Contact us

How Can We Help?

Get in Touch
Share Your Story

spread kindness

The knock-on effects of your actions can spread kindness more widely as people read the positive news of what you have done.

text reads “69% of people said they are more likely to pass on an act of kindness after they witness one. Be Kind Movement survey.”

Be Kind Movement kindness survey.

We love research into kindness and the Be Kind Movement are currently running a kindness survey so we had to tell you about it! Head over to the Be Kind Movement’s website to take part. We can’t wait to discover what they learn about just how common kindness is and how it shows up in […]

a rainy street in Oxford, a double decker red bus is driving past a bus stop where people on the pavement stand around, most with umbrellas up.

Shared umbrella during heavy rain in Oxford.

“I was staying in Oxford for work. I delivered a half day training so I was exhausted and just nipped to the pub a few minutes from my accommodation for a quick dinner. I didn’t bring an umbrella or a waterproof coat. As I was leaving after a lovely dinner, it started to rain. I

Sarah, a woman with light skin tone and shoulder length light brown hair smiling broadly wearing a Time for Kindness t-shirt. Beside her text reads “I’m joining the 1-2-3 ripple global wave of kindness.”

Global wave of kindness.

We’re co-creating a living wave of kindness on 2nd October at midday with The Kind Brave Leader and Kindness Unites. The 2nd October is UN International Day of Non-Violence and we’re joining in with the global wave of kindness at 12 noon in every timezone. Wherever you are at 12 noon on 2nd October pause

Text reads “the optimistic October challenge” with a hand drawing a leaf, boots and a pumpkin in a notebook.

Optimistic October

Here at TfK HQ we’re all about promoting optimism so we’re keen to support our friends at Action for Happiness with the October challenge. Their aim is to “spread optimism in uncertain times” which is something we’re really passionate about too. Why not head over to their website to learn more about gifting yourself an

A Jenga tower of light brown wooden blocks with numbers on. The tower has a solid base but many pieces missing as it goes further up with a point about a third of the way up seemingly precariously balanced on just one centre block. The tower is on a table with a black cloth on it. There are snacks and a pair of glasses on the table behind it.

A few games, a lot of heart

Every few months, Sara Yahia visits foster homes with friends, bringing little treat bags: crayons, sweets, and toys. On one visit, she met Leo, a quiet 5-year-old. He didn’t speak until a game of Jenga made him burst into giggles. Later, a caregiver told Sara he hadn’t laughed in weeks. That moment? A breakthrough. Then

A Facebook group post from Carole Brown, a top contributer, reading “I want to thank everyone who offered me a lift to the Heath this morning, your response was amazing, my husband has now been transferred to Llandough rehabilitation unit which is a straight bus journey. What an amazing community we live in, I’m very humbled.”

Community offers lift to hospital.

What kind acts have you spotted on social media recently? Someone sent in this great example from their local Facebook group and we know there’s more, so let’s hear about yours! “I want to thank everyone who offered me a lift to the Heath this morning, your response was amazing, my husband has now been

Cardiff market stall with two layers of jumpers, shirts, and coats. People are walking through the market hall around it.

The kindness of a tall person.

As I am tall, I often get asked by other shoppers if I can reach something down from them for a higher shelf. This time I was in a clothes shop and there were a lot of sale items on a higher hanging rail. A lady asked me to reach down a shirt for her

A woman with dark skin tone and black hair in braids wearing square, black framed glasses and a red top with white trim. She is standing to one side and turning her head to look at the camera.

Compliment for receptionist.

“The receptionist at a business I visited for work was wearing a blouse that I also own. I told her that I liked the colour and hope it looks as nice on me as it does on her. She was really chuffed and said it was really kind of me to say so.” This lovely

View across lots of Asda checkouts with staff sat at each and conveyor belts filled with items way into the distance. It looks like a busy shopping day.]

Fellow parent shows kindness at Asda.

“I was scanning my shopping at the ASDA self-checkout, toddler in the trolley, baby asleep in the sling. You have to bend down a long way to reach into the trolleys and also to put your shopping in the bagging area, which is tricky while baby wearing, but there are never many proper tills open

a blue tray with a plate of toast and strawberries, a coffee, some slices of orange, extra strawberries and cutlery on it. The tray sits on a roughly made bed with some books beside it.

Daughter makes breakfast in bed.

How does kindness show up in your family (of birth or choice)? After I’d had a bad night’s sleep, my daughter made me breakfast in bed. Get inspired by more acts of kindness: Last money donated. Child donates pocket money to accessible toilet fund. Network Rail takes care of traveler stuck at Cheddington.

Search