Blog | Loneliness Awareness

Jun 13, 20232 min read

An exciting new sponsor - Sky!

We are thrilled to announce that Sky is one of our partners for Loneliness Awareness Week. Together, we are joining forces to raise...

Jun 13, 20233 min read

Partnering with Famileo for Loneliness Awareness Week

Famileo, the beloved family newspaper that bridges the gap between generations, has partnered with Marmalade Trust for our Loneliness...

Jun 13, 20232 min read

New report by The Cares Family sets out how to build social connection in communities

For Loneliness Awareness Week, The Cares Family has published a report that sets out ten techniques to build meaningful connection...

Jun 13, 20232 min read

From loneliness to connection: How singer-songwriter Jack Watkins found inspiration

Friend of Marmalade Trust, Jack Watkins, is a British singer-songwriter-producer. His first EP, Light in the Dark, reaching the top 10 in...

Jun 13, 20233 min read

Partnering with Famileo for Loneliness Awareness Week

Famileo, the beloved family newspaper that bridges the gap between generations, has partnered with Marmalade Trust for our Loneliness...

Jun 13, 20233 min read

Loneliness Awareness Week goes Global

This year, we are delighted to be working with representatives from countries across the world to share the messaging further....

Jun 13, 20232 min read

From loneliness to connection: How singer-songwriter Jack Watkins found inspiration

Friend of Marmalade Trust, Jack Watkins, is a British singer-songwriter-producer. His first EP, Light in the Dark, reaching the top 10 in...

Jun 12, 20233 min read

Loneliness Awareness Week goes Global

This year, we are delighted to be working with representatives from countries across the world to share the messaging further....

Jun 12, 20233 min read

The silent epidemic: New research by Nextdoor

A new survey by Nextdoor has revealed that 85% of UK adults have experienced loneliness within the last 12 months. Almost half (44%) feel...

Jun 11, 20233 min read

The silent epidemic: New research by Nextdoor

A new survey by Nextdoor has revealed that 85% of UK adults have experienced loneliness within the last 12 months. Almost half (44%) feel...

Jun 9, 20232 min read

It started with a simple 'hello'

How Sammy and Irene became friends

Jun 9, 20232 min read

The City Girl Network join Loneliness Awareness Week

🌟 We are thrilled to have The City Girl Network joining our Loneliness Awareness Week campaign! 💙 With over 110,000 women across cities...

Jun 7, 20233 min read

Our moments of connection

Here's how our team have found little moments of connection recently:

May 31, 20232 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, 20234 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 24, 20233 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, 20232 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 10, 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...

Apr 29, 20233 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

Advice from Psychotherapist John-Paul Davies

Friend of Marmalade Trust, John-Paul shares five tips on overcoming loneliness and establishing, maintaining and deepening friendships....

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