Welcome to the Compassionate UK Initiative

Let’s Build a Kinder, More Connected UK — Together

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to inspire and empower people across the United Kingdom to foster kindness, empathy, and meaningful connections within their communities. By championing compassion as a guiding principle, we seek to break down barriers, cultivate understanding among diverse groups, and create a society where everyone feels valued, supported, and included. Together, we are committed to building a kinder, more connected UK—one compassionate action at a time.

Compassion asks us to look into our hearts. Discover what gives us pain, then refuse to inflict that pain on anyone else.

— Karen Armstrong

The Charter of Compassion

The Charter for Compassion is an international movement and document that calls people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and nationalities to live by the principle of compassion

Our Stories, News, and Impact

  • WRFM Community Radio Interview: Our Mission, Current Activities and Local Connection

    We’re delighted to share our community radio interview this week, where we had the opportunity [...]

  • Thank You Eynsham Carnival

    Compassionate Oxford: We were delighted to be part of this year's Eynsham Carnival, where our [...]

  • Let’s connect at Eynsham Carnival – 4th July 2026

    Oxford! Compassionate UK will be at the 2026 Eynsham Carnival, and we are looking forward [...]

  • Portsmouth Posts – Under construction

    Watch this space for news and stories from the Portsmouth Area