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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Basics that are just out of reach for so many people in these desperately unequal times.
Thank you so much for just helping a handful of strangers breathe a bit easier this week. Your pounds go such a long way.
With our love and gratitude as always
J and C
Xx
Thank you so much for just helping a handful of strangers breathe a bit easier this week. Your pounds go such a long way.
With our love and gratitude as always
J and C
Xx
December 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Basics that are just out of reach for so many people in these desperately unequal times.
Thank you so much for just helping a handful of strangers breathe a bit easier this week. Your pounds go such a long way.
With our love and gratitude as always
J and C
Xx
Thank you so much for just helping a handful of strangers breathe a bit easier this week. Your pounds go such a long way.
With our love and gratitude as always
J and C
Xx
We have made a donation towards their important and life saving work.
Very much a week of helping people with the absolute basics, basics that some of us are lucky enough to take for granted- a working toilet, beds for our children, carpets on the floors, enough to feed our families and stay warm.
Very much a week of helping people with the absolute basics, basics that some of us are lucky enough to take for granted- a working toilet, beds for our children, carpets on the floors, enough to feed our families and stay warm.
December 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We have made a donation towards their important and life saving work.
Very much a week of helping people with the absolute basics, basics that some of us are lucky enough to take for granted- a working toilet, beds for our children, carpets on the floors, enough to feed our families and stay warm.
Very much a week of helping people with the absolute basics, basics that some of us are lucky enough to take for granted- a working toilet, beds for our children, carpets on the floors, enough to feed our families and stay warm.
6 Manchester’s Homeless Group go out in the city twice a week and provide food, clothes, sleeping bags, to people in Manchester who are experiencing homelessness. They are entirely public-funded and are, of course, in desperate need of cash during this time of increased need.
December 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
6 Manchester’s Homeless Group go out in the city twice a week and provide food, clothes, sleeping bags, to people in Manchester who are experiencing homelessness. They are entirely public-funded and are, of course, in desperate need of cash during this time of increased need.
5 J, who does so much to support vulnerable people in her community, has approached us about funds to provide a desperately needed new toilet for S, who is 80 year old and lives alone after losing her husband last year.
December 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
5 J, who does so much to support vulnerable people in her community, has approached us about funds to provide a desperately needed new toilet for S, who is 80 year old and lives alone after losing her husband last year.
4 A is supporting a client who has been homeless and sleeping rough in Suffolk for a few weeks now. A found a shared house with a room for her, but a holding deposit is required in order for her to be able to move in. We can provide this, and hope that she will be warm and safe in her new place.
December 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
4 A is supporting a client who has been homeless and sleeping rough in Suffolk for a few weeks now. A found a shared house with a room for her, but a holding deposit is required in order for her to be able to move in. We can provide this, and hope that she will be warm and safe in her new place.
One of the children’s beds has completely broken, and the family’s community care support worker has asked for help in providing a new one.
December 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
One of the children’s beds has completely broken, and the family’s community care support worker has asked for help in providing a new one.
3 M has five children, and the family live in a two bedroomed property. He suffered a stroke in February which left him unable to work, and his wife has also left her job to become his full time carer.
December 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
3 M has five children, and the family live in a two bedroomed property. He suffered a stroke in February which left him unable to work, and his wife has also left her job to become his full time carer.
2 G is 60 and has many physical health issues. He has just been offered a small council bungalow to move into, but there are no carpets or furnishings and he’s starting from scratch. We’ve been asked for a bit of help to make this place a home.
December 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
2 G is 60 and has many physical health issues. He has just been offered a small council bungalow to move into, but there are no carpets or furnishings and he’s starting from scratch. We’ve been asked for a bit of help to make this place a home.
Though she's managed in the interim to keep afloat, pay bills and feed her children, her financial situation is becoming increasingly urgent, especially with Christmas coming up. Her nominator J says that a contribution from us will make a huge difference to her as she waits to start her new job.
December 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Though she's managed in the interim to keep afloat, pay bills and feed her children, her financial situation is becoming increasingly urgent, especially with Christmas coming up. Her nominator J says that a contribution from us will make a huge difference to her as she waits to start her new job.
Despite her commitment to the role and her attempts to resolve the issue, she left still owed the money, but because the company she worked for are still solvent, she isn’t entitled to any government help. She has secured a new job but can’t start until her DBS checks etc come through.
December 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Despite her commitment to the role and her attempts to resolve the issue, she left still owed the money, but because the company she worked for are still solvent, she isn’t entitled to any government help. She has secured a new job but can’t start until her DBS checks etc come through.
1 A single mother known in her community for her tireless support of new mums who are struggling to cope, is experiencing severe financial hardship after her former employer withheld three months of her pay.
December 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
1 A single mother known in her community for her tireless support of new mums who are struggling to cope, is experiencing severe financial hardship after her former employer withheld three months of her pay.
As ever - none of this in any way possible without your kindness. We are always so grateful to have your support.
With our love,
Julie and Chris xxx
With our love,
Julie and Chris xxx
November 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
As ever - none of this in any way possible without your kindness. We are always so grateful to have your support.
With our love,
Julie and Chris xxx
With our love,
Julie and Chris xxx
which subsequently got clamped, leaving him unable to take up various job opportunities that have come his way. He feels as though he’s in a horrible Catch 22 and is incredibly stressed.
A has asked if we can step in as he has 30p to his name at the moment.
Done and sent with love.
A has asked if we can step in as he has 30p to his name at the moment.
Done and sent with love.
November 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
which subsequently got clamped, leaving him unable to take up various job opportunities that have come his way. He feels as though he’s in a horrible Catch 22 and is incredibly stressed.
A has asked if we can step in as he has 30p to his name at the moment.
Done and sent with love.
A has asked if we can step in as he has 30p to his name at the moment.
Done and sent with love.
5 A has asked for what he feels will be a life changing grant for a vulnerable elderly man who has become estranged from his adult children, leaving him homeless in reality, but not on paper- which in turn has meant he is unable to access benefits or pay the tax on his car,
November 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
5 A has asked for what he feels will be a life changing grant for a vulnerable elderly man who has become estranged from his adult children, leaving him homeless in reality, but not on paper- which in turn has meant he is unable to access benefits or pay the tax on his car,
They have been amazing, but like all similar charities, they are finding it hard to meet the need right now, and we felt that it would be a lovely gesture to keep the flow of kindness moving as they have shown such support to P on our behalf.
November 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
They have been amazing, but like all similar charities, they are finding it hard to meet the need right now, and we felt that it would be a lovely gesture to keep the flow of kindness moving as they have shown such support to P on our behalf.
4 Another wonderful volunteer-run food bank and furniture resource in Accrington stepped in last week to help nominee P, who was moving into supported accommodation after the loss of his wife.
November 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
4 Another wonderful volunteer-run food bank and furniture resource in Accrington stepped in last week to help nominee P, who was moving into supported accommodation after the loss of his wife.
Last week alone, they helped 65 families. H has asked for a donation to boost the stock cupboards there, knowing how much it will mean to the volunteers, but especially the service users, in the run up to Xmas, when need is particularly high.
November 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Last week alone, they helped 65 families. H has asked for a donation to boost the stock cupboards there, knowing how much it will mean to the volunteers, but especially the service users, in the run up to Xmas, when need is particularly high.
3 H’s sister volunteers at her local food bank run by the Trussell Trust, and there is a dire shortage of provisions at the moment, as so many people are struggling and can’t donate. Meanwhile, the number of food bank users goes up by the week.
November 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
3 H’s sister volunteers at her local food bank run by the Trussell Trust, and there is a dire shortage of provisions at the moment, as so many people are struggling and can’t donate. Meanwhile, the number of food bank users goes up by the week.
2 A single dad with sole custody of his two autistic sons, broke down in front of member J last week, knowing that he didn’t have enough funds to get them through Xmas, and also the boys’ birthdays which fall in the days after. J has asked for £300 for Christmas dinner and some gifts for the boys.
November 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
2 A single dad with sole custody of his two autistic sons, broke down in front of member J last week, knowing that he didn’t have enough funds to get them through Xmas, and also the boys’ birthdays which fall in the days after. J has asked for £300 for Christmas dinner and some gifts for the boys.
but we hope a donation from the group will help them out a bit, and we wish them better days ahead and a successful recovery for Maya.
gofund.me/89bdbf286
gofund.me/89bdbf286
Donate to help Maya overcome Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, organized by AMANDA EDWARDS
Hi, our names are Amanda and Ceri and we are fundraising for … AMANDA EDWARDS needs your support for Donate to help Maya overcome Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia
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November 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
but we hope a donation from the group will help them out a bit, and we wish them better days ahead and a successful recovery for Maya.
gofund.me/89bdbf286
gofund.me/89bdbf286
The women are taking turns to be with Maya in hospital, but Holly has had to take a lot of time off work, and the cost of travel, as well as the time it takes, has been taking its toll on them all. It’s hard to imagine how difficult things must be for them all,
November 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The women are taking turns to be with Maya in hospital, but Holly has had to take a lot of time off work, and the cost of travel, as well as the time it takes, has been taking its toll on them all. It’s hard to imagine how difficult things must be for them all,
It has been a hard year for these three extraordinary women who are bringing up Holly’s children together, as she is a single mum. Then Maya, Holly’s daughter, was recently diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and started treatment in Bristol, three hours from where they live.
November 28, 2025 at 6:25 PM
It has been a hard year for these three extraordinary women who are bringing up Holly’s children together, as she is a single mum. Then Maya, Holly’s daughter, was recently diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and started treatment in Bristol, three hours from where they live.
1 A heartfelt nomination to start with this week from member Amy, who forwarded a GoFundMe page for her friends. Karen and her daughters Holly and Liv ran a much loved boutique hotel in Amy’s village until a horrible situation with their landlord left them bankrupt and at risk of homelessness.
November 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
1 A heartfelt nomination to start with this week from member Amy, who forwarded a GoFundMe page for her friends. Karen and her daughters Holly and Liv ran a much loved boutique hotel in Amy’s village until a horrible situation with their landlord left them bankrupt and at risk of homelessness.