Impact of Police partnership highlighted as Small Acts of Kindness features on ITV News

We are hugely proud to feature on ITV Anglia this week, highlighting the profound impact we are having, working in partnership with Hertfordshire Police. Read more

Charity Partner for 2026

Small Acts of Kindness has been chosen by Home Instead Watford as their Charity of the Year! Read more

And that's a wrap for 2025!

As 2025 draws to a close, we take a look back at our milestone year and the difference we are continuing to make. Read more

Bags of Kindness bringing comfort and care

Over the last 5 years, in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council, we have delivered over 18,000 Bags of Kindness. Read more

Kindness in the community

Nearly £3,000 raised through community fundraising, with kindness sitting at the heart of it all. Read more

Concerns raised as the increase in cost of living impacts the health of older people

Featuring on Heart Radio, our CEO, Lynne Misner raised concerns around the impact that the rise in cost of living is having on thousands of older people, as they struggle this winter. Read how you can help. Read more

Coming together to celebrate 10 years

We were delighted to be joined by our stakeholders, partners and funders as we officially began celebrating 10 years of Small Acts of Kindness. Read more

Small Acts - Big Impact

We are delighted to share our Impact Report 2024. Read more

Introducing our new Trustees

We are delighted to announce the appointments of Adam K Ginder DL and Peter Dale as Trustees. Read more

Celebrating 10 years of Small Acts of Kindness

We are immensely proud and excited to have reached 10 years on our incredible journey, and are kicking off the celebrations this month! Read more

Keeping Hertfordshire’s older and vulnerable residents safe and well

Last year, in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council’s Adult Care Services team, we sourced, packed and distributed over 4,000 gift bags across the county. Read more

Successfully strengthening our engagement across Bedfordshire with thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund

This winter, saw for the first time, all 2,000 Warm in Winter gift bags for Bedfordshire, packed by volunteers in Bedfordshire, strengthening our links within the community so we can reach those in need. Read more

Launching our 'Warm this Winter’ campaign

With thousands of older people struggling to heat their homes this winter, we are asking for help to keep them warm, with a donation of £35, the cost of a Small Acts of Kindness Warm in Winter gift bag. Read more

Talking Kindness with Graham Allcott

Our CEO and Founder, Lynne Misner had the pleasure of featuring in an exclusive podcast series ‘Talking Kindness Podcast Summit’ sharing how she incorporates kindness into her work and leadership. Read more

Going from strength to strength as partnerships prove key

Looking ahead to the coming winter, and the start of this year’s packing, we reflect on last year’s successes and achievements, as we share our Impact Report 2023. Read more

Introducing our Small Acts of Kindness Swim Team

We’re super excited to introduce the four members of our SwimSerpentine team, who will each be taking on the challenge of swimming in the world-famous Serpentine lake, in London's Hyde Park, on 14th September. Read more

Zebras in the wild helping to track our gift bags

A very successful year of sourcing, packing and tracking with the incredible help and kindness from Zebra Technologies. Read more

Cool to be kind

Our CEO, Lynne is delighted to have been asked to feature in Pick Me Up! Magazine, talking about what it means to be kind. Read more

Joining forces with Hertfordshire Police to combat loneliness

Working in partnership with Hertfordshire Police, as PCSOs across the county help deliver hundreds of Warm in Winter gift bags and prove the lasting impact that our gift bags and a small act of kindness can have. Read more

A gift of health, care and kindness for Hertfordshire’s most vulnerable children and young people

Working with the Public Health team at Hertfordshire County Council, we have sourced, packed and distributed 500 Health, Care & Kindness Bags, full of practical items and information to support some of the most vulnerable children and young people. Read more

Helping to alleviate the effects of the cost of living crisis with funding from The National Lottery Community Fund

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

‘A Small Act’ takes Silver at the Smiley Charity Film Awards

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

Supporting Falls Prevention at Slipper Swaps

Partnering with Hertfordshire Libraries, we provided 300 Warm in Winter gift bags for their successful Sipper Swap events. Read more

Working together to combat loneliness

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