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A practical guide to conversations about loneliness
From the moment Marmalade Trust was founded, our aim has been to create a society where we recognise that loneliness exists and support...
Mar 185 min read
How do I know if I'm lonely?
This month, we're taking to social media to answer the most commonly Googled questions about loneliness. One of the questions asked most...
Mar 183 min read
The incredible impact: Loneliness Awareness Week 2024
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Loneliness Awareness Week this year, which was our biggest and furthest reaching campaign yet! We...
Jul 2, 20243 min read
4 ways to feel less lonely in July
At Marmalade HQ, we're still smiling after the huge success of Loneliness Awareness Week 2024! We were blown away with the number of...
Jun 28, 20244 min read
Our summer party!
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...
Jun 25, 20241 min read
Year round connection-building activity ideas
Loneliness Awareness Week helped to highlight lots of the amazing connection building activities and events that happen across the UK and...
Jun 18, 20243 min read
A few Loneliness Awareness Week highlights so far...
There have been so many fantastic connection-building activities and events that have taken place to mark Loneliness Awareness Week 2024,...
Jun 13, 20243 min read
Celebrating the support of HEINEKEN UK this Loneliness Awareness Week
We want to highlight the support of Heineken UK as our main partner in delivering Loneliness Awareness Week this year. Heineken UK have...
Jun 12, 20242 min read
Our moments of connection
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...
Jun 10, 20242 min read
Loneliness Awareness Week goes global once again
We’re delighted to be once again sharing the message of loneliness awareness globally with #GlobalLonelinessAwarenessWeek....
Jun 10, 20243 min read
Getting involved in Loneliness Awareness Week 2024
Loneliness Awareness Week raises awareness of loneliness and empowers everyone to make connections across the UK and worldwide. Join us...
Jun 7, 20242 min read
Loneliness Awareness Week goes global once again
We’re delighted to be once again sharing the message of loneliness awareness globally with #GlobalLonelinessAwarenessWeek....
Jun 5, 20243 min read
How to get involved: Loneliness Awareness Week 2024
Loneliness Awareness Week raises awareness of loneliness and empowers everyone to make connections across the UK and worldwide. Join us...
Jun 2, 20242 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 30, 20242 min read
Volunteers celebrate award at Buckingham Palace garden party
On Tuesday 21st May, two of our incredible Marmalade Trust volunteers, David and Alison, attended a Garden Party hosted by the Royal...
May 30, 20243 min read
Loneliness and being LGBTQ+
We all feel lonely at times – it’s a natural human emotion. We're biologically wired for social contact, and loneliness is our signal...
May 30, 20243 min read
4 ways to feel less lonely in June
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...
May 30, 20244 min read
Join in with the Month of Community
The Month of Community is a time to come together to celebrate everything that makes our communities great. Millions of people take part...
May 17, 20241 min read
Loneliness Awareness Week 2024
Loneliness Awareness Week raises awareness of loneliness and empowers everyone to make connections across the UK and worldwide. Join us...
May 8, 20243 min read
Founder Amy Perrin receives OBE
Marmalade Trust founder and CEO honoured for services to older people. We are delighted to announce that this week, our brilliant founder...
May 2, 20242 min read
Finding 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...
Apr 30, 20243 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, 20244 min read
Why it's so important to connect with people of different generations
Global Intergenerational Week is just around the corner (24 - 30 April 2024)! Encouraging activities and relationships between young and...
Mar 20, 20243 min read
Are loneliness and isolation the same?
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...
Mar 6, 20245 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...
Mar 5, 20242 min read
10 books which teach us about loneliness and connection
In celebration of World Book Day, we got together at Marmalade HQ to compile a list of 10 compelling reads exploring loneliness and the...
Mar 5, 20244 min read
Interaction's epic 24 hr fundraising challenge
Why Interaction are fundraising for Marmalade Trust We're delighted that Interaction have chosen Marmalade Trust as their Charity of the...
Feb 14, 20242 min read
Why do I feel so lonely on Valentine's Day?
Valentine's Day, traditionally a celebration of love and connection, can paradoxically evoke feelings of loneliness for many of us. This...
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...
Feb 7, 20243 min read
Positive affirmations for loneliness
Start your day with these 7 affirmations to promote your self-confidence and self-belief.
Jan 30, 20242 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 10, 20243 min read
10 ways to feel more connected this year
Let's make 2024 a year filled with meaningful connections!
Jan 3, 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...
Jan 1, 20243 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...
Dec 30, 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 14, 20232 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 10, 20233 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 8, 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...
Nov 2, 20232 min read
Introducing the Marmalade cocktail and dessert
Raising awareness with a marmalade-themed dessert and cocktail!
Oct 25, 20232 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...
Oct 18, 20235 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...
Sep 22, 20233 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 31, 20232 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 30, 20235 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, 20233 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...
Aug 2, 20234 min read
Have a Go Day
Try inclusive sports in Bristol at BBS’s Have a Go Day for blind and partially sighted people! British Blind Sport (BBS) is hosting a...
Aug 2, 20232 min read
Loneliness in the summer holidays
How to cope with loneliness during the summer holidays
Aug 1, 20233 min read
4 ways to feel less lonely in August
Hi friends! Meg from Marmalade Trust here. July didn't get the memo about warmth and sunshine... it's been raining pretty much non-stop...
Jul 27, 20235 min read
Join our social community
Taking part in Loneliness Awareness Week can be as simple as connecting on social media. Share your story with our hashtags: #LonelinessAwarenessWeek
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