A collection of posts that show how we are part of a bigger #teamkind when we act with kindness. These stories tell us about the positive things that people do to be kind to others.
“I grew up in a family of six kids – full of noise, nurture and food. Dad was out working so Mum and cooking were the constants in our life – and our home always smelled of baking. During the financial challenges of the 1970’s, every day without fail we had a home cooked food […]
Accepting somebody for who they are has kindness written all over it, so we want to hear about a time when you have felt fully accepted. Tell us in the comments ⬇️. And when you’ve told us, why not check out some other stories of acceptance: Acceptance is kindness. Mum gives gender affirming joy to
A Canadian couple is donating socks to keep unhoused people warm over winter. Dwayne and Jenn Hayes are now running the 20k Sock Day initiative. The idea is you simply put out a collection bin, collect socks from those in your area, and then take them to a homeless shelter. Making sure to let 20k
I have been transforming into art, plastic net bags that supermarkets continue to bag fruits and vegetables in, for the last 18 months. The communities I work with have rallied round in upcycling them and handing them in at several collection points. People are fascinated by how beautiful they become and are drawn into the
“My friend collects cardboard tubes at home to give to her friend who stuffs them with hay for her rabbits. It’s such a small thing that makes a big difference to her friend and the rabbits!”
“First of all I wanted to encourage the viewer to see the kindness, love and beauty that already exists in simple things of everyday life. Secondly, I wanted to express gratitude to my painting teacher Ayrat Khamiullin, who taught me the painting techniques of the old masters. And finally this is the memory of my
“At the Rhondda book fair I spotted this selection of books which are published in Dyslexia friendly print. I thought it was so amazing to see not only that it had been considered but that they’d been brought to a book fair and it being normalised to see these options. Accessibility is a kindness and
“I was standing outside with my toddler to give our binmen their Christmas tip as they came past. One of them went to put it in the cab and came back with a selection box for her! He said they like to give them out to all the kids who they see on their route
The experience of kindness that greatly influenced my art was being part of the ArtCan Members through the Better Together Community. As I had the opportunity to collaborate in an international network of artists, to stay updated about exhibitions and international exhibition opportunities. Which, without a doubt, it has a great impact on my artistic
I went to visit my friend and fellow Team TfK member, Catching Fireworks , who had just moved house. It was lovely to have an in-person catch up and see her beautiful new home. She knew that I was heading straight on to a work event, to hear Beth Stallwood Create WorkJoy talk about her
