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acts of kindness

A collection of posts that show how kindness is an active pursuit. These positive stories cover a wide range of acts of kindness to others that people have taken.

An almond croissant on a plate beside a serviette with a knife resting on it.

Surprise almond croissant for colleague.

“My colleague bought me an almond croissant for breakfast for no reason and it was delicious.” Send us your stories of kindness here – remember no kindness is too small to shout about!

Legs running along a path with trees to one side and a grassy area to the other side on a sunny day. Text overlaid reads “2 men help runner after fall in country lanes.”

2 men help runner after fall in country lanes.

“I just want to thank the two men in a van and a runner who stopped to help me when I fell over running on ham Lane. I didn’t get anyone’s name I was a bit disorientated. But thank you.” This lovely post was spotted by a kindness ambassador in a Facebook group and sent

Fran, a woman with light skin tone and long auburn hair, stands in front of FCB coffee holding two take out cups. Behind her is professional coffee making paraphernalia.

Coffee and kindness with Fran

I met up with fellow kindness and compassion advocate, Fran Borg-Wheeler, from Heart Centred Leaders. She very kindly bought me a coffee. In case you’re wondering, it was a particularly good coffee from FCB coffee! This story is also about kindness to self because I always enjoy catching up and connecting with people like Fran.

A light brown miniature dachshund standing on grass looking up through yellow flowers.

Harpenden locals show kindness to woman in emotional distress.

“My husband died recently & shortly afterwards I started walking two gorgeous miniature dachshunds, Dottie & Penny for friends who had recently moved house. I hadn’t been to their new place before & having decided to walk there I found myself totally lost, late, & with no mobile signal. It was in a quiet residential

a narrow boat on a canal passing through a slightly narrower part of the canal. Either side are footpaths with a little grass and trees around.

Walkers help driver of narrowboat on a windy day.

“It was a windy day so the swing bridge on the canal was blowing closed – the driver of the boat called out to a walker on the tow path for help in keeping the bridge open and they stopped their walk to help.” Send us your moments of kindness so we can share them

A red post box in the foreground with white and wooden houses along the pedestrian street behind it. Text overlaid reads “Post man helps local after fall.

Post man helps local after fall.

“I would like to thank my local postmen and his colleague for the help yesterday when I fell over at home they help me get up without them I would still be there once again a big thank you 😊.” This lovely moment of kindness was spotted in a Facebook group by one of our

A glass and bottle of red wine on a table. Text overlaid reads “Grieving woman supported by friend & Premiere Inn bar staff.”

Grieving woman supported by friend & Premiere Inn bar staff.

“At a Premier Inn I met my very upset friend, whom was saying goodbye to a dying friend. When I arrived her grief was a bottle in and she was not in the best position. I want to thank Jeason in the bar for his assistance getting my friend back to the bar.” Well done

A photo of a white woman with blonde hair, in business dress, talking to an audience

The Power of Kindness in the Workplace: Listening Beyond Words

My guest this month is voice specialist and coach, Anne Leatherland. In this piece she explores the way that people express kindness through their voice and shares tips for listening out for that kindness in your workplace. In the modern workplace, where deadlines, tasks, and performance metrics often take centre stage, kindness is a quality

A view down a bus which a variety of people are sat on. Text overlaid reads "bus driver lets 2 passengers travel for free.”

Bus driver lets 2 passengers travel for free.

“A bus driver let 2 passengers travel for free after the bus number changed. They pulled up at the stop and changed numbers to go elsewhere, they came and told the driver they needed to pay again to go to their next stop and he said no, it’s fine.” Remind yourself how often kindness like

A red brick building with large white door in the shade of a tree with the word “welcome” down the side of it on a sunny day with a totally blue sky above it.

Directions to St James Church.

I was on my morning walk around my neighbourhood and a woman stopped me to say she was lost and looking for St James Church. As it happened, it was just beyond the furthest point we could see on the road she was on but I was able to let her know she was almost