Kindness Across Generations
Bringing younger and older generations together through letters, pictures and kindness
Published: 02/03/2026
A Special Community Kindness Project
This February, we teamed up with Burrington C of E Primary School for a special Community Kindness Project, bringing younger and older generations together through a simple but meaningful exchange.
Children aged five to 11 were invited to write a letter or draw a picture for an older person in their local community. We were delighted by the response, receiving more than 70 letters and drawings, which were hand delivered to our Clients across North Somerset.
Filled with stories, favourite hobbies and kind wishes, each message created a moment of connection, bringing smiles and reminding our Clients that they are valued, remembered and part of a wider caring community.
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More Than 70 Messages of Kindness
The children shared stories about their everyday lives, favourite hobbies and pastimes, alongside colourful drawings and thoughtful messages. Each letter and picture was then hand delivered by our team to one of our Clients.
For many of the people we support, particularly those who live alone or have limited social contact, receiving an unexpected handwritten message was something very special. The letters brought smiles, laughter and even a few happy tears, with several Clients keen to write back.
Amy Collins, Community Engagement Lead at Right at Home North Somerset, said:
“It was a privilege to be able to deliver letters to our Clients and see first-hand the joy on their faces. A handwritten letter is such a rarity these days. You forget just how much one can mean to someone, and I love how many of the Clients are keen to write one back. It means so much more than a text or email.”
The project was meaningful for the children too, giving them an opportunity to think about empathy, kindness and the difference a small gesture can make to someone else.
Sarah Joskey, Headteacher at Burrington C of E Primary School, said:
“We are so proud of the kindness and empathy our children have shown. These small acts of thoughtfulness can make a real difference and remind people in our community that they are valued and remembered.”
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"Connection is so important, and these thoughtful acts of kindness have created moments that will be remembered long after the letters were opened."
– Meg Attwood | Director, Right at Home North Somerset
Sharing Kindness Across Our Community
Our heartfelt thanks go to Burrington C of E Primary School for supporting the project and, most importantly, to all the children who created such thoughtful letters and pictures for our Clients.
At Right at Home North Somerset, we believe staying connected to the local community is an important part of helping people continue to live well at home. This project has shown how something as simple as a handwritten letter can bring generations together, while giving children a meaningful opportunity to share care and kindness within their community.
These thoughtful acts of kindness have created moments that we know will be remembered long after the letters were first opened.