The Charity
The charity behind The Great British Skip.
This journey is not just about covering miles. It's about creating lasting impact — raising funds for 52 Lives and its schools programme, the School of Kindness. Two initiatives. One powerful belief: kindness changes lives.
I have seen that truth for myself time and time again. As Captain of Kindness, I've had the privilege of delivering kindness workshops to young people across the North West for the past five years.
In schools, I've seen children open up, reflect deeply and begin to understand that even the smallest act of kindness can have a lasting impact. Beyond that, through my own adventures across the UK and beyond, I've experienced unexpected kindness from strangers in moments that have stayed with me forever.
That is why this challenge matters so much.
Because kindness is not soft. It is not small. And it is not insignificant. Kindness is powerful. It connects us, reminds us of our shared humanity and helps shape the kind of world we all want to live in.
52 Lives
Changing one life a week — and many more beyond that.
52 Lives was founded by Jaime Thurston in November 2013 after she met a woman in need of a rug. What began as a simple Facebook page created to help one person has since grown into a global community of almost 100,000 people, all united by a shared desire to make life better for others.
At its heart, 52 Lives exists to positively change one life every week of the year. Each week, the charity shares the story of someone in need — a child without a bed, a family struggling to get by, an individual facing incredibly difficult circumstances — and through the power of community, people come together to help.
Kindness in action. Immediate. Personal. Human.
- 3,000
- people supported each year
- 15,000+
- lives changed since 2013
- 100k
- strong global community
The team believes what changes lives most is not simply the item received, but the kindness itself — the feeling that someone cares. Again and again, the people supported say the same thing: being seen, valued and remembered is what made the real difference.
Beneficiary survey · February 2026
- 100%
- said the support suited their needs at the time
- 100%
- felt valued, respected and supported by 52 Lives
- 95%
- said the support had a lasting impact on their lives
- 99%
- said it changed how they see people, kindness or the world
- 97%
- said it inspired them to help others
"Life changing." Helping people feel "seen", "valued" and able to rebuild their lives. The research suggests 52 Lives is not simply meeting immediate needs — it is restoring dignity, hope and faith in humanity.
School of Kindness
Helping the next generation build a kinder future.
The School of Kindness is part of 52 Lives, focused on embedding kindness into the future by working with children in schools across the UK. Each year, it works with almost 300,000 UK-based children, helping young people explore empathy, compassion, connection and the impact of their actions.
- Empathy
- Compassion
- Connection
- The impact of their actions
Over the last five years, I've had the joy of delivering fully funded kindness workshops on behalf of the School of Kindness in the North West of England and seen first-hand how powerful these sessions can be.
1,000+
pupil Kindness Ambassadors
111
with participating schools
In the month after a workshop
Teachers told us what changed in the classroom.
- 80%
- saw improved relationships with friends and classmates
- 94%
- said children were more thoughtful of others
- 75%
- saw an improvement in overall temper or mood
- 80%
- saw an improvement in self-kindness
- 78%
- said children showed more gratitude
Why this matters now
Kindness hasn't disappeared.
It just needs to be seen.
We are living in a time where many people feel disconnected, divided or unseen. But I do not believe kindness has simply disappeared. I believe it needs to be seen, shared and amplified.
The skipping rope is intentional. It is playful, nostalgic and universal. Just like in a playground, skipping brings people together — sparks curiosity, breaks down barriers, creates connection.
How the skip helps
Our goal: £520,000
Funds raised through The Great British Skip directly support 52 Lives and the School of Kindness.
DonateImmediate help
Support more individuals and families in urgent need.
Workshops in schools
Deliver more fully funded kindness workshops.
Empathy at scale
Reach more children with empathy, compassion and connection.
Culture change
Build a culture where kindness is seen, shared and celebrated.
The ripple effect
Kindness does not stop with one person.
Every act creates a ripple. When you support The Great British Skip, you're not just supporting one challenge — you're helping create real, immediate change for individuals and families, while equipping the next generation with the tools to build a more compassionate and connected world.
- Change lives in practical and meaningful ways
- Bring kindness into more schools and communities
- Support children to grow up with empathy and compassion at their core
- Be part of a movement that proves kindness still brings people together
Be part of the impact.
In a world that can often feel divided, kindness matters more than ever.