70 Acts of Kindness

Working within the healthcare sector for 70 years, we know that acts of kindness go a long way. That’s why, as part of our 70th anniversary, we’ve put together a list of 70 acts of kindness that our team will be taking part in and encourage you to join the movement and do the same. Let’s help to continue to make the world a better place. 

1. Volunteering.
2. Giving blood.
3. Donating to charity.
4. Buying someone a coffee.
5. Call a loved one to chat. 
6. Writing a handwritten note to someone with something nice. 
7. Sending flowers to someone. 
8. Offering to babysit or dog sit. 
9. Sharing a memory with someone. 
10. Send a colleague praise.
11. Bring in snacks for colleagues.
12. Offer to help a coworker.
13. Offer to mentor someone.
14. Open a door for someone.
15. Leave a genius tip.
16. Return a stray shopping cart.
17. Helping someone with their shopping bags. 
18. Compliment a stranger. 
19. Let someone with fear items go in front of you. 
20. Leave a positive review for a product or business. 
21. Give your seat to someone on public transport. 
22. Pick up litter. 
23. Share a helpful resource. 
24. Plant a tree of flowers for the bees.
25. Donate books to a free library. 
26. Carry a reusable water bottle to reduce waste. 
27. Offer your discount codes to friends. 
28. Donate unneeded clothes. 
29. Help the homeless.
30. Smile at people walking past and say good morning/afternoon.
31. Offer to take a photo for someone. 
32. Wave thank you when someone lets you go in traffic. 
33. Clean up after yourself in a restaurant. 
34. Donate blankets and towels to an animal rescue. 
35. Sign a petition. 
36. Switch to paperless. 
37. Recycle correctly. 
38. Buy from a local business. 
39. Use a reusable bag.
40. Reduce plastic use. 
41. Walk or bike a journey instead of driving. 
42. Do something kind for someone you care about.
43. Send your friend a photo from a time you enjoyed together. 
44. Let someone know how much they mean to you
45. Do something to contribute to your local community.
46. Show your gratitude to people who are helping to make things better. 
47. Find a way to help a local charity. 
48. Ask someone what matters to them and why. 
49. Share a quote you find inspiring. 
50. Introduce two people to expand their network. 
51. Check in on an elderly neighbour.
52. Send a “thinking of you” message to a friend to show you care. 
53. Clean up the communal kitchen. 
54. Credit someone’s idea. 
55. Pay for a stranger’s parking.
56. Help someone with their pram. 
57. Start a compost bin. 
58. Conserve energy with small tasks like turning off unnecessary tasks. 
59. Donate old tech. 
60. Knit or craft for a cause. 
61. Cook a meal for someone.
62. Offer to run an errand. 
63. Listen without giving advice. 
64. Forgive a small grudge. 
65. Celebrate someone’s win. 
66. Practice self-care. 
67. Leave a note in a library book. 
68. Teach someone a skill. 
69. Be a “referral hero” for a friend looking for a job. 
70. Pass this list on to encourage more acts of kindness.