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In this honest, heartfelt piece, Drew Davies talks about the loneliness that took him by surprise and how speaking about it helped him heal. My loneliness caught me by surprise, as I’m sure it does for many of us. A family member died. A long-term relationship ended. Our mutual friends became less mutual. I found myself living – and working – alone, and the walls started to close in. I’m a novelist, so I’m used to spending a lot of time by myself. My last book, “The Locked-Aw

In this guest blog for Loneliness Awareness Week, Life Story Writer Rachel Lewis shares how her “Memories and Milestones” project uses creative storytelling to build connection, confidence, and community, helping people feel less alone and more understood. Loneliness can touch anyone, at any stage of life. It affects our confidence, health, and sense of belonging. As a Life Story Writer, I’ve seen how powerful it can be when people take time to reflect, reconnect, and share t

Georgina from loneliness charity Re-engage discusses new conversations and learning in the field of loneliness.

New research conducted by Marmalade Trust, in partnership with Ipsos, reveals stigma is stopping people opening up about loneliness.

Coach, presenter and mentor Kim Ingleby details her volunteering journey and offers little tips for alleviating loneliness.

Coach, presenter and mentor Kim Ingleby details her volunteering journey and offers little tips for alleviating loneliness.

Bristol Menopause & Wellwoman Clinic explore loneliness and menopause, and outline their events for Loneliness Awareness Week.

Ruth Lowe, Head of Loneliness Services at Age UK, explores the power of forming connections.

Helen Meech, Executive Director of The Climate Coalition, describes how The Great Big Green Week celebrates the power of people coming together to protect nature.

Yvonne Dawson, Head of Learning and Partnerships at Camerados, describes how Public Living Rooms create community and connection.

Duncan Silvey, co-founder of BS3 Daddin', describes how the playgroup provides a space for dads to get together in Bristol.

Citizens Advice describe how their services help people stay connected, and explain why they're taking part in Loneliness Awareness Week.

Bristol activities to take part in during Loneliness Awareness Week (9 - 15 June 2025).

Activities to take part in during Loneliness Awareness Week (9 - 15 June 2025).

David Barclay, Warm Welcome Campaign Director, describes why Warm Welcome are getting involved in Loneliness Awareness Week.

Activities to take part in during Loneliness Awareness Week (9 - 15 June 2025).

In the run up to Loneliness Awareness Week, Dr Sam Carr explores the relationship between loneliness and storytelling.

In the run up to Loneliness Awareness Week, Women's Work Lab explore the prevalence of loneliness in motherhood and steps mums can take to alleviate the feeling.

Andrew Wileman, Deputy Director for Older People and the Loneliness Lead for UK and Ireland at the Salvation Army, describes how The Salvation Army is responding to loneliness.

Matthew Martin, Health and Wellbeing Officer at Swim England, describes how swimming helps us connect with others.

Dr Lalitaa Suglani outlines steps towards understanding loneliness and making connections.

From the moment Marmalade Trust was founded, our aim has been to create a society where we recognise that loneliness exists and support...

This month, we're taking to social media to answer the most commonly Googled questions about loneliness. One of the questions asked most...

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Loneliness Awareness Week this year, which was our biggest and furthest reaching campaign yet! We...

At Marmalade HQ, we're still smiling after the huge success of Loneliness Awareness Week 2024! We were blown away with the number of...

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...

Loneliness Awareness Week helped to highlight lots of the amazing connection building activities and events that happen across the UK and...

There have been so many fantastic connection-building activities and events that have taken place to mark Loneliness Awareness Week 2024,...

We want to highlight the support of Heineken UK as our main partner in delivering Loneliness Awareness Week this year. Heineken UK have...

The power of micro connections Do you feel uplifted when you exchange a smile with a stranger in the street? How about making small talk...

We’re delighted to be once again sharing the message of loneliness awareness globally with #GlobalLonelinessAwarenessWeek....

Loneliness Awareness Week raises awareness of loneliness and empowers everyone to make connections across the UK and worldwide. Join us...

We’re delighted to be once again sharing the message of loneliness awareness globally with #GlobalLonelinessAwarenessWeek....

Loneliness Awareness Week raises awareness of loneliness and empowers everyone to make connections across the UK and worldwide. Join us...

Volunteers are the heart and soul of Marmalade Trust, the awesome individuals who bring joy and companionship to some of the loneliest...

On Tuesday 21st May, two of our incredible Marmalade Trust volunteers, David and Alison, attended a Garden Party hosted by the Royal...

We all feel lonely at times – it’s a natural human emotion. We're biologically wired for social contact, and loneliness is our signal...

In the month of June, as the warmth of summer arrives, it's the perfect time to foster meaningful connections and embrace the power of...

The Month of Community is a time to come together to celebrate everything that makes our communities great. Millions of people take part...

Loneliness Awareness Week raises awareness of loneliness and empowers everyone to make connections across the UK and worldwide. Join us...

Marmalade Trust founder and CEO honoured for services to older people. We are delighted to announce that this week, our brilliant founder...

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...

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 - ...

Global Intergenerational Week is just around the corner (24 - 30 April 2024)! Encouraging activities and relationships between young and...

Loneliness and isolation are not the same. We can be isolated (alone) and not feel lonely. We can also be surrounded by other people, yet...

The longest and most comprehensive study on happiness comes from Harvard University. Researchers have followed two groups of men (and...

In celebration of World Book Day, we got together at Marmalade HQ to compile a list of 10 compelling reads exploring loneliness and the...

Why Interaction are fundraising for Marmalade Trust We're delighted that Interaction have chosen Marmalade Trust as their Charity of the...

Valentine's Day, traditionally a celebration of love and connection, can paradoxically evoke feelings of loneliness for many of us. This...

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...