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Advent of Kindness

29 November to 24 December 2026

Sign up for Advent of Kindness

Small acts of kindness. Lasting impact.

Spread hope, peace, joy and love through simple acts of kindness this Advent, and help MHA support more older people to live later life well.

Christmas can be one of the loneliest times of the year for many older people. A friendly conversation, thoughtful card or invitation to spend time together can make a real difference.

Join Advent of Kindness and make kindness part of your Christmas.

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Everyone can take part

Complete one act of kindness or many. Take part on your own, with family and friends, through your workplace or community, or as part of MHA.

When you sign up, we'll send you weekly inspiration throughout Advent, with simple ideas to help you spread kindness and make a difference.

And when Advent is over, there'll be a special thank you to celebrate what you've achieved.

Sign up for Advent of Kindness

Four weeks. Four ways to make a difference.

Hope

Reach out to someone who may be feeling lonely or isolated.

Peace

Give someone a helping hand or volunteer your time.

Joy

Bring people together and share some festive cheer.

Love

Show someone you care through generosity and compassion.

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Take your kindness even further

Want to do more? Turn your Advent of Kindness into a sponsored challenge and ask friends, family and colleagues to support you.

You could complete an act of kindness every day, deliver Christmas cards to older people, organise a workplace challenge or set your own goal.

Every pound you raise will help MHA support more older people to live later life well.

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Kindness adds up

Your support helps MHA create opportunities for older people to enjoy friendship, companionship and a sense of belonging. Every act of kindness can make a difference.

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17,401

Lives supported

Older people supported through MHA services during 2025/26.

9,000+

People finding friendship

Befriending calls made to older people facing loneliness.

67,000+

Spiritual connection

Hours of pastoral and spiritual care were provided by our dedicated chaplains.

Other ways to get involved

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Send a Christmas card to an older person

Join our Christmas Friendship Appeal and help tackle loneliness and isolation by sending a heartfelt Christmas card to an older person. Make a difference this by sharing the joy of Christmas with those who need it most.

More about our Christmas Friendship Appeal
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Silent Auction

Bid on a fantastic selection of prizes in MHA’s Silent Auction and help raise funds to support older people. Place your bids and you could pick up something special while making a difference this Christmas.

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Tree of Remembrance

Remember someone special this Christmas by dedicating a message in their memory on MHA’s Tree of Remembrance. Celebrate their life while helping MHA support more older people to live later life well.

Dedicate a message