling the connection between loneliness and grief
Life's journey is filled with myriad emotions, each with its unique colour and depth. Among these emotions, loneliness and grief stand as...
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