After another competitive World Marmalade Awards they have announced a magnificent £18,285 so far being raised for charity.

This amount included donations made by any entrants who chose to donate to their local hospice.

Tim Nind the 2023 Homemade winner has also nominated Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Trust, who are based in Scotland, as his charity of choice.

A percentage of the sales of his
winning marmalade will go towards his nominated charity, the amount raised so far is £1320.

The cheque presentation ceremony to Hospice at Home took place at Dalemain Mansion, with a collection of volunteer marmalade enthusiasts, many of whom have supported the Awards since their creation.

Representatives from Hospice at Home were Rev David Wood and Lady Elizabeth Leeming received the cheque
from Beatrice Hasell-McCosh, the director of the Awards.

Lady Elizabeth Leeming, President of Hospice at Home C & NL said: “That the Dalemain Marmalade Awards & Festival has chosen Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland to be its main beneficiary once again is greatly appreciated.

“The loyalty from all at Dalemain has made a significant contribution to this local Charity’s funds over the years, enabling it to provide invaluable palliative care and support to patients and their families at a time of great need.

All of us involved with the Charity would like to express our heartfelt thanks.”

This donation to Hospice at Home launches the 2024 Marmalade Awards & Festival.

Beatrice Hasell-
McCosh, Director of The Dalemain World Marmalade Awards saying: “We are so pleased to support Hospice Charities and to have supported Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland primarily for the last 18 years.

“Entries are accepted with delight from all over the world with every penny of each
Homemade entry going to Hospice.

“We wish everyone who is planning to enter the best of luck.”

The awards take place with the generous support from Fortnum & Mason, Rathbones, Westmorland Family, Lycetts and Paddington Bear.

Competition downloadable entry forms can be found on our website and the opening of the competition on January 1 with close of entry on February 5.

The winner of the 2024 awards will be announced at the Marmalade Festival on Saturday, April 20, with thousands of marmalades on display, Artisan marmalades
to try and buy, talks, tours and a visit from the nation’s favourite bear.

National Marmalade week will be from April 13-20 with businesses across Cumbria and beyond turning orange for the week.