Christmas Cheer
by The Marmalade Trust
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The Story
Marmalade Christmas Cheer
Last year, Marmalade Trust supported 165 of the most isolated people across Bristol, South Glos. and North Somerset on Christmas Day. We would love to be able to offer Christmas Day events again this year - we don’t want anyone to spend the day alone if they don’t want to.
However, the income has been slow to secure, leaving us with a major funding crisis. We need to raise money to ensure we can bring joy and companionship to people who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day. The money raised will not only got towards transport and a free 3 course Christmas meal in a local pub or restaurant, but support to build confidence and help people find more local connections and friends.
It is a tough climate to be a small charity, and we are so grateful for all the support you have given us in the past. But, we have never needed it more than now. This is not a marketing ploy, it is a reality.
“I spent 18 years alone on Christmas Day. A roast chicken packet meal for one. Until last year, when Marmalade Trust took me to a local pub on Christmas Day. I laughed and felt like I had family for the first time in years.” Margaret, 87
If you'd like more information about our Christmas Day events → marmaladetrust.org/christmas
The Marmalade Trust
Bringing joy and companionship to people who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day.
Christmas time usually conjures up joyful images of family and friends celebrating, exchanging gifts, excited chatter and delicious food. For some people however it can be a dreaded, sad and lonely time.
Marmalade Trust understands how difficult Christmas can be for someone who is struggling with loneliness. We don’t want anyone to spend Christmas Day alone if they don’t want to so we invite them to join us for a free festive lunch. A typical member is someone who is vulnerable to loneliness, for example a person of an older age who may have few or no family or friends around.
Everyone who joins us is made to feel part of our Marmalade family and is supported by our network of friendly volunteers. We currently hold our lunches in pubs or restaurants throughout Bristol, South Gloucestershire and the North Somerset region.
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