Marmalade Trust

18/06/2026

Phew - what a start to Loneliness Awareness Week that has been! 💛

We are overwhelmed with the response across the world from people wanting to connect and speak openly about loneliness and its impact on people and society.

It all started on Monday with a launch event at the House of Commons where we were joined by people from across the sector as well as speakers Stephanie Peacock MP, Alex McIntyre MP, Paul Davies, Lara Rodwell from The Lonely Club, and Boudewijn Haarsma from our wonderful sponsors The HEINEKEN Company - who all pledged to Give Loneliness A Voice.

The launch saw the publication of our 10th Years Report - including recommendations for future action that we led with partners from the Policy Action Group.

Our Campaign Manager Hannah Beatrice had to leave the event slightly early to talk to BBC London about loneliness - joined by Georgie Cox - and our Founder Amy Perrin OBE was interviewed by Ella Schweiger for her Kindness Community on Cromwell Green.

Meanwhile Tara Fisher FIEP visited the Chatty Cabins at Transport for London’s Cable Cars where she met Londoners wanting to connect, and Campaign Assistant Helena Toole - along with Marketing Executive Gunjan Jain and Fundraising Assistant Rosie Jacobs - went to To***co Factory Theatres for a knitting event.

In the evening landmarks lit up orange to mark the launch of the week - including Ashton Gate, Edinburgh City Chambers, Stormont Parliament Buildings and The Kelpies - and Hannah Beatrice joined the team at We Are Kindred for a connection dinner to raise funds for Marmalade Trust.

And that was all just on Monday! Rest of the week's round-up coming soon. 👀

A huge thank you to everyone helping give loneliness a voice this week, we can’t wait to see what the rest of the week brings ✨

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18/06/2026

Phew - what a start to Loneliness Awareness Week that has been! 💛

We are overwhelmed with the response across the world from people wanting to connect and speak openly about loneliness and its impact on people and society.

It all started on Monday with a launch event at the UK House of Commons where we were joined by people from across the sector as well as speakers Stephanie Peacock MP, Alex McIntyre MP, Paul Davies, Lara Rodwell from The Lonely Club, and Boudewijn Haarsma from our wonderful sponsors HEINEKEN UK - who all pledged to Give Loneliness A Voice.

The launch saw the publication of our 10th Years Report - including recommendations for future action that we led with partners from the Policy Action Group.

Our Campaign Manager Hannah Beatrice had to leave the event slightly early to talk to BBC London about loneliness - joined by Georgie Cox - and our Founder Amy Perrin OBE was interviewed by Ella Schweiger for kindness community BKINDER on Cromwell Green.

Meanwhile Tara Fisher visited the Chatty Cabins at Transport for London’s Cable Cars where she met Londoners wanting to connect, and Campaign Assistant Helena Toole - along with Marketing Executive Gunjan Jain and Fundraising Assistant Rosie Jacobs - went to To***co Factory for a knitting event.

In the evening landmarks lit up orange to mark the launch of the week - including Ashton Gate Stadium, Edinburgh City Chambers, Stormont Parliament Buildings and The Kelpies - and Hannah Beatrice joined the team at We Are Kindred for a connection dinner to raise funds for Marmalade Trust.

And that was all just on Monday! Rest of the week's round-up coming soon. 👀

A huge thank you to everyone helping give loneliness a voice this week, we can’t wait to see what the rest of the week brings ✨

18/06/2026

When we are feeling lonely and disconnected, small moments can make a big difference.

Learn more about the three-step approach here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w0s6s0

17/06/2026

If you’re feeling lonely, here’s a simple three-step approach that can help you feel more connected 💛

Read more via link in Bio 🍊

17/06/2026

A huge thank you to for supporting this year’s and helping us shine a light on an important conversation 💛

Our recent research found that 67% of Gen Z experience loneliness at least once a week, yet many young people still find it easier to talk about anxiety than loneliness.

The more we talk about loneliness, the more we help break stigma and create connection.

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

It’s time to 🍊

Today, we’re inviting everyone - individuals, communities, schools, groups and organisations - to share an orange with someone and take a small moment to connect.

It can also be a chocolate orange, or anything else (just remember to check for allergies!).

Sometimes the smallest moments like these can start meaningful connections 💛

Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/lawfundraising

17/06/2026

Understanding loneliness and talking about it helps to reduce the stigma that still surrounds this natural human emotion💛

Learn more about loneliness here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w0w7F0

Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/lawfundraising

16/06/2026

What’s on this Loneliness Awareness Week? 🧡

Buildings across the UK and beyond are lighting up orange to help shine a light on loneliness and spark important conversations.

Learn more here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wb0kC0

16/06/2026

Are you a creative person? 🎨

This Loneliness Awareness Week, creative spaces are helping people connect through art, expression, and shared experiences.

Find creative events happening this week and get involved 💛

Learn more here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w9ZCd0