Gus Grubb - The Glasgow Celebrant

08/11/2025

25/10/2025

Hi everyone, please see the link below to book tickets for the absent friends festival at Bishopbriggs Crematorium with Humanist Celebrants with Fuze Ceremonies

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/to-absent-friends-a-meaningful-event-of-remembrance-tickets-1812876976839?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to seeing you there.

We are incredibly proud to be joining the 'To Absent Friends' festival this year, alongside our friends at Bishopbriggs Crematorium, for an evening of Music, Reflection, and Creativity.

Loss and grief can sometimes feel like a solitary journey, but on Tuesday, November 4th, we invite you to join us for a warm, gentle evening to remember and celebrate the loved ones we miss.

Get your FREE tickets to attend using the link in comments.

Thanks also to our friends at Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief

19/10/2025

I had the absolute pleasure of sharing the wonderful, and fun filled life story of the late Peter Douglas Brown. A true gent, who loved his family, his holidays, a sing song and a dance. A man that could turn his hand to anything, liked and loved by friends and neighbours alike. A big thank you to Co-op Funeralcare in Bishopbriggs and Bishopbriggs Crematorium for all their support to the family and myself. A wonderful celebration for a wonderful man and family.

15/10/2025

We are incredibly proud to be joining the 'To Absent Friends' festival this year, alongside our friends at Bishopbriggs Crematorium, for an evening of Music, Reflection, and Creativity.

Loss and grief can sometimes feel like a solitary journey, but on Tuesday, November 4th, we invite you to join us for a warm, gentle evening to remember and celebrate the loved ones we miss.

Get your FREE tickets to attend using the link in comments.

Thanks also to our friends at Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief

29/08/2025

🎨 Art Therapy – Women Only

Starting Monday 13th October, 3–5pm

We’re offering a safe, supportive space for women to explore emotions, express memories, and build confidence through creative art-making.

✨ No art skills required
✨ Focus on the process, not the final product
✨ Make art to express feelings
✨ 7 weekly sessions with qualified Art Psychotherapists

For women experiencing homelessness, or affected by mental health, addiction, or justice services.

📩 amcilwaine@themarietrust.org.uk
📱 Text Adam on 07903 263 261

29/08/2025

✨ Improve Your Reading, Writing & Numbers Skills! ✨

Looking for a friendly and supportive space to build confidence with everyday skills?
Join our Reading, Writing and Numbers Drop-In at The Marie Trust.

📘 Group or one-to-one sessions
🖊️ Tailored lessons for everyday life
🤝 Welcoming and supportive environment

📍 For people experiencing homelessness, or affected by mental health, addiction, or justice services.

📅 Book now by emailing amcilwaine@themarietrust.org.uk
or texting Adam at 07903 263261.

Let’s learn and grow together! 🌟

29/08/2025

We are incredibly grateful to Sharon and Paramjeet at Taste Indian Cuisine for their kind and generous donation of £500 to support the work of The Marie Trust.

Last night Gus Grubb, chairperson at The Marie Trust and Frances McKinlay, Chief Officer had the wonderful pleasure of visiting and accepting the donation on behalf of The Marie Trust. Thank you Sharon and Paramjeet for your wonderful hospitality ❤️

Their generosity helps us continue providing vital services and support to people facing homelessness, poverty, and social exclusion. Together, we can make a real difference in people’s lives. 💙

From all of us at The Marie Trust – thank you for standing with us! 🙏✨

16/08/2025

🎉 Thank You, Taste Indian Cuisine! 🎉

A huge congratulations to on their 15th anniversary! 🌟

From your first day in 2010 to now, you’ve served incredible food, created countless memories, and supported the local community in so many ways.

We are really humbled by the generosity of Sharon and Paramjeet for their support in sharing their celebration with The Marie Trust and continuing giving back to the community and donating some of the proceeds from this celebration to help us fight homelessness, poverty and trauma. 💛

Here’s to many more years of delicious meals, kindness, and community connection! 🙏

06/08/2025

📢 Empowering People Through Digital Literacy - Spaces available!

In partnership with Citizen Literacy, The Marie Trust’s Digital Literacy Project is helping people who are homeless, or affected by mental health, addiction, or justice services, to break down barriers to the digital world.

Our Impact in the first year of its pilot:

- 59 people supported – including those experiencing homelessness, transitioning from prison, and in residential care

- 81 people helped to get online and access essential services like NHS, housing, mental health support, and community resources

- 28 people supported to open bank accounts, use online banking, and register with GPs and health services

- 13 people guided through online college applications, job searches, and personal statements

- 30 people received ongoing support with using devices and troubleshooting digital issues

- 46 instances of homelessness addressed and 125 mental health support interactions recorded during engagement

- Digital Harm Reduction Champions: 9 trained staff/volunteers, with 17 more upskilled to confidently support others digitally

- Devices distributed: 44 phones, 8 tablets, 3 laptops, and connectivity to keep people connected

Real Stories, Real Change:
'Pat', a 67-year-old who once feared technology, now texts family, uses YouTube, and attends literacy classes through the Citizen Literacy app, boosting his confidence and independence. ‘’But before I came here, I just refused to do writing, because I was so depressed, and I thought people would say, Or look at that state, and, because I hadn't done it for years. Once I came here, all the groups, I've learnt more here than I did at my secondary. Before I could nae, like, full stop, comma, colons, and question marks, I just used to write a sentence and not put anything in it and just leave, like, wee space. But now I can, I can sit and write a letter and it's improved my literacy. But Adam's learnt me to text and now I can go on YouTube and I can look up sports things and watch things he's learnt. He's downloaded a lot of apps for me, which is good because all these years I wasn't interested because I always thought I cannae learn that, I'm stupid''.

Get Involved:

📍 Where: The Marie Trust, 29 Albion Street, Glasgow, G1 1LH

📞 Contact: Call or text Adam on 07903 263 261

📧 Email: amcilwaine@themarietrust.org.uk

Together, we are making digital inclusion a reality.

05/08/2025

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05/08/2025

💙 Help Us Support Hospital Patients Who Experience Homelessness

Our Hospital Outreach Service helps people in hospital who are homeless or at risk, supporting them into safe housing and financial stability.

One patient told us: “If I didn’t have you, I would be lying out there on the streets or go missing. The cost of living has impacted me big time… I just want a one-bedroom house, to shut my door and go home at night.”

Our staff meet patients on the wards, providing immediate support and support them into the community to reconnect with services and ensure they continue to receive healthcare.

We are creating Hospital Welcome Packs to help these patients who are often admitted with no possessions and experiencing hardship.

We are looking for donations of the following items:
Shampoo, conditioner, brushes & combs
Soap, shower gel & disposable razors
Socks, slippers, underwear, pyjamas & t‑shirts
Toiletry bags, perfume samples, hairbands
Snacks: crisps, juice, cereal bars, chocolate

If you can help, drop donations at: 29 Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1LH

📧 info@themarietrust.org.uk | ☎️ 0141 286 0065

Thank you for helping us support those who need it most.

28/07/2025