Marmalade Trust

A little throwback for you... In 2014, Marmalade Trust’s name was born, and was actually inspired by Paddington Bear! We admire the qualities of Paddington Bear: friendly, proactive and who has a smile and a hello for everyone. These are the pillars on which the charity is built (as well as the importance of a teddy bear and founder Amy’s fondness for getting people together over food). 😃

Does social media leave you feeling lonely? You're not alone. Here's why and what you can do about it ⬇️

It's been a month since #LonelinessAwarenessWeek and we're still smiling at the amazing impact! 😃

👋 Hello from team Marmalade! Trying to take a group photo when one of us is in Australia 😂 We're busy planning lots of exciting things! Can't wait to share with you all soon.

"Ultimately", says author Sam Carr, "the answer to loneliness may well be found in learning to live alongside it, as opposed to denying its existence or seeking to eradicate it." Much like hunger or thirst, loneliness is a signal that we need meaningful connections. So, is loneliness something that can be eradicated? Experts discuss ⬇️

Our 2024 campaign was our biggest yet! 💛 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made #LonelinessAwarenessWeek so impactful! 🚀 We trended on Twitter 🌍 Saw over 3,000 connection-building events across the UK and globally 📲 Reached 638,000 people on social media Thank you to each & every one of you who got involved, from sharing your story to joining in with an event and making #RandomActsOfConnection. Read more about the 2024 impact > https://lnkd.in/eBP5GMuN

☀️ Here are our best ideas for finding meaningful connections this month 🤝 Including: 📍 National Trust organised walks 📍 Team sports 📍 Feel good foods 📍 Bringing sunshine to someone else's day Send us your top tips to be featured in August!

With #Wimbledon just around the corner, this The Guardian long read gives a compelling look at the often-overlooked loneliness faced by professional athletes. https://lnkd.in/er8DtV4w

🌟 Thank you, JLL! 🌟 A big thank you to our friends at JLL for their support of Marmalade Trust as their Charity of the Year. JLL recently raised £11,000 by hosting a 'Contractors' Quest', an evening of fun and games with colleagues. #CharityOfTheYear

We get *pinch-me* moments when we see people across the world taking part in the campaign we created in 2017! 😀 Here are some pics of Farayi in Zimbabwe getting involved in #LonelinessAwarenessWeek this year.