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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Another wide range of thoughtful nominations from our brilliant members. It never fails to move us that you are all out in the world keeping an eye out for people who might need our help. A great big half a million Thank you's. With our love, Julie and Chris xxx

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

and to provide stability, emotional support and fun, when their parents and carers can’t be there. We are over the moon to be able to support them in their important work.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

6 Finally our friend N nominated her incredible friend Jamie who, after spending much of his own childhood in hospitals, dedicated his life to setting up wonderful Ward Buddies, a charity that trains volunteers, with expert support, to befriend babies and children and keep them company in hospital

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

She is getting some therapeutic support from work but the sessions are limited and S has asked if we can contribute to extending these valuable hours of support.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

5 S has a friend who is struggling after a difficult Christmas which has brought up a lot of trauma. She is a survivor of childhood abuse who is living with complex PTSD and other challenges, and everything has come to a head in recent weeks.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

They also need to purchase three single beds. A donation from us will make a huge difference to their lives and we wish them all the best for the future.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

They are trying to work out how to make this new (very welcome) situation work, by creating a divide to make one bedroom into two- but they have limited resources (pension and benefits) and can’t afford the work.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

4 C messaged us about M who lost his job as a chef after undergoing cancer treatment, which subsequently left him with additional health issues. He has been living with his 81 year old mum in a two bed council flat, but has very recently won custody of his 9 year old.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

but have nothing to make their house a home. A contribution from us will, in the words of their nominator, enable them to start their new life together and to feel settled again.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

3 M and her children are being supported by one of our members working with a domestic abuse charity. After fleeing an abusive relationship many months ago they have been living with family miles away. They have now finally been given a council property closer to their support networks,

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

a costly essential when, according to the charity, so many people are living in unfit, mould-infested temporary accommodation. We were so happy to help.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

2 A is fundraising for Food Bank Aid, who will have any donations doubled by sponsors and supporters at the start of March. There is a particular drive to be able to supply, as well as food, nappies, toiletries etc, more cleaning equipment-

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

1 E got in touch to ask for help for a friend who was buying some decorations for the wake of a young mum; her hope being to create a lovely and fitting celebration of her life for her children to remember. Just a small amount that helped her make this lovely gesture.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

but at a time when it’s easy to feel hopeless about making any kind of difference, please know that you absolutely are. And so to this week and your 6 gifts...

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

is as valuable as the money itself, in this broken system where there is so much shaming of people who are struggling. Thank you for making it all possible. As we’ve said many times, sometimes we feel we are merely providing plasters in an attempt to heal a gaping wound-

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

fixing a washing machine or replacing a fridge, providing safety for a survivor or a refugee, enabling a young person to study, helping a family have a much needed break. Over and over again we hear from our recipients and their nominees that the fact that a bunch of strangers care enough to help

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

We lost track long ago of how many individuals, families and organisations you’ve supported- whether by cancelling a debt, paying for a funeral, buying a big shop, carpeting a new home, making a garden safe,

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

2026 Week 5 update: It feels amazing to be able to give you some wonderful news in this week’s update. Thanks to your ongoing support and generosity 500 Acts have now given out over *£500,000* in grants and gifts. Your money sent in mostly individual weekly pounds over ( just over) seven years.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Love to all our nominees this week, and special thanks to you all, as ever, for making these donations possible- we are so grateful. With our love J and C Xx

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

been unable to secure funding in 2026, putting their future in peril. They are a full access choir who sing songs from multiple countries, religions and traditions with a focus on peace, love and empowerment.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

6 Our Bread and Roses contribution this week comes from longtime member C making her first ever nomination for a fantastic group, the Sounds Like Home International Women’s Choir, who meet weekly, but who have

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

He is in his 60s and on Universal Credit so has no extra income to pay for the removal of his belongings into his new place, which is several miles away. We wish him all the best in his new home.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

5 D was served an eviction notice by his letting agency but the documentation was incorrect and he has endured many months of uncertainty, before successfully finding a new council bungalow.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

who has dedicated his life to saving stray and unwanted dogs and finding homes for them, in his own time, and in his own van, driving hundreds of miles. He raises money to fund the travelling involved, and we are happy to support him as he does his work.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

4 As many of you know, we are very human-focussed and don’t, as a rule, donate to pet charities or towards vets bills, just because there are a lot of people supporting organisations helping animals out there. But S has asked for a little donation for an amazing sounding man

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

L would like to help this mum of young children with something towards the bills that are piling up while she’s unable to work.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

3 L has nominated a mum from her little girl’s school who turned up at drop off this week with injuries sustained from an assault from an ex-partner who has also financially abused her, taking money from her account when she’s unable to work.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

this wonderful person has ended up assaulted, traumatised and homeless, and H would very much value a donation from us to take some of the financial strain and to help them feel less alone.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

2 H messaged us early in the week about a friend and fellow activist who has worked tirelessly to raise the voices of the most oppressed and vulnerable people and who has suffered terribly of late- we won’t go into the details here, but

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

A has asked if we can help him by enabling him to take himself off for a couple of days to recover from the trauma, while his flat gets cleaned up, and in recognition of his bravery.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

and dragging his neighbour out on a rug. The tenant is recovering in hospital now, but Gary has been left extremely shaken and with substantial smoke damage to his own home. He had no insurance and although the HA are working to replace lost items and clean the carpets throughout.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

1 A, one of our members who supports housing association tenants, wrote to us about a terrible house fire- the worst she has seen in 22 years. Her tenant was heroically rescued by Gary in the flat above who put his own life and health at risk by entering the flat

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

2026 Week 4 Update A very warm welcome to our new members and followers. Here are your 6 gifts this week....

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

This is exactly what we’re for. To fill these gaps, as people rebuild, and to prevent people falling back into debt and desperation. We are so glad to be able to help a bit. And it is your kindness that makes this possible. A heartfelt Thankyou from us both. With love, Julie and Chris xx

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

while he seeks out bar work to keep him afloat in the mean time When L saw him last week he had sold the inexpensive new phone a friend had given him (a necessity when you’re navigating benefits and trying to stay connected to a support network) in order to just survive.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

attendant shame that comes with that, long term depression, eviction (after he fell into arrears) and a suicide attempt last year. He now has a flat to call home but the rent is expensive and he is retraining on a DWP scheme to get him back into employment

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

5 L wrote us a very moving email about her friend, who has had an incredibly difficult time- driven out of his job by bullying, sparking an expensive and unsuccessful lawsuit that left him in debt, much borrowing from friends and family, and all the

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

and everything she saved had to be spent to keep on top of the outgoings. G has asked for a contribution towards food and bills to help her out, and so that all her hard work doesn’t go unrewarded.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

4 G works at a college, and has approached us about a young woman he teaches, who, on top of her studies, works nights to support her family, after her dad and brother passed away. She did loads of overtime over Christmas to try and get a bit ahead financially, but then fell ill,

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

3 Our member S lost her friend last week, after a long battle with alcohol dependency and depression. He experienced many obstacles in his life. He has practically no family, and who there is live a long way away. His heartbroken friends are trying to raise enough to give him a proper funeral.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

which would have devastating consequences for the many people who rely on the service. We've contributed to an emergency funding page set up by one of their volunteers, and as always are so grateful to people who are giving so much to support people who are struggling in their communities and beyond

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

2 B nominated a fantastic organisation, The Bus Stop in Ipswich, who work on the ground with people experiencing homelessness and poverty, providing shelter, food and a referral-free food bank for its users. They are struggling to meet demand at the moment and are in danger of folding completely,

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

We paid out immediately and he was extremely emotional, saying that we couldn’t imagine what a difference the money has made to him. THANK YOU.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Unfortunately this leaves him with less than £300 a month to live on, and his quality of life is very poor. His nominator has asked that we provide funds for a new cooker and sofa, and also to stock his freezer in readiness for the weeks ahead.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

He became very depressed and agoraphobic and during this time fell into rental arrears too, and made several attempts on his life. Through the team at his HA, he is now getting support and advice, and they are negotiating with various utility providers and have worked out a payment plan.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Mr W had been exploited by his partner of many years, unbeknownst to him. She walked out on him last year leaving him with eye-watering debts for unpaid bills- he gave her the money each month to pay, but she was keeping it.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

1 A member messaged us about one of her housing association clients who, like many of the people she works with, is having a very difficult time at the moment. The xmas period is always so challenging for people who may be financially or emotionally vulnerable.

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

2026 Week 3 Update It’s fair to say that 2026 is officially underway now, and with it a slew of nominations from our members- thank you as always for your thoughtfulness in bringing people and organisations to us who may need a boost. Here are your 5 gifts....

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Look after yourselves and each other in this treacherous and cold weather, and thank you for doing what you do. With our love, Julie and Chris xx

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500 Acts of Kindness @500actsofkindness.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

and Glenn asked if we might contribute to the fund, having known Barney as a student and mentee. Barney’s family are members of 500 Acts too and we send them all our love at this incredibly difficult time.

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