To create a more peaceful, connected and compassionate world by restoring gentleness, presence, and human connection to the heart of life.
To nurture personal wellbeing and inspire systemic change by building bridges across communities with gentleness.
To cultivate a culture rooted in compassion, generosity, and meaningful connection.
Our vision is to have helped create a world;
where touch is a natural, visible, and safe expression of care where humans meet one another with gentleness, presence, and joy.
where we live in gentleness, with ourselves and each other; restoring compassionate connection to the core of how we live and relate.
where difference is respected, not feared; where we come together, listen deeply and co-create a more harmonious abundant world for all.
“The fittest may also be the gentlest because survival often requires mutual help and co-operation.”
– Theodosius Dobhansky (1900 – 1975), Evolutionary Biologist
We keep things clear and accessible - trusting that the smallest, simplest actions can transform lives.
We meet people where they are, without judgment - everyone deserves to feel safe, seen and heard.
We share freely, recognising connection as a human birthright - never a transaction. In serving others, we serve ourselves.
We stay true to gentleness - strength wrapped in peace - responding with care and presence in everything we do.
To stay true to our 4 Core values
To let the energy of A Touch of Gentleness guide us, showing us what it needs and where it is needed so it can grow and thrive
To respond to these needs in accordance with our core values
Alongside our grassroots work in communities and with service providers, in response to requests, we have expanded our reach into schools, workplaces, and organisations. While each programme is tailored to its setting, all are united by a common thread: strengthening connection and communication whilst nurturing a culture of cohesion and wellbeing through the healing power of gentleness.
“In the past, jobs were about muscles, now they're about brains, but in the future they'll be about the heart.”
– Minouche Shafik
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.
Our CommunityDiscover 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.
Workshops & TrainingFor 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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A beautifully simple collection of ideas to bring more presence, calm and connection into your day.
As A Touch of Gentleness grows it brings the much needed medicine of connection to the world.
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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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