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...
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News, stories and insights from the team at Marmalade Trust
Jan 15, 20233 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...
Dec 1, 20223 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...
Nov 15, 20222 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 7, 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...
Aug 31, 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...
Jul 31, 20223 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, 20222 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...
Jun 7, 20223 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...
May 9, 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 3, 20222 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...
Apr 5, 20224 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...
Mar 28, 20223 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 22, 20222 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
£523.21 raised at LUSH Charity Pot event
We are very grateful to LUSH in Bristol's Broadmead shopping centre for holding a charity pot sale for Marmalade Trust in their store...
Jan 10, 20222 min read
Marmalade Memories...
Happy New year from Marmalade Trust! As we go into a new year, we thought we would share a few memories and thanks from 2021... We got...
Nov 29, 20212 min read
Connecting this Christmas
The countdown to Christmas is officially on, and we're really looking forward to bringing plenty of festive cheer and companionship to...
Oct 28, 20211 min read
Volunteer applications open! 🎄
* Please note - since posting, we have successfully recruited all of the volunteers we need. Thank you! * Christmas can be the hardest,...
Oct 21, 20214 min read
It's the most wonderful, and lonely, time of year...
For many of us, the festive season is the hardest, most painful, loneliest time of year. Here's our tips for managing feelings of loneliness
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