500 Acts of Kindness
@500actsofkindness.bsky.social
Fundraising community started/run by Julie Hesmondhalgh and chrismalvern.bsky.social
Each week our funders nominate a person, family or group to receive a gift from the pot created by our weekly £1 donations.
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Each week our funders nominate a person, family or group to receive a gift from the pot created by our weekly £1 donations.
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Today marks 7 years of 500 Acts of Kindness!
We took a little time to get things set up and start gifting but because of your unstinting support we've been able to do more than we imagined over these years.
Thanks to you all for turning your compassion into life-changing Acts of Kindness. ❤️
We took a little time to get things set up and start gifting but because of your unstinting support we've been able to do more than we imagined over these years.
Thanks to you all for turning your compassion into life-changing Acts of Kindness. ❤️
2026 Week 46 Update:
It has been an unbelievably busy week for nominations, so much so that we’ve had to defer a couple until next week.
Thank goodness for your generosity - we will honour all your nominations but for the week - Here are your 7 gifts....
It has been an unbelievably busy week for nominations, so much so that we’ve had to defer a couple until next week.
Thank goodness for your generosity - we will honour all your nominations but for the week - Here are your 7 gifts....
November 14, 2025 at 11:43 PM
2026 Week 46 Update:
It has been an unbelievably busy week for nominations, so much so that we’ve had to defer a couple until next week.
Thank goodness for your generosity - we will honour all your nominations but for the week - Here are your 7 gifts....
It has been an unbelievably busy week for nominations, so much so that we’ve had to defer a couple until next week.
Thank goodness for your generosity - we will honour all your nominations but for the week - Here are your 7 gifts....
Punch at the Appollo
November 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Punch at the Appollo
Today marks 7 years of 500 Acts of Kindness!
We took a little time to get things set up and start gifting but because of your unstinting support we've been able to do more than we imagined over these years.
Thanks to you all for turning your compassion into life-changing Acts of Kindness. ❤️
We took a little time to get things set up and start gifting but because of your unstinting support we've been able to do more than we imagined over these years.
Thanks to you all for turning your compassion into life-changing Acts of Kindness. ❤️
November 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Today marks 7 years of 500 Acts of Kindness!
We took a little time to get things set up and start gifting but because of your unstinting support we've been able to do more than we imagined over these years.
Thanks to you all for turning your compassion into life-changing Acts of Kindness. ❤️
We took a little time to get things set up and start gifting but because of your unstinting support we've been able to do more than we imagined over these years.
Thanks to you all for turning your compassion into life-changing Acts of Kindness. ❤️
2025 Week 45 Update:
A huge and heartfelt thank you to you all, especially “Auntie Jenny” who donated a significant sum to us in lieu of Xmas gifts
This week, its people supporting mothers and children. Your £s give these families space to breathe in very difficult times
Here are your 5 gifts..
A huge and heartfelt thank you to you all, especially “Auntie Jenny” who donated a significant sum to us in lieu of Xmas gifts
This week, its people supporting mothers and children. Your £s give these families space to breathe in very difficult times
Here are your 5 gifts..
November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
2025 Week 45 Update:
A huge and heartfelt thank you to you all, especially “Auntie Jenny” who donated a significant sum to us in lieu of Xmas gifts
This week, its people supporting mothers and children. Your £s give these families space to breathe in very difficult times
Here are your 5 gifts..
A huge and heartfelt thank you to you all, especially “Auntie Jenny” who donated a significant sum to us in lieu of Xmas gifts
This week, its people supporting mothers and children. Your £s give these families space to breathe in very difficult times
Here are your 5 gifts..
2025 Week 44 Update:
Hard to believe it’s the end of October already, the nights are very much drawing in.
We are immensely grateful to two of our members, Anne and Jemma, who have given us extra gifts this week, so that we can help more people in the coming weeks.
Here are your 3 gifts...
Hard to believe it’s the end of October already, the nights are very much drawing in.
We are immensely grateful to two of our members, Anne and Jemma, who have given us extra gifts this week, so that we can help more people in the coming weeks.
Here are your 3 gifts...
October 31, 2025 at 7:14 PM
2025 Week 44 Update:
Hard to believe it’s the end of October already, the nights are very much drawing in.
We are immensely grateful to two of our members, Anne and Jemma, who have given us extra gifts this week, so that we can help more people in the coming weeks.
Here are your 3 gifts...
Hard to believe it’s the end of October already, the nights are very much drawing in.
We are immensely grateful to two of our members, Anne and Jemma, who have given us extra gifts this week, so that we can help more people in the coming weeks.
Here are your 3 gifts...
2025 Week 43 Update:
Its what we like to call a Bread and Roses week...
"Small art and love and beauty their trudging spirits knew—
Yes, it is Bread we fight for—but we fight for Roses, too."
5 gifts this week...
Its what we like to call a Bread and Roses week...
"Small art and love and beauty their trudging spirits knew—
Yes, it is Bread we fight for—but we fight for Roses, too."
5 gifts this week...
October 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
2025 Week 43 Update:
Its what we like to call a Bread and Roses week...
"Small art and love and beauty their trudging spirits knew—
Yes, it is Bread we fight for—but we fight for Roses, too."
5 gifts this week...
Its what we like to call a Bread and Roses week...
"Small art and love and beauty their trudging spirits knew—
Yes, it is Bread we fight for—but we fight for Roses, too."
5 gifts this week...
2025 Week 42 Update
The emphasis of our nominations have been struggling families this week, with a couple of requests from our good friends at the fantastic HomeStart.
Here are your 3 gifts....
The emphasis of our nominations have been struggling families this week, with a couple of requests from our good friends at the fantastic HomeStart.
Here are your 3 gifts....
October 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
2025 Week 42 Update
The emphasis of our nominations have been struggling families this week, with a couple of requests from our good friends at the fantastic HomeStart.
Here are your 3 gifts....
The emphasis of our nominations have been struggling families this week, with a couple of requests from our good friends at the fantastic HomeStart.
Here are your 3 gifts....
2025 Week 41 Update:
This week we’re struck by how borderless and boundless the help we’re able to offer is, because of you all.
Thank you as always for your thoughtfulness and generosity, and the trust you put in us and in our nominees.
Here are your 7 gifts...
This week we’re struck by how borderless and boundless the help we’re able to offer is, because of you all.
Thank you as always for your thoughtfulness and generosity, and the trust you put in us and in our nominees.
Here are your 7 gifts...
October 10, 2025 at 11:28 AM
2025 Week 41 Update:
This week we’re struck by how borderless and boundless the help we’re able to offer is, because of you all.
Thank you as always for your thoughtfulness and generosity, and the trust you put in us and in our nominees.
Here are your 7 gifts...
This week we’re struck by how borderless and boundless the help we’re able to offer is, because of you all.
Thank you as always for your thoughtfulness and generosity, and the trust you put in us and in our nominees.
Here are your 7 gifts...
2025 Week 40 Update:
It really feels like autumn today- and inevitably the shorter, colder, darker days will bring harder times for many.
Thank you for constantly keeping your eye out for people who need a bit of help in these difficult times.
5 gifts to tell you about this week...
It really feels like autumn today- and inevitably the shorter, colder, darker days will bring harder times for many.
Thank you for constantly keeping your eye out for people who need a bit of help in these difficult times.
5 gifts to tell you about this week...
October 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
2025 Week 40 Update:
It really feels like autumn today- and inevitably the shorter, colder, darker days will bring harder times for many.
Thank you for constantly keeping your eye out for people who need a bit of help in these difficult times.
5 gifts to tell you about this week...
It really feels like autumn today- and inevitably the shorter, colder, darker days will bring harder times for many.
Thank you for constantly keeping your eye out for people who need a bit of help in these difficult times.
5 gifts to tell you about this week...
2025 Week 39 Update:
Beautiful nominations again this week - the thought and care that goes into them touches us every time.
4 gifts to tell you about this week...
Beautiful nominations again this week - the thought and care that goes into them touches us every time.
4 gifts to tell you about this week...
September 26, 2025 at 12:14 PM
2025 Week 39 Update:
Beautiful nominations again this week - the thought and care that goes into them touches us every time.
4 gifts to tell you about this week...
Beautiful nominations again this week - the thought and care that goes into them touches us every time.
4 gifts to tell you about this week...
2025 Week 38 Update
Thank you for another week of your kindness.
We were so touched and thrilled that an Acoustic Amnesty concert took place and raised £500 for us- thank you so much to Steven and all involved- it has helped us so much.
Here are your 3 gifts this week...
Thank you for another week of your kindness.
We were so touched and thrilled that an Acoustic Amnesty concert took place and raised £500 for us- thank you so much to Steven and all involved- it has helped us so much.
Here are your 3 gifts this week...
September 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
2025 Week 38 Update
Thank you for another week of your kindness.
We were so touched and thrilled that an Acoustic Amnesty concert took place and raised £500 for us- thank you so much to Steven and all involved- it has helped us so much.
Here are your 3 gifts this week...
Thank you for another week of your kindness.
We were so touched and thrilled that an Acoustic Amnesty concert took place and raised £500 for us- thank you so much to Steven and all involved- it has helped us so much.
Here are your 3 gifts this week...
2025 Week 37 Update:
After a quieter week last week, a very full week of nominations with much variety.
Here are your 8 gifts....
After a quieter week last week, a very full week of nominations with much variety.
Here are your 8 gifts....
September 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
2025 Week 37 Update:
After a quieter week last week, a very full week of nominations with much variety.
Here are your 8 gifts....
After a quieter week last week, a very full week of nominations with much variety.
Here are your 8 gifts....
2025 Week 36 update
3 gifts to tell you about this week....
3 gifts to tell you about this week....
September 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
2025 Week 36 update
3 gifts to tell you about this week....
3 gifts to tell you about this week....
2025 Week 35 Update
How is it nearly September?? Already we have helped scores of people and organisations this year and have given out tens of thousands of pounds because of your generosity.
How is it nearly September?? Already we have helped scores of people and organisations this year and have given out tens of thousands of pounds because of your generosity.
August 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
2025 Week 35 Update
How is it nearly September?? Already we have helped scores of people and organisations this year and have given out tens of thousands of pounds because of your generosity.
How is it nearly September?? Already we have helped scores of people and organisations this year and have given out tens of thousands of pounds because of your generosity.
2025 Week 34 Update:
Some positive news to start with.
In last week’s update we told you about a family being charged bedroom tax after moving their disabled adult son downstairs for access purposes, leaving his upstairs bedroom empty.
Some positive news to start with.
In last week’s update we told you about a family being charged bedroom tax after moving their disabled adult son downstairs for access purposes, leaving his upstairs bedroom empty.
August 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
2025 Week 34 Update:
Some positive news to start with.
In last week’s update we told you about a family being charged bedroom tax after moving their disabled adult son downstairs for access purposes, leaving his upstairs bedroom empty.
Some positive news to start with.
In last week’s update we told you about a family being charged bedroom tax after moving their disabled adult son downstairs for access purposes, leaving his upstairs bedroom empty.
2025 Week 33 Update:
Thank you as always for your contributions and your really beautiful and heartfelt nominations this week.
The time and care spent on sharing the stories and requests with us never goes unnoticed or unappreciated.
Thank you as always for your contributions and your really beautiful and heartfelt nominations this week.
The time and care spent on sharing the stories and requests with us never goes unnoticed or unappreciated.
GiveSendGo
givesendgo.com
August 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
2025 Week 33 Update:
Thank you as always for your contributions and your really beautiful and heartfelt nominations this week.
The time and care spent on sharing the stories and requests with us never goes unnoticed or unappreciated.
Thank you as always for your contributions and your really beautiful and heartfelt nominations this week.
The time and care spent on sharing the stories and requests with us never goes unnoticed or unappreciated.
2025 Week 32 Update:
Hello Wonderful You!
A slightly less busy week but equally wonderful nonetheless...
Here are your 5 gifts this week....
Hello Wonderful You!
A slightly less busy week but equally wonderful nonetheless...
Here are your 5 gifts this week....
August 8, 2025 at 9:13 PM
2025 Week 32 Update:
Hello Wonderful You!
A slightly less busy week but equally wonderful nonetheless...
Here are your 5 gifts this week....
Hello Wonderful You!
A slightly less busy week but equally wonderful nonetheless...
Here are your 5 gifts this week....
2025 Week 31 Update:
A special thank you to J who sent extra from her tax rebate specifically towards the 2 families in need of funds for holiday activities.
It means the world when people throw extra into the pot as it helps us reach more people with your £s.
Here are your 5 gifts this week....
A special thank you to J who sent extra from her tax rebate specifically towards the 2 families in need of funds for holiday activities.
It means the world when people throw extra into the pot as it helps us reach more people with your £s.
Here are your 5 gifts this week....
August 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
2025 Week 31 Update:
A special thank you to J who sent extra from her tax rebate specifically towards the 2 families in need of funds for holiday activities.
It means the world when people throw extra into the pot as it helps us reach more people with your £s.
Here are your 5 gifts this week....
A special thank you to J who sent extra from her tax rebate specifically towards the 2 families in need of funds for holiday activities.
It means the world when people throw extra into the pot as it helps us reach more people with your £s.
Here are your 5 gifts this week....
2025 Week 30 Update:
We have had an unprecedented number of nominations this week, and thanks to your generosity we’re able to honour them all, with only a couple deferred to next week.
We’ll get straight to it - you might want to get a brew!
Here are your 10 gifts...
We have had an unprecedented number of nominations this week, and thanks to your generosity we’re able to honour them all, with only a couple deferred to next week.
We’ll get straight to it - you might want to get a brew!
Here are your 10 gifts...
July 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
2025 Week 30 Update:
We have had an unprecedented number of nominations this week, and thanks to your generosity we’re able to honour them all, with only a couple deferred to next week.
We’ll get straight to it - you might want to get a brew!
Here are your 10 gifts...
We have had an unprecedented number of nominations this week, and thanks to your generosity we’re able to honour them all, with only a couple deferred to next week.
We’ll get straight to it - you might want to get a brew!
Here are your 10 gifts...
2025 Week 29 Update:
We've been shortlisted for the Most Loved Charity!
Being nominated is lovely in itself and enough for us - we wanted to thank the person who did this.
Vote for one of the (other) very much deserving charities listed here...
ilovemanchester.com/awards
#ILoveMCRAwards
We've been shortlisted for the Most Loved Charity!
Being nominated is lovely in itself and enough for us - we wanted to thank the person who did this.
Vote for one of the (other) very much deserving charities listed here...
ilovemanchester.com/awards
#ILoveMCRAwards
July 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
2025 Week 29 Update:
We've been shortlisted for the Most Loved Charity!
Being nominated is lovely in itself and enough for us - we wanted to thank the person who did this.
Vote for one of the (other) very much deserving charities listed here...
ilovemanchester.com/awards
#ILoveMCRAwards
We've been shortlisted for the Most Loved Charity!
Being nominated is lovely in itself and enough for us - we wanted to thank the person who did this.
Vote for one of the (other) very much deserving charities listed here...
ilovemanchester.com/awards
#ILoveMCRAwards
2025 Week 28 Update:
Special thanks to Z who had some compensation money that she generously shared with a few organisations close to her heart- including us.
Every penny we receive goes straight to the people who need it, and we’re so grateful.
Special thanks to Z who had some compensation money that she generously shared with a few organisations close to her heart- including us.
Every penny we receive goes straight to the people who need it, and we’re so grateful.
July 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
2025 Week 28 Update:
Special thanks to Z who had some compensation money that she generously shared with a few organisations close to her heart- including us.
Every penny we receive goes straight to the people who need it, and we’re so grateful.
Special thanks to Z who had some compensation money that she generously shared with a few organisations close to her heart- including us.
Every penny we receive goes straight to the people who need it, and we’re so grateful.
2025 Week 27 Update
Hope you’re all doing okay in the heat and with all that’s happening in the world at the moment. It’s in times like these that kindness feels like something essential and radical doesn’t it? So thank you, as always, for your kindness.
Here are your 4 gifts....
Hope you’re all doing okay in the heat and with all that’s happening in the world at the moment. It’s in times like these that kindness feels like something essential and radical doesn’t it? So thank you, as always, for your kindness.
Here are your 4 gifts....
July 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
2025 Week 27 Update
Hope you’re all doing okay in the heat and with all that’s happening in the world at the moment. It’s in times like these that kindness feels like something essential and radical doesn’t it? So thank you, as always, for your kindness.
Here are your 4 gifts....
Hope you’re all doing okay in the heat and with all that’s happening in the world at the moment. It’s in times like these that kindness feels like something essential and radical doesn’t it? So thank you, as always, for your kindness.
Here are your 4 gifts....
2025 Week 26 Update:
Six very different gifts to tell you about this week, only possible because of your inspiring kindness....
Six very different gifts to tell you about this week, only possible because of your inspiring kindness....
June 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
2025 Week 26 Update:
Six very different gifts to tell you about this week, only possible because of your inspiring kindness....
Six very different gifts to tell you about this week, only possible because of your inspiring kindness....
2025 Week 25 Update:
Can you believe it’s midsummer already?
Julie's been reading Rebecca Solnit this week and this resonated...
“There is no alternative to persevering, and that does not require you to feel good. You can keep walking whether it’s sunny or raining.
Can you believe it’s midsummer already?
Julie's been reading Rebecca Solnit this week and this resonated...
“There is no alternative to persevering, and that does not require you to feel good. You can keep walking whether it’s sunny or raining.
June 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
2025 Week 25 Update:
Can you believe it’s midsummer already?
Julie's been reading Rebecca Solnit this week and this resonated...
“There is no alternative to persevering, and that does not require you to feel good. You can keep walking whether it’s sunny or raining.
Can you believe it’s midsummer already?
Julie's been reading Rebecca Solnit this week and this resonated...
“There is no alternative to persevering, and that does not require you to feel good. You can keep walking whether it’s sunny or raining.
2025 Week 24 Update
Fridays come round quick!
Here are your 4 gifts this week..
Fridays come round quick!
Here are your 4 gifts this week..
June 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
2025 Week 24 Update
Fridays come round quick!
Here are your 4 gifts this week..
Fridays come round quick!
Here are your 4 gifts this week..