Revealed: Bristol Is The Kindest City In The UK
Four in five (81%) of those surveyed said they always hold open doors for people, and half always offer a seat on public transport to those who need it.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, London didn’t even make the top 10 list.
The UK’s Kindest Cities:
Bristol
Leeds
Southampton
Cardiff
Coventry
Glasgow
Belfast
Nottingham
Manchester
York
Dr Jo Gee, a psychiatrist, said being kind and generous is good for the body and mind. “When we do something nice for others, our brain releases serotonin and dopamine, our feel-good neurotransmitters,” she explained.
“This release not only makes us feel happier, but eases feelings of anxiety and increases self-esteem. Similarly, the release of oxytocin, our ‘cuddle hormone’, can even lower our blood pressure.”
52 Lives aims to change one person’s life every week by spreading kindness and generosity – Gala Bingo has raised £200,000 for the charity since their partnership began in 2016.