People United is a charity that uses the arts and creativity to promote social cohesion and kindness.
Working with leading universities (particularly the University of Kent), People United acts as a practical laboratory, testing out and professionally evaluating creative social programmes that can be replicated and shared.
We believe that being kind to one another is fundamental to making the world a better place. From a neighbourly smile and a helping hand to ongoing ethical conduct and active altruism, kindness is demonstrated in many different ways. And whereas a lack of kindness breeds intolerance, injustice and inhumanity; kindness grows trust, friendship, and a common sense of community.
Our work takes place in high streets, schools, residential homes and offices. From intergenerational understanding and pro-social behaviour, to volunteering and corporate ethics; our work lays the foundations for a responsible, caring and happy society.
We are a catalyst for kindness.
Latest News
EXCITING PUBLIC EVENTS in Herne Bay !
We All Do Good Things - Herne Bay
Our work in Herne Bay to celebrate stories of kindness, courage, generosity, fairness and altruism through different art forms is taking shape. We now have produced our first calender of events for the first three months - February to April. These events are suitable for young and old and most are free. For details to download click here
Blue Monday
Blue Monday was great! Check out our Blue Monday website at www.bluemonday.org or click here
On the Move
We have just moved (in the snow) to brand new offices at the Canterbury Innovation Centre on the campus of the University of Kent. These are excellent modern facilities and will allow us to build on our existing links with the University. For our new address and phone number click here.
Primary School Resources
We've now sent out our free resources to every Primary School in Kent. We are also developing a micro-site for schools to add on their own examples of good practice. We'll add a link to this site soon. For more information about our work in schools please click here: Kind Schools Programme
This is vital work. People United is a leader in its field because it systematically uses hard scientific evidence about what motivates altruism and positive social behaviour to guide practical and creative solutions in situations that really matter for people.
Dominic Abrams, Professor of Social Psychology, Director, Centre for the Study of Group Processes, Department of Psychology, University of Kent
