We held a memorial service at the Drop-In on Friday October 13th 2023. The service was to remember our friends…both guests and volunteers who had died during the year. Rev Jo Regan (volunteer) led the service and she read some prayers and played gentle music. The guests were invited to say a few words about their loved ones and to …
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Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge – Fundraising Success
Jake and Theo, two brothers who grew up locally, decided to take their off-road running skills to a new level. They ran the Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge for the Marah Trust on June 24th. They were joined by hundreds of others on a circular route from Cirencester via Painswick and back via Dursley to Cirencester. They set off at 7am …
Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge … walk, jog, or run
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 …
Christmas Meal Returns
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 …
Thanks to Stroud Methodist Church
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
The Camino De Santiago?
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 …
Our memorial service
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.
Admin Assistant Volunteer Vacancy
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 …
Tesco Collection
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.
Volunteer Vacancies
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 …