Who we are, and the Purpose of What we do

A Touch of Gentleness is a not for profit organisation dedicated to bringing the transformative power of touch, human connection,
and the energy of gentleness back to communities, organisations and society.

Loneliness and isolation are an increasing societal problem.
We are here to contribute to a culture of connection, care and generosity. 
By offering gentle touch and a listening ear, we create a safe and healing space, from one human being to another.
 

What do we offer and how do we work?

Everyone needs to feel valued, heard, seen and cared about.  A Touch of Gentleness offers people just that. 

We train volunteers to give therapeutic hand massages and to deeply listen in gentleness. 
We then support them to offer this service in their local community and in all areas of society.

Both the volunteers that give the massage and those that receive the massage equally experience the physical
and emotional benefits that gentle touch and human connection brings.

Our organisation deeply values every individual volunteer and gives a sense of belonging, meaning and purpose to those that join.

We also offer a fresh new approach to workplace wellbeing which strengthens team cohesion and promotes an inclusive and connected workplace culture.
 

As A Touch of Gentleness grows it brings the much needed medicine of connection to the world.

What is Our vision ?

Our vision is to open hearts throughout the world by bringing the gifts of gentleness, connection and presence back into the centre of communities.

Click here to understand more about the the benefits that A Touch of Gentleness offers.
 

‘The fittest may also be the gentlest because survival often requires mutual help and co-operation’.
Theodosius Dobhansky (1900 – 1975) Evolutionary Biologist