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We have two amazing volunteers, Jake and Theo, who have offered to take up the Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge and raise much needed funds for Marah. The Cotswold Way offers beautiful views and tough hills. The route takes you through quintessential English villages and well-trodden footpaths and trails. The base-camp in Cirencester is the hub for a full challenge looped …

It was with great delight that we were able to welcome out guests back inside for a festive meal. About 60 guests attended and they were warmly served by our fantastic volunteers. A traditional fayre of Turkey and all the trimmings (with veggie alternative) was followed by trifle, pudding or cake. Many thanks to all of those that made it …

A phenomenal thank you to the Stroud Methodist Church for raising much needed funds for Marah. If you would like to donate to a charity rather than buy gifts this year please visit use our ‘donate now’ button

Fundraising with a twist. One of our volunteers arranged a talk at St Alban’s church about the Camino Portugese. This is one of 5 trails which compile the Camino De Santiago, a large network of ancient pilgrim routes stretching across Europe which end in Santiago de Compostela in Northern Spain. The speaker, Mary, walked about 650km which took her 4 …

Remembering those who have passed away with candles, Jo Regan led a lovely service of music, prayers and comforting words at the Scout Hut. Our memorial service was attended by about 20 guests, volunteers and trustees.

If you are looking to develop skills and experience, or want to make use of the skills that you have, do consider joining us. As a small charity providing hot, nutritrious meals for free to people in need in Stroud, we need some help with our admin. Our emails need answering, our day to day records need updating and if …

Thank you to the customers of Tesco, Stroud and our trusty team of Volunteers who collected donations on Saturday, 6 August. The money collected will go directly to help the marginalised and vulnerable people in the town.

Trustees Have some spare time and want to make a difference to the operation and running of a small but vital charity in Stroud? Then we have roles that may suit you. See our Volunteer page. A range of opportunities exist to share existing skills and potentially learn new ones at Marah. We are looking for volunteers and potential trustees …

Our Thanks go to Janet and Paul Townsend who hosted a quiz for Marah on Saturday 11 June at St Albans Church. The snacks and refreshments were much appreciated (particularly the popcorn) and Paul was the quiz master extraordinaire with his rendition of ‘Spin the Wheel’. It was an enjoyable evening and over £100 was raised for Marah.