Janners tap into power of kindness to get through COVID-19 pandemic
Nearly half of us living in Plymouth say we've become kinder during this time
Last updated 17th Feb 2021
The people of Plymouth say the coronavirus pandemic has made them kinder.
According to a survey by Travelodge - that surveyed 2,000 British adults - Janners rate themselves '7.3 out of 10' on the 'kindness barometer'. This measures their kind-heartedness in their daily action.
In addition, 50% of Plymothians have pledged to give at least one random act of kindness each day.
30% believe random acts of kindness are contagious and a quarter 25% of people in the city have been inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore to become a more giving and kinder person.
Further research findings revealed that during the Covid-19 pandemic 44% of residents in Plymouth have experienced on average three acts of unexpected kindness from a stranger, and it is the simplest gestures that have touched them the most.
This includes a stranger saying "Hello" whilst out walking; being greeted with a smile and a "How are you today?" from a delivery driver; and a lost forgotten friend getting in touch to see how you are doing.
The report also revealed that 49% of Janners stated that that when a stranger does something nice unexpectedly it makes their day extra special and it encourages them to do something nice for someone too.
The study also asked the people of Plymouth to nominate their 'Kindness Hero' - an individual who has inspired them due to their kindness actions, to be more thoughtful and kinder during the COVID-19 pandemic.
One hundred year old, Captain Sir Tom Moore, who raised over £33 million for NHS charities, secured first position as 'Kindness Hero'.
Detailed below are Janner's top 10 Kindness Heroes:
- Captain Sir Tom Moore
- Marcus Rashford
- Frank Mills
- Chris Witty
- Joe Wicks
- Annemarie Plas
- David Attenborough
- Prince William & Duchess of Cambridge
- Rishi Sunak
- The Queen