We are a growing community of volunteers who are committed to bringing connection, joy and peace back to ourselves, each other and the heart of society. In so doing we help build bridges between individuals and communities.
Volunteers are trained to give a beautiful hand massage whilst listening with gentle presence.
This service is then offered to their local community, organisations and charities.
Working on the front line, at grass roots level, our community of volunteers dare to show the world that it is both natural and joyous to connect and care for one another. As they connect with others through gentleness they create a holding space where people feel safe to simply be.
No judgement. No expectations. Just an acceptance of all that is.
Everyone needs to feel valued, heard, seen and cared about. A Touch of Gentleness offers people just that.
Though simple our work brings deep change - shaping a more compassionate, cohesive culture. One that is grounded in generosity, gentleness, and the joy and peace that human connection brings.
To understand more about our mission, vision, core values and how gentleness, touch and a listening ear can reshape society, please click the links.
Over the months and years we have seen the 'hand-ometer' grow from a few people, to hundreds, and now to thousands. Our hope is that eventually it will grow to thousands of thousands and eventually to millions across the UK and even World Wide.
Our vision is;
To open hearts throughout the world by bringing the gifts of gentleness, connection and presence back to ourselves, each other and into the centre of communities.
In so doing we are shaping a more compassionate culture based on generosity and gentleness as we build bridges between individuals and communities.
Come and experience A Touch of Gentleness for yourself.
Find us out and about offering hand massages at local events in Sussex and beyond...
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Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do. Explore volunteering opportunities, our free Hand Massage Volunteer Training Day and occasional funded roles. Join us and help bring gentleness into communities.
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Discover the ways we bring connection, calm and compassionate care to organisations, schools, communities, workplaces or private groups - each helping to fund our free Volunteer Training Day and community outreach.
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For those who wish to support this grassroots initiative and help bring more compassion, connection and peace to every corner of our society. Your support helps us continue our free Volunteer Training Days and community outreach.
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'Everyday Acts of Gentleness'.
A beautifully simple collection of ideas to bring more presence, calm and connection into your day.
Here is a short story of the vision behind A Touch of Gentleness.
'Do not underestimate the power of gentleness. Gentleness is strength wrapped up in peace and therein lies the power to change the world.'
– L.R. Knost
It is through the wisdom and transformative power of gentleness that we can dissolve resistance, reduce fear and deepen connection.
Find out moreTouch when used with pure intention has profound physical and emotional healing powers. It benefits both the giver and receiver.
Find out moreWhen we listen with an intention of care, we seek to understand. As we understand fear and judgement dissolves. It is then that we can truly hear.
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NB. A Touch of Gentleness does not visit individual homes and always works in visiblity of others.
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