
NSPCC’s Kindness Challenge 2026
Monday 5 October to Friday 9 October 2026 · dates set by the organiser each year
The NSPCC Kindness Challenge is a nationwide campaign launched by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) to inspire children and adults to practice kindness in their everyday lives.
Also on 5 October: World Teachers Day · World Habitat Day · Public Health Workforce Week
What is the NSPCC Kindness Challenge?
NSPCC's Kindness Challenge 2026 runs from Monday 5 October 2026 to Friday 9 October 2026.
The NSPCC Kindness Challenge is a nationwide campaign launched by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) to inspire children and adults to practice
kindness in their everyday lives. This challenge aims to promote empathy, compassion, and positive behaviours, encouraging young people to make kindness a habit while raising funds to support Childline.
Childline has been supporting children and young people for over 35 years.
The NSPCC Kindness Challenge is designed to promote kindness and emotional well-being among children. Schools and nurseries are encouraged to participate by completing kind acts the first week of October (or whenever suits them) such as helping a friend, writing a thank-you note, or taking on various acts of kindness, such as helping a friend, or holding a door open.
Participants are also encouraged to raise funds for Childline.
When is the NSPCC Kindness Challenge?
The NSPCC Kindness Challenge 2026 is taking place from 5-9 October or whenever suits your school.
Plan around NSPCC’s Kindness Challenge and every key date in October
The Awareness Days Toolkit puts every awareness day for 2026 and 2027 in a spreadsheet, printable PDF calendars and an iCal feed that keeps itself up to date.
How to Get Involved
1. Sign up for loads of free ideas and resources. This will include posters, case studies and
brand new 2026 activities!
2. Suggest kind acts and complete them throughout the week.
3. Raise money and help share kindness with children who need it most.
Whether you’re playing a game with a new friend or helping someone with homework, it all helps create a better world.
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When is NSPCC’s Kindness Challenge 2026?
NSPCC’s Kindness Challenge 2026 runs from 5 October 2026 to 9 October 2026. It is held dates set by the organiser each year.
What is NSPCC’s Kindness Challenge 2026?
The NSPCC Kindness Challenge is a nationwide campaign launched by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) to inspire children and adults to practice kindness in their everyday lives.









