These positive news stories cover a wide range of acts of kindness to others that people have taken.
“I recently left my handbag behind on a bench after lunch in Bridport Dorset. It was fully loaded with car keys, phone, credit cards and even cash … A guy with a banjo- I think his name was Ollie Jessop…? tracked me back to where I was working and came and handed it in. I […]
“I worked late in London, next to me on the train was a young lady around 19-20. She got off at my stop and I was at the front of the queue for a taxi, it was around 11pm so I offered her to go ahead of me so she was safe. 11 out of
I was spending time with my Dad while Mum was in Specsavers having her post-cataract eye test. He was starting to get anxious about where she was and how long she would be, so I took him into the ‘pound shop’ in our precinct because it has so many different items and I thought it
“Travelling home on a packed train standing room only. I was feeling faint and a guy stood up and gave me his seat. Good to know there are good guys out there thanks a million to my hero on the Marylebone to Banbury train.” We share examples of kindness like this one, sent in by
We were walking round the lake near our house before my parents came over to visit for a cuppa. We realised neither of us had brought our phone with us, so we had no idea what the time was! We asked a passerby for the time and he got his own phone out of his
Allies across the US are being proactive in their support of trans people by writing letters of support which are then included with binders and femme shapewear provided by charities like Point Of Pride. This active ally-ship is also a beautiful act of kindness that we’re sure makes a big difference to everyone receiving it.
“My daughter learnt about the environment at infant school and has become an Adopt-a-Street Champion (litter picker). I thought this might be a fad but she is absolutely committed, so I am totally supporting her in this endeavour.” This wonderful story of kindness and community was shared by Jaime Cox. We’re celebrating community this week
One of the tips we give at our wellbeing workshops is to find a source, or sources, of kindness and positive stories that you can check in with daily. This is also a great way to find a kind community in the comments or groups where you read those stories, and community is also a
“The wife of a friend my dad made in the neurology rehabilitation program helped my dad install his new laptop because I’m sick and can’t do it for him. I can’t get over how kind she is.” Thank you to the anonymous person who sent in this wonderful example of kindness to us. What kindness
“I saw a fb request from a local man whose wife had sadly died midway through making a crochet blanket for a new baby in the family. He was asking for someone to finish the blanket that she had started, so I offered my services and completed it for him. He was very grateful. The
