'No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted' - Aesop
With thanks to the Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund delivered by The National Lottery Community Fund, which has helped us put together thousands more Warm in Winter gift bags as we face a huge increase in demand. Read more
It's all smiles as we make a big impact at the 2024 Smiley Charity Film Awards with our film, ‘A Small Act’. Read more
Partnering with Hertfordshire Libraries, we provided 300 Warm in Winter gift bags for their successful Sipper Swap events. Read more
We are excited to work with M. K. Ginder & Sons to launch a wonderful social history project encouraging people to talk together and have the conversation of a lifetime. Read more
Small Acts of Kindness believes keeping older people safe, warm and out of hospital should be a priority throughout the year and not just at crisis points. Read our response to article in The Telegraph. Read more
We are thrilled to announce that we are the Community Business of the Year Silver Winner at the SME National Business Awards 2023. Read more
Running her first ever half marathon, Ria’s extraordinary act of kindness was inspiring, raising an amazing amount of support and money to help make a difference. Read more
When many of us are in need of some extra support, we are delighted to have once again partnered with Hertfordshire County Council to deliver 2,500 Bags of Kindness to be distributed to vulnerable residents of Hertfordshire. Read more
If you receive a Winter Fuel Payment but don’t need it, please think of someone who might and donate it to Small Acts of Kindness. Read more
Last week we had a visit from the Warner Bros. Christmas Elves who together with our volunteer family packed and wrapped an incredible 1200 gifts. Read more
With the clocks going back, it signalled the beginning of winter, and the launch of our campaign to help fill our Warm in Winter gift bags, reaching the thousands of older people who will be sat freezing in their homes. Read more
A huge milestone for Small Acts of Kindness, as we host our very first packing session in Bedfordshire, joined by volunteers from the local community. Read more
We are thrilled to have been named Gold Winners for the Community Business of the Year at the Watford Chamber of Conscience SME Hertfordshire Business awards. Read more
Our summer ‘family fun’ packing days were a huge hit as we are joined by families, friends, local businesses and community partners to pack hot drink and information packs. Read more
Highlighting the issues faced by thousands of older people who are cold, lonely and isolated, we welcomed over 80 guests to watch ‘A Small Act’ as we aim to raise £100,000 toward the cost of sourcing, packing and distributing 12,000 Warm in Winter gift bags this winter. Read more
We are delighted to have been given beautiful 'Messages of Kindness' from the 3rd Welwyn Garden City Guides, helping us to end loneliness for thousands of older people. Read more
300 gift bags containing essential toiletries and a little kindness are packed as part of a new pilot project to help those who are struggling with the rising cost of living. Read more
Last year, we were afforded an amazing opportunity to raise awareness of our work when we were featured on BBC Look East. Read more
400 Health, Care and Kindness Bags packed and ready to go to as we once again work in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council. Read more
Over 14,000 gift bags packed and distributed this winter. Read more
Another successful year as over 1,500 Christmas gifts are wrapped and delivered to people in care homes Read more
We teamed up with the wonderful Herts Inclusive Theatre with their participants writing ‘Messages of Kindness’ that we then included in our Christmas Boxes. Read more
With the help of our partners, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, we are seeing our gift bags distributed across Bedfordshire for the first time. Read more
We are extremely proud to have been asked, once again, to work with Herts County County to source, pack and distribute 3,000 Bags of Kindness to vulnerable residents across Hertfordshire. Read more