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Our moments of connection
Here's how our team have found little moments of connection recently:
Jun 7, 20233 min read


Celebrating the power of volunteers!
Volunteers are the heart and soul of Marmalade Trust, the awesome individuals who bring joy and companionship to some of the loneliest...
May 31, 20232 min read


How trees teach us about connection
We're delighted to share a guest blog written by Marmalade supporter, and Nature Therapist at Woodland Wellness Centre, Nadine Carr. What...
May 31, 20234 min read


Here's why you should book a solo travel trip
We're delighted to share a guest blog written by Marmalade supporter, and freelance writer, Hannah Walters. As social creatures, we...
May 24, 20233 min read


Join in with the Month of Community
The Month of Community is about creating a focal point in the year to bring people together to reconnect, celebrate what’s local and help...
May 24, 20232 min read


Volunteer for us
Loneliness Awareness Week is just a few weeks away! We're looking for short-term volunteers to join our team who can help us make this...
May 10, 20232 min read


4 ways to feel less lonely in May
I don't know about you, but I for one am glad to be packing away my thick winter coat, and - let's be honest, we're in England - ...
Apr 30, 20233 min read


Advice from Psychotherapist John-Paul Davies
Friend of Marmalade Trust, John-Paul shares five tips on overcoming loneliness and establishing, maintaining and deepening friendships....
Apr 26, 20233 min read


Our brand new website
We're so excited to announce we've created a brilliant new home for our Loneliness Awareness Week campaign! Loneliness Awareness Week...
Apr 26, 20231 min read


4 ways to feel less lonely in May
I don't know about you, but I for one am glad to be packing away my thick winter coat, and - let's be honest, we're in England - ...
Apr 26, 20233 min read


Audiobooks exclusive offer...
We are proud to announce our partnership with Listening Books. They understand how difficult it can be when you experience loneliness or...
Feb 23, 20232 min read


Making meaningful connections when you have hearing loss
We all need meaningful connection - it's part of being human. But when the ability to hear and freely express your thoughts to the rest...
Feb 23, 20233 min read


10 fundraising ideas for 2023
Your fundraising will raise the money that’s crucial to help Marmalade Trust support some of the loneliest people in our region to make...
Jan 20, 20233 min read


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...
Jan 19, 20232 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...
Jan 15, 20233 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...
Dec 1, 20223 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 15, 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...
Nov 7, 20222 min read


Marmalade Companions - Margaret's Story...
After the success of our first Marmalade Companions project, we're already planning ahead for 2023. With the support of kind and...
Sep 14, 20222 min read
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