Stories of Kindness:

As part of the Gateshead Festival of Compassion, The Flying Fish Company® is inviting people to share short reflections on the moments, gestures or words that made a difference when grief touched their life.

You do not need to share your full story of loss. This is about what helped, the small, human acts of kindness that brought comfort, steadiness or understanding at a difficult time.

With your permission, some reflections may be shared anonymously during the Seeds of Compassion lunchtime conversation on Tuesday 17 February 2026, 12.30-1.15pm (UK), and may also be used in future writing or online content to help others feel less alone and more confident about reaching out.