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# The Marah Trust

supporting vulnerable and marginalised people in the Stroud area

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- [Bank Cook needed!](https://marah.org.uk/bank-cook-needed/) - Do you enjoy cooking good quality meals and working as part of a friendly, supportive team? We’re looking for a reliable, flexible and enthusiastic cook to help prepare and serve two-course hot meals for around 60 people when extra cover is needed. Click here for more information and to apply: Casual Bank Cook
- [We're Hiring!](https://marah.org.uk/were-hiring/) - We’re looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised Community Liaison/Fundraising Lead to work with organisations, individuals and volunteers to strengthen our links with the local community and maximise income for Marah Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, inspiring others and turning ideas into practical activities to grow sustainable
- [Christmas Tree Festival 2025](https://marah.org.uk/christmas-tree-festival-2025/) - Janet, one of our fantastic cooks has very kindly helped decorate our entry in this year's Christmas Tree Festival at St Laurence's Church, Stroud. The festival runs until Saturday 6th December, 10am-5pm. Do go along to see all the entries (but vote for ours as your favourite!)
- [10 years of volunteering!](https://marah.org.uk/10-years-of-volunteering/) - Our marvellous volunteer Angela has been volunteering with Marah for an incredible 10 years, thank you for all your hard work over those years Angela, you’re invaluable! If you’d like to help us out by volunteering, take a look at our Volunteering page.
- [Christmas Meal at Marah](https://marah.org.uk/christmas-meal-at-marah/) - We had a fantastic turn out for our annual Christmas get together this year. Bringing people together is what we do best and this is especially important at Christmas, a time of community and giving. Everyone went away smiling, full and with a hamper of goodies. Below is a gallery of photographs taken on the
- [Floral display at St Laurence's Church](https://marah.org.uk/floral-display-at-st-laurences-church/) - We were delighted to be asked to create a floral display for St Laurence's Church in Stroud. Our wonderful volunteer Angela put together a beautiful display as well as asking everybody who comes to Marah to attach a ribbon to our heart in a display of unity and support. Thank you to everyone who took
- [Memorial Service](https://marah.org.uk/memorial-service-2/) - Amidst the hustle and bustle of lunchtime at Marah we paused for reflection and to remember members of the Marah family who passed during the past year. We are grateful to Rev James Turk, our chaplain, for such a beautiful and fitting service, with words and music. Candles were lit as an act of remembrance
- [End of an Era](https://marah.org.uk/end-of-an-era/) - Our much appreciated and respected manager, Michael Athienites, retired yesterday from his role as Drop In Manager. He has been with the charity from its early inception and has influenced and devleoped the service we provide today. His wide range of talents have incuded recruiting and retaining volunteers, mentoring staff and providing much needed support
- [Right Reverend Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester](https://marah.org.uk/right-reverend-rachel-treweek-bishop-of-gloucester/) - We are delighted to anounce that the Right Reverend Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester has agreed to be our patron. She has visited our drop in in the past and her generous gesture has put a spring in our step.
- [Christmas Party](https://marah.org.uk/christmas-party/) - Our Christmas party was a great success! Many of our guests attended and enjoyed a traditional Christmas meal with crackers and all the trimmings you would expect. Each received a hamper of festive food to take away and a christmas gift. Our thanks go to Nuview ltd and Julia and Hans Rausing Trust for making
- [Soup and Carols](https://marah.org.uk/soup-and-carols/) - Our Chair, Jackie Natt went along to the Soup and Carols on Saturday at St Albans. It was packed and there was a lovely atmosphere between Marah guests and the congregation of the Methodist church. Thanks to our volunteers and St Albans for the wonderful event.
- [St Laurence Christmas Tree Festival](https://marah.org.uk/st-laurence-christmas-tree-festival/) - Marah once again joined over 130 charities, local support groups, schools and other organisations who decorated a Christmas Tree in St Laurence's church to create a magnificent spectacle. There were bright shiny lights, glitzy tinsel and lots of baubles to be seen. Thank you to our kind volunteers who made this happen.
- [Dr Simon Opher Visits Marah](https://marah.org.uk/simon-gopher-visits-marah/) - On Friday September 20th , we were delighted to welcome Dr. Simon Opher (MP for Stroud) at the drop in. He met with volunteers and our guests and we were able to update him with all of the services we provide and he was very interested in the work that we do at Marah. We hope
- [Christmas Preparations.](https://marah.org.uk/christmas-preparations/) - Christmas is coming! Preparations are beginning for the Christmas Tree Festival at St Laurence! Some of our star guests at Marah creating stars!
- [Good News from the AGM](https://marah.org.uk/good-news-from-the-agm/) - Our AGM is a time for reflection and thanks. This year we were able to thank our wonderful volunteers for their commitment and time give to Marah and our guests. In particular we thanked Janet Townsend and Mark Summers for 10 years of service. Janet was in attendance at the AGM and was given her
- [Memorial Service](https://marah.org.uk/memorial-service/) - On October 18th we held a memorial service for our guests and volunteers who had died during the year. This was a short service of remembrance with music, prayers and candles and was beautifully led by Jo Regan. Many guests stayed behind to pay tribute to their friends.
- [Nailsworth Rotary Supports Marah](https://marah.org.uk/nailsworth-rotary-supports-marah/) - We were delighted to see this article in the February edition of the Nailsworth News
- [Local MP lauds work of Marah Trust](https://marah.org.uk/local-mp-lauds-work-of-marah-trust/) - Stroud MP Siobhan Baillie visited a charity that helps people in financial, health and housing difficulties. Ms Baillie dropped into the Marah Trust based at the Scout Hut in Stroud. The initiative is a first port of call drop-in service for people during their time of need. The MP met with the charity chairwoman Jackie
- [Christmas Lunch for All](https://marah.org.uk/christmas-lunch-for-all/) - Our traditional Christmas lunch for our guests took place this year at the Stroud Valley Scouting Centre in Stroud. As usual we had gifts and hampers for our guests along with a full turkey dinner and the not so traditional, but well loved, trifle. This was all made possible by the hard work of our
- [St Lawrence's Christmas Tree Festival](https://marah.org.uk/st-lawrences-christmas-tree-festival/) - Once again our lovely Marah volunteers, helped by some of our guests, decdorated a Christmas Tree at the St Lawrence's Church Christmas Tree Festival this year. The angels represent our kind volunteers, and the oranges and sweets represent the meals lovingly prepared and freely give, to all who are in need. The named angels reflect
- [Knitted with Love](https://marah.org.uk/knitted-with-love/) - Knitted with Love. These hat and scarves were beautifully knitted by one of our elderly supporters for our guests at Marah. Our guests really appreciate the care and devotion that has gone into their making.
- [2023 Memorial Service](https://marah.org.uk/2023-memorial-service/) - 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
- [Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge - Fundraising Success](https://marah.org.uk/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.
- [Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge ... walk, jog, or run](https://marah.org.uk/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
- [Christmas Meal Returns](https://marah.org.uk/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
- [Thanks to Stroud Methodist Church](https://marah.org.uk/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?](https://marah.org.uk/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
- [Our memorial service](https://marah.org.uk/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](https://marah.org.uk/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
- [Tesco Collection](https://marah.org.uk/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](https://marah.org.uk/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
- [Quiz Night](https://marah.org.uk/quiz-night/) - 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
- [Marah is 21 Years Old](https://marah.org.uk/marah-is-21-years-old/) - We held a celebration in St Laurence’s church on Wednesday May 25th to celebrate 21 years since Marah first opened. Among the guests were volunteers, trustees, supporters, donors and Marah guests. It was a happy occasion when we celebrated everything Marah has done for the community in Stroud over the years.
- [Drop in Volunteers Needed](https://marah.org.uk/drop-in-volunteers-needed/) - Marah is looking for volunteers to help prepare and serve nutritious meals to our guests. We have vacancies on Friday and Saturday in particular, but also Wednesday and Monday. We are looking for people who can work as part of a team, without judging others. All volunteers will need to be able to attend the drop-in
- [Thank you to Tesco Customers](https://marah.org.uk/thank-you-to-tesco-customers/) - Thank you to Tesco customers who donated over £180 on Saturday to help us provide hot meals and free food to our guests.
- [Marah Founder MBE Award](https://marah.org.uk/marah-founder-mbe-award/) - Marjorie Phelps' compassion for people struggling with drug and alcohol addition, mental health problems, homelessness and loneliness led her to become one of six members of the John Street Baptist Church to set up Marah in 2001. As a result of her great commitment she was awarded the MBE in 2005 for services to the
- [Nailsworth Rotary Bring Easter Gifts](https://marah.org.uk/nailsworth-rotary-bring-easter-gifts/) - Our heartfelt thanks go to Nailsworth Rotary with their donation of 100 Easter Eggs this week. Alexandra Lloyd-Jones and Joan Goldsmith visited the Scout Hut in Stroud on Monday with the chocolate boxes. Marah volunteers will be giving out the eggs this week to our guests as a little surprise treat!
- [Drop in Volunteers Needed](https://marah.org.uk/saturday-volunteer-needed/) - Marah is looking for volunteers to help prepare and serve nutritious meals to our guests. We have vacancies on Friday and Saturday. We are looking for people who can work as part of a team, without judging others. All volunteers will need to be able to attend the drop-in at least twice a month.
- [Christmas Hampers](https://marah.org.uk/christmas-hampers/) - Christmas treats such as biscuits and chocolates are something that many of us take for granted. For those more vulnerable and marginalised in Stroud this may not be so easy. We were therefore delighted to be able to give out a hamper of goodies to our guests again this year. The festive bags contained cheese,
- [Thank You, One and All](https://marah.org.uk/thank-you-one-and-all/) - We would like to put a great big Thank You out to all of our supporters and volunteers who have helped us make it to the end of 2021 (nearly!) In particular, thank you to Nuview Ltd for our Christmas meal, Waitrose for their ongoing support and Julia and Hans Rausing Trust for funding the
- [Volunteer Administrator Needed](https://marah.org.uk/volunteer-administrator-needed/) - We are looking for someone who can assist with the administration work at Marah. Approximately 8 hours a week, on a flexible basis, you will be familiar with office applications. Assistance is needed in tasks such as: Handling emails Data entry of weekly statistics such as collating volunteer hours and guest meal numbers Supporting the
- [Stroud Christmas Tree Festival](https://marah.org.uk/stroud-christmas-tree-festival/) - Marah took part in the annual festival which returned to St Lawrence's Church this year. Our theme for the tree this year highlighted the gifts that Marah offers our guests every time they visit. Little parcels of 'conversation', 'humanity' and 'companionship', to name but a few.
- [Well Done Girls](https://marah.org.uk/well-done-girls/) - Two girls, Freya & Olivia spent part of their school holidays baking cakes and then holding a sale in the village of Box and Minchinhampton. As well as the cakes, they sold some of their old books, toys and dvds. They raised an amazing £370 !! Many thanks to the friends and neighbours in Box.
- [Marah Guest Survey](https://marah.org.uk/marah-guest-survey/) - We think we know our guests pretty well, but from time to time we like to get an independent view of what we do and who we help. We enlisted independent help and they asked our guests a range of questions. We surveyed 57 guests and discovered that 30% of respondents indicated they don’t have
- [See What We Do At Marah](https://marah.org.uk/see-what-we-do-at-marah/) - A short video showing how we support our guests
- [Demand Doubles](https://marah.org.uk/demand-doubles/) - Since the start of lockdown last year, demand for Marah's food has increased by 100%. We have gone from serving around 50 takeaway meals per session in May 2020 to the present figure of up to 100 meals. People are collecting meals for others in their household or for family and friends who can't make it
- [Christmas with Marah](https://marah.org.uk/christmas-with-marah/) - Our Christmas Meal was a little different this year. There's no place like home for a freshly cooked Turkey meal with all the trimmings so we boxed up our dinners and gave away 109 hot meals along with cake to our guests. Over 50 guests came in person to our doors and took away meals
- [Covid Update](https://marah.org.uk/covid-update/) - This week we gave out 100 meals in one session, our highest number ever. We currently give out takeaway meals with cake and fruit and our guests have been very appreciative of our continuing service. Marah Drop-ins are still in operation Monday, Wednesday and Saturday offering food to take away only. Please note ALL drop-ins
- [COVID 19 Demand is on the rise](https://marah.org.uk/covid-19-update/) - This week we gave out 100 meals in one session, our highest number ever. We currently give out takeaway meals with cake and fruit and our guests have been very appreciative of our continuing service. Marah Drop-ins are still in operation Monday, Wednesday and Saturday offering food to take away only. Please note ALL drop-ins
- [Small things can make a big difference at Christmas](https://marah.org.uk/small-things-can-make-a-big-difference-at-christmas/) - We are serving more and more people our hot and tasty meals, we are now up to a 100 in a single lunchtime. If you would like to help us provide our guests with an even better service please think about giving us a donation of long life milk, coffee, sugar, toiletries or toilet rolls.
- [Marjorie Phelps, our founder has passed away](https://marah.org.uk/marjorie-phelps-our-founder/) - Marjorie Phelps, who set up and founded Marah has passed away at the age of 93. In the 1990's she started to get to know a local man who had recently come out of prison and and from that she began assisting other marginalised people in Stroud by passing out food to them as she
- [New Website Goes Live](https://marah.org.uk/new-website-goes-live/) - Lockdown had very few benefits but having a bit of extra time provided the perfect opportunity to update the Marah website. We have renewed our look and simplified the layout. Do drop up a note to tell us what your think contact us.
- [Supporting vulnerable and marginalised people in the Stroud area](https://marah.org.uk/title-goes-here/) - The Drop-in provides a place where adults (over 16’s) can meet and talk together and with Marah staff and volunteers, in a relaxed, non-threatening environment. This is and will continue to be Marah’s first point of contact. The Drop-in is open 3 afternoons a week and staffed by dedicated volunteers. Free wholesome food is offered as
- [Jamacia Inn supports marah](https://marah.org.uk/jamacia-inn-supports-marah/) - A big thank you goes out to the Jamaica Inn Kitchen for providing and cooking fantastic food at the Marah Drop-In on Saturday 28th April. Everyone really enjoyed the food and we thank Derrick from Jamaica Inn for supporting Marah in this way and thinking of the people in need who come to us. 55
- [Two young girls support Marah by sleeping out overnight](https://marah.org.uk/two-young-girls-support-marah-by-sleeping-out-overnight/) - Two amazing young girls, Jenny Sampson and Lola Halliwell slept out overnight recently to experience what it was like to sleep on the street. They slept outside of their school , Gastrells primary school, and decided to only eat what people gave them. This took a lot of courage for two 11 year olds and
- [Cardboard City in Stroud](https://marah.org.uk/cardboard-city-in-stroud/) - The date and full details of the Cardboard City event will be available from Monday 3rd February. More later .... Marah Trust is proud to announce the return of our Cardboard City fundraising event. We are looking for kind and hardy people to sleep outdoors with us in the grounds of St. Lawrence Church and
- [Stroud News and Journal 2nd May 2018](https://marah.org.uk/stroud-news-and-journal-2nd-may-2018/) - Many, many thanks to Staff Sergeant Steve Merchant and his team: Sam, Des and Gautam from 50 Squadron 29 Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps for cooking a brilliant barbecue for Marah's guests at our Drop-In on Wednesday 2nd May. The food was superb, and the army team provided a friendly welcome to our guests. Over
- [Marah Trust signs up 100 people to help homelessness in Stroud](https://marah.org.uk/stroud-news-and-journal-31st-may-2019/) - One hundred people have signed up to a campaign to provide a meal a month to homeless people and those in need in Stroud. A year ago, the Marah Trust, which provides free hot meals three days a week, set itself a target of finding 100 people to be regular donors. The Marah team and
- [Homelessness and an example of Marah’s work](https://marah.org.uk/homelessness-and-an-example-of-marahs-work/) - The aim of the sleep-out was to raise awareness of homelessness and to raise funds for the Marah Trust, who support vulnerable and socially excluded people in Stroud. More details can be found here: Flyer, Press Release. You can make a donation via our Cardboard City Virgin Giving site. You do not need to register to use this site or
- [100 Friends challenge](https://marah.org.uk/100-friends-challenge/) - Marah Trust has raised more than £100 at its 100 Friends meet and greet fundraising event in the grounds of St Laurence Church. A free drop-in service is run three times a week by the Stroud-based Christian charitable organisation the Marah Trust. Volunteers offer a free hot meal with no questions asked and give rough
- [Could you be a Rough Trader?](https://marah.org.uk/could-you-be-a-rough-trader/) - The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of the numbers of people in Stroud who have no fixed abode. This means that they do not have a place to call home. National figures tell us that one in Five Teenagers have sofa surfed. Sofa surfing is a term used to describe a situation
- [Cardboard City in Stroud](https://marah.org.uk/cardboard-city-in-stroud-2/) - Twenty five supporters of The Marah Trust spent a night sleeping out in order to raise money through sponsorship. Press coverage here: Stroud News and Journal, Stroud Life
- [Cardboard city update](https://marah.org.uk/cardboard-city-update/) - Cardboard City sponsorship and donations collected so far: £5,032. Marah thanks everyone who took part in the event, all those who sponsored them or made a donation and everyone who helped in making the event a success. We would like to thank the following charities and companies for their support: Advanced Removals, Stroud For plastic sheeting for
- [COVID-19](https://marah.org.uk/covid-19/) - Marah Drop-ins are still in operation Monday, Wednesday and Saturday offering food to take away only. Please note ALL drop-ins are now at the Scout Hut as it is easier to manage social distancing.

## Pages

- [Home](https://marah.org.uk/) - Menu What we do Who we help How we help Drop in – Where are we and when Real Life Stories About Us Our Christian Ethos Purpose and Vision Trustees Charity Information History Contact us How you can help Volunteer Donate Our Donors Partners Food and other donations News Supporting vulnerable and marginalised people in
- [Casual Bank Cook](https://marah.org.uk/elementor-2177/) - Job Description Flexible casual hours | Kitchen and catering support role Role Overview We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Casual Cook to support the preparation, cooking and serving of meals as required. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment, takes pride in preparing good-quality food and can
- [Person Specification](https://marah.org.uk/person-specification/) - COMMUNITY LIAISON AND FUNDRAISING LEAD PERSON SPECIFICATION – ESSENTIAL Personal attributes. · Understanding and empathetic response to the needs and barriers of the group of people served by Marah. · Understanding of the issues facing homeless/rough sleeping/mental health issues and social dislocation · Ability to build trust with the above service users · Awareness of
- [Community Liaison and Fundraising Lead: Job Description](https://marah.org.uk/community-liaison-and-fundraising-lead-job-description/) - JOB TITLE Community Liaison/Fund Raising Lead Hours 20 hours per week, spread over three days in line with Marah sessions, currently, Monday, Wednesday and Fridays with a flexible approach as necessary Line Management To be clarified, pending the Staffing Review Job Purpose: The postholder will be: · Acting as an ambassador for the Marah Trust
- [News](https://marah.org.uk/news/) - Bank Cook needed! August 5, 2026 | by Adam Jones Do you enjoy cooking good quality meals and working as part of a friendly, supportive team? We’re looking for a... Read More → We’re Hiring! July 26, 2026 | by Adam Jones We’re looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised Community Liaison/Fundraising Lead to
- [Volunteer](https://marah.org.uk/volunteer/) - Drop in volunteers vacancies We are currently looking for bank volunteers on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Volunteers are the lifeblood of Marah, whether helping out in the kitchen, assisting with food prep or being the first friendly face our guests see, providing a welcoming, friendly and supportive atmosphere to our guests. If you’re good at
- [Real Life Stories](https://marah.org.uk/real-life-stories/) - “I want to place on record my deepest gratitude for the extraordinary support I received from the team at Marah during the most difficult period of my life. Just before Christmas, due to serious ill health and circumstances entirely beyond my control, I found myself destitute and without anywhere safe to stay. When I arrived
- [Charity Information](https://marah.org.uk/charity-information/) - Marah Trust – Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024 – 2025 2023 – 2024 2022 – 2023 2021 – 2022 2020 – 2021 2019 – 2020 Registered Charity No. 1115471 | Company Registered in England No. 5731514
- [Who we help](https://marah.org.uk/who-we-help/) - Marah reaches out to people in need, providing support in a non-judgmental, welcoming framework. We work with people on the margins of society; those who are excluded from the everyday positive experiences of life due to their circumstances, life history and others’ perception of them. The issues presented by our clients include: Homelessness – including street
- [How we help](https://marah.org.uk/how-we-help/) - The Drop-in The Scout’s Hut, Chapel Street, Stroud, GL5 1DUMonday, Wednesday & Friday 12:30pm-3pm, last meal usually served at 2.30pm. Saint Albans Church, Parliament Street, GL5 1DPSaturday 12pm-2pm The Drop-in provides a place where adults can meet and talk together and with Marah staff and volunteers, in a relaxed, supportive environment. The Drop-in offers: Free nutritious hot
- [Drop-In](https://marah.org.uk/drop-in/) - The Scout’s Hut, Chapel Street, Stroud, GL5 1DUMonday, Wednesday & Friday 12:30pm-3pm, last meal usually served at 2.30pm. Saint Albans Church, Parliament Street, GL5 1DPSaturday 12pm-2pm Directions from Stroud: Walk up Parliament Street towards top of hill. Turn right into Wood St, the Scout’s Hut is on corner on the left.
- [History](https://marah.org.uk/history/) - Marjorie Phelps MBE always had a real heart for people, especially those in need. At the request of a friend, she got to know a former inmate from Gloucester prison who came to Stroud. Through her contact with this young man, she got to know others in a similar, marginalised position and began to invite
- [Contact us](https://marah.org.uk/contact-us/) - servicesmanager@marah.org.uk01453 367006 (the office is staffed Monday and Friday, otherwise please leave a message, leaving a name and contact number). The Marah Trust Office,Open House, Painswick Inn,Gloucester Street,Stroud,Gloucestershire,GL5 1QG The Marah office is for administration only and is not open to visitors.
- [Food and other donations](https://marah.org.uk/food-and-other-donations/) - We are always happy to receive donations of tinned goods, coffee, sugar, long life milk, biscuits, toiletries, sleeping bags and clean clothes. To arrange a donation of food, please contact us on 01453 367006 or by emailing servicesmanager@marah.org.uk.
- [Trustees](https://marah.org.uk/trustees/) - Jacqueline Natt I was a volunteer at Marah for several years before becoming a trustee and now chair of trustees. I am passionately committed to helping the homeless and vulnerable of the Stroud area and appreciate Marah’s welcoming and non-judgemental attitude to people who are struggling. I think we offer a unique service to our
- [Our Christian Ethos](https://marah.org.uk/our-christian-ethos/) - At the heart of Marah’s work is the belief that every human being is of immense value in the eyes of God and that God’s unconditional love is extended to all. Jesus says that he is especially present within the suffering of the marginalised and the vulnerable (Matthew 25:40) and that in our solidarity with
- [Donors](https://marah.org.uk/donors/) - We would like to thank the following for their donation or grant Stroud Town Council Stroud District Council Julia and Hans Rausing Trust Sylvanus Lysons Charity Albert Hunt Trust Ethical Giving Grace Trust Gloucestershire CC – Thriving Communities Fund 
- [Purpose and Vision](https://marah.org.uk/purpose-and-vision/) - Our purpose is to offer friendship, wholesome food, advice, respect and hope to the people who come to us for assistance. We reach out to those in need, providing fellowship and support in a non-judgemental, welcoming framework. Our vision is to be a key provider of support to those in need in the Stroud District,
- [Partners](https://marah.org.uk/partners/) -  Here are some of the charities and organisations that we work with so that we can better support our guests: Stroud District Foodbank Stroud District Foodbank provides regular donations of emergency food packs to Marah. This enables us to give a parcel of food which will last three days to those most in need. FareShare
- [Donate](https://marah.org.uk/donate/) - Local Giving Donation Form Marah is funded solely by donations, grants and fundraising by supporters. Your donation enables us to provide hot food and support to those in need. Regular Giving and One-off Donations Local giving offers a wide range of donations options. Regular giving from £2 a month and one-off payment options. Use our Donation
- [Privacy and Cookies Policy](https://marah.org.uk/privacy-and-cookies-policy/) - 1) Who we are At marah, we are committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our clients and visitors to our web site. In particular, we want you to know that marah is not in the business of selling, renting or trading email lists with any other company or business for marketing purposes. In

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