These stories share acts of kindness from real people in every day life. #ProjectAmplifyKindness is about changing the balance of the narrative about the world and how people behave.
Earlier this week I recorded a radio show which is going out on B Radio Berkshire on the evening of Sunday 25th July 2023! You can listen on 95.6FM across Berkshire or 106.5FM across Hampshire & Surrey, or online. If you do catch it, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
I met Rosie at my local business network, Woodley Business Club, and she had brought some chocolates to give to people who were there. Thank you Rosie’s Chocolate Factory! What a way to show kindness and make yourself memorable! How can you take kindness to your next networking or social event?
I’m so thrilled to have been on Michelle Edmondson’s podcast, Talent First, talking about the benefits of kindness to organisations and business leaders. It was a really uplifting and fascinating discussion that I’d love to hear your thoughts on. Search for the Talent First podcast and my name, Sarah Browning, on Spotify or go directly
Abled women at a festival show kindness through strength outside a disabled toilet – “When I went to a see Amy McDonald in concert at Northern Meeting Park there was big queues for the toilets and everybody was using the disabled toilet. I ran to the front saying “I’m disabled, I need to use this
At the purpose-built Berkshire MS Therapy Centre in Reading, the automatic doors from the car park open to reveal the reception desk immediately in front of you. The volunteer receptionists greet everyone with a welcome and a smile, providing a really positive experience from the minute you come through the door. One of the volunteers
Melissa Hobson combines her volunteering with the passion she has for marine life, in line with her work as a marine science, conservation & sustainability writer. 2 of her volunteering projects are even things that she can do from her desk! She takes part in WWF’s Walrus from Space (looking through satellite images online and
Alexis runs several events for her local community, focused on providing a safe space and stepping stone for neurodivergent people to get involved in the wider community, all on a voluntary basis. She organises a board games social, where the board games help make socialising a little easier by providing a focus and talking point.
After Team Time for Kindness took part in the University of Reading Community Festival last month, I reflected on how joyful the experience was. We spent all day talking to festival visitors about kindness. In total we collected about 50 stories and drawings. There were 3 things that came through as clear lessons: Read more
Rhian uses her skills and experience as an employment lawyer in her voluntary role as a trustee at Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich Mind. As well as being involved in full Board activities, she is the Chair of the People and Planning Committee. Volunteering as a trustee is a chance to use your skills for good
We love volunteers here at Time for Kindness because giving up your time and expertise to help others is an amazing way to put more kindness into the world. You can find ways to volunteer through your local volunteers bureau or through Reach Volunteering – or just asking your favourite charities and keeping an eye
