# How coronavirus is inspiring people to do good and help - Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2020/03/28/how-coronavirus-is-inspiring-people-to-do-good-and-help/ - Published: 2020-03-28T10:56:16+00:00 - Author: Howard Lake **The first global pandemic of the 21st century has generated plenty of antisocial behaviour such as panic-buying groceries, but it is also inspiring very many people to step up and do something helpful.**     ## Advertisement   Here are just some of the many examples we have spotted. We’ll add more as we spot them.               ## 1. Corner shop kindness       This was one of the first to be featured widely. Corporate giving by a small business helping its local community and the people it serves and knows by name.       > The corner shop couple delivering 'coronavirus kits' to those in need [pic.twitter.com/gBhdLBEP6f](https://t.co/gBhdLBEP6f) > — Giles Paley-Phillips (@eliistender10) [March 12, 2020](https://twitter.com/eliistender10/status/1238209350273040386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)               ## 2. Good cheer       [We’ve clapped](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52058013) for our underfunded, severely [unprotected](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/mar/16/not-fit-for-purpose-uk-medics-condemn-covid-19-protection) NHS staff and all their [“low-skilled” colleagues](https://www.theweek.co.uk/105766/concern-for-economy-as-boris-johnson-bans-unskilled-workers), but BrewGooder now gives us the chance to donate a four-pack of its beer to someone working in the NHS. And just as importantly we get to send a personal message of support.               > Craft brewer [@BrewGoodr](https://twitter.com/brewgoodr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) has > created One On Us a platform that allows people to donate a four-pack of its beer > and a message of support for anyone working in the NHS during the current [#coronavirus](https://twitter.com/hashtag/coronavirus?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > crisis [#craftbeer](https://twitter.com/hashtag/craftbeer?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#OneOnUs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OneOnUs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [https://t.co/WGKxq69tgk](https://t.co/WGKxq69tgk) > — Imbibe Live (@imbibeuk) [March 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/imbibeuk/status/1242431693006540801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)       > There’s never been such a need for acts of good—particularly to support our [#NHSHeroes](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHSHeroes?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw). > So we’ve decided to do our part. > Introducing [#OneOnUs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OneOnUs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), > a way to pay it forward (at cost) to [#NHS](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > staff. > Read more, and either donate or claim here: [https://t.co/n2Z61phZaq](https://t.co/n2Z61phZaq) > Stay safe x [pic.twitter.com/0M8Ql5yRIT](https://t.co/0M8Ql5yRIT) > — Brewgooder (@brewgoodr) [March 23, 2020](https://twitter.com/brewgoodr/status/1242023225292439552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)               There’s more good cheer from Guinness, stepping up to support bartenders across the UK who have lost their jobs.               > We’re pledging our support to the bartender community affected by the current > situation across Great Britain. [pic.twitter.com/QuYEnDq7Gk](https://t.co/QuYEnDq7Gk) > — Guinness GB (@GuinnessGB) [March 18, 2020](https://twitter.com/GuinnessGB/status/1240212276629643264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)               ## 3. Do it yourself       Covid-19 Mutual Aid UK is a [network of local groups](https://www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/local-community-groups-established-to-organise-covid-19-aid.html) which have sprung up within a week to provide mutual aid and community care across the country. [The movement](https://www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/local-community-groups-established-to-organise-covid-19-aid.html) has been spread and developed primarily through social media, and demonstrates a widespread sense of a need to do something positive.       > COMMUNITY CARE IN THE FACE OF [#COVIDー19](https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID%E3%83%BC19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > 1/3 We're continuing to develop resources for local groups to be able to deliver > mutual aid and community care in a safe way. For the meantime [https://t.co/forjg2UTkn](https://t.co/forjg2UTkn) > is the best place for up to date info. > — covidaiduk (@CovidAidUK) [March 14, 2020](https://twitter.com/CovidAidUK/status/1238809875792179202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)               People in many different countries are simply doing it themselves to set up local, practical groups to bring help and support to their neighbours.       > Here's a great idea to copy – in the Netherlands people are using the hashtag > [#coronahulp](https://twitter.com/hashtag/coronahulp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > to organize shopping, childcare and dog walking etc, for neighbours who need help. > [https://t.co/QEILce2Wlc](https://t.co/QEILce2Wlc) > — Stop the Coup (@stopthecoup_UK) [March 13, 2020](https://twitter.com/stopthecoup_UK/status/1238462427550887943?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)               Others are using their skills to match services with people who need them, not least food and supplies for vulnerable people.               > KEEP THE WHEELS TURNING: > A lot of people need help, a lot of people want to help. > We've made a platform for both. > Take a look and get involved, if you like [https://t.co/4oMvJRUPZp](https://t.co/4oMvJRUPZp) > [pic.twitter.com/QC0N54W2XL](https://t.co/QC0N54W2XL) > — KERB (@KERB_) [March 19, 2020](https://twitter.com/KERB_/status/1240664575823024128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)               Many people have discovered another easy way to give. If you’ve booked theatre tickets for performances that will now not take place you can join all those who have decided not to ask for a refund but donate the sum instead.       > [#APNews](https://twitter.com/hashtag/APNews?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw): Two- > thirds of ticket sales are being turned into donations or credit [https://t.co/NTGh2vlRqt](https://t.co/NTGh2vlRqt) > [@spektrix](https://twitter.com/spektrix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@ticketsolvers](https://twitter.com/ticketsolvers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#CovidCulture](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CovidCulture?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > — Arts Professional (@ArtsPro) [March 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/ArtsPro/status/1242429204794351616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)               ## 4. Volunteer       Sometimes all it takes is a clear ask for a very clear and urgent need. On 24 March the [NHS called](https://www.england.nhs.uk/2020/03/your-nhs-needs-you-nhs-call-for-volunteer-army/) for 250,000 volunteers “to help up to 1.5 million people who have been asked to shield themselves from coronavirus because of underlying health conditions.”       In two days 670,000 people volunteered.       > In addition to our community and the 600,000 volunteers of the last few days we > want to thank all those who have helped [@GoodSamApp](https://twitter.com/GoodSamApp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > provide a platform that helps others [@nesta_uk](https://twitter.com/nesta_uk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [@NHSDigital](https://twitter.com/NHSDigital?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@Ldn_Ambulance](https://twitter.com/Ldn_Ambulance?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [@AmbulanceVic](https://twitter.com/AmbulanceVic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@BCHDigital](https://twitter.com/BCHDigital?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [@StJohnNZ](https://twitter.com/StJohnNZ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [https://t.co/XoJeR9hazr](https://t.co/XoJeR9hazr) > — GoodSAM (@GoodSamApp) [March 26, 2020](https://twitter.com/GoodSamApp/status/1243242995798937602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)       It will be fascinating to learn how many of these people are volunteering for the first time and who now might get a taste for voluntary work from now on.               ## 4. Major gifts       Many individuals have made major gifts, donating cash or resources. Some business people are backing up the good deeds by acting decently towards their employees too.       https://twitter.com/BenJolly9/status/1240326059695972352               > Pep Guardiola makes €1m donation to aid Spain's fight against coronavirus [https://t.co/xnvco0C20K](https://t.co/xnvco0C20K) > — Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) [March 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/guardian_sport/status/1242583034110582785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)               * **SEE ALSO [Footballers and giving in the face of coronavirus](https://fundraising.co.uk/2020/04/16/footballers-and-giving-in-the-face-of-coronavirus/)( 16 April 2020)**       > After Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic donates money to combat [#Coronavirus](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Coronavirus?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Details: [https://t.co/H6jQs8foiA](https://t.co/H6jQs8foiA) > — The Field (@thefield_in) [March 27, 2020](https://twitter.com/thefield_in/status/1243532573550071810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)       > Rafael Nadal joins athletes, actors in backing calls for donations to fight coronavirus > [https://t.co/xglDdNTph2](https://t.co/xglDdNTph2) via [@SBSNews](https://twitter.com/SBSNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > — Moana (@Moana125) [March 28, 2020](https://twitter.com/Moana125/status/1243715791939178496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)       > 👏👏👏 Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets has joined Rafa Nadal & Pau Gasol's campaign > the [#NuestraMejorVictoria](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NuestraMejorVictoria?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)( > Our Best Victory) to encourage donations from Spanish sport in the fight against > the COVID-19.[#ForçaBarça](https://twitter.com/hashtag/For%C3%A7aBar%C3%A7a?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#FCB](https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/miXKJ7cUYV](https://t.co/miXKJ7cUYV) > — Błaszczykowski (@MuhamedKuba) [March 28, 2020](https://twitter.com/MuhamedKuba/status/1243707523636629504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)               > Incredible generosity from Sir Chris Hohn (co-founder of the Children's Investment > Fund Foundation [@CIFFchild](https://twitter.com/CIFFchild?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw))– > a £2.4 million private donation to support the NHS response to Covid-19 [https://t.co/MgzeNC8gaH](https://t.co/MgzeNC8gaH) > — Environmental Funders Network (@greenfunders) [April 7, 2020](https://twitter.com/greenfunders/status/1247481284366131201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)       Sir Tom Hunter is matching the £720,000+ donated to the appeal set up following the news that The Kiltwalk will not be taking place this year.       > Glasgow Kiltwalkers and Charities – some AMAZING news from [@SirTomhunter](https://twitter.com/SirTomhunter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > and The Kiltwalk! > Hear it from the man himself… 🗣️[#KiltwalkKindness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/KiltwalkKindness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [pic.twitter.com/ndoXnd5gES](https://t.co/ndoXnd5gES) > — Kiltwalk (@thekiltwalk) [April 1, 2020](https://twitter.com/thekiltwalk/status/1245255049430872064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)               Some people are giving up a proportion of their salary to donate to charity:       https://twitter.com/jimwaterson/status/1245400981988311042               ## 5. In memory       Families and friends are doing their best to cope with grief by setting up in memory funds and tribute campaigns.       > The family of a man who died from coronavirus are asking people to 'forget flowers > and cards…and give acts of kindness instead, in his memory'.[https://t.co/PFLGbc9uXj](https://t.co/PFLGbc9uXj) > — BBC North West (@BBCNWT) [March 16, 2020](https://twitter.com/BBCNWT/status/1239664498107133952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)               ## 6. Corporate giving       Some companies or shops are probably doing their first corporate giving. They’re doing so because they can see need and inspirational people, so not all support will be directed at charities. And not all support will be financial: sometimes it is simply offering their service for free.       > We are offering Free shoe repair to all Doctors, Nurses & hospital staff. These > brave souls are risking everything to keep us all safe! Please spread the word. > Our 3 shops will be offering this service 5 Tara Street, 19c Talbot St & 67 Dame > St [#Coronavirusireland](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Coronavirusireland?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#irelandlockdown](https://twitter.com/hashtag/irelandlockdown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [pic.twitter.com/PgC1bekSg0](https://t.co/PgC1bekSg0) > — TaraLeathersDublin 🔑👜👠👢 (@TaraLeathersIR) [March 13, 2020](https://twitter.com/TaraLeathersIR/status/1238494503255842816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)               > We’re offering our community in [@IxworthVillage](https://twitter.com/IxworthVillage?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > and surrounding villages a food home delivery and take away service during the > [#COVID2019](https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID2019?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > crisis. Please message or call us 01359 230028 to see how we can help [@buryfree](https://twitter.com/buryfree?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [@EADT24](https://twitter.com/EADT24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@BuryMercury](https://twitter.com/BuryMercury?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > — Rambling Rose Coffee House and Bistro (@RamblingIxworth) [March 17, 2020](https://twitter.com/RamblingIxworth/status/1239897607117438976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)       Just looking through some of your warehouses can prove timely:       > After Rediscovering Warehouse Treasure Trove of 50,000 Face Masks, IKEA Donates > Them All to Hospital[#COVID19](https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#coronaVirus](https://twitter.com/hashtag/coronaVirus?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [https://t.co/0b6ITGZ8NS](https://t.co/0b6ITGZ8NS) > — Marsha Collier (@MarshaCollier) [March 20, 2020](https://twitter.com/MarshaCollier/status/1241107503179538432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)               ## 7. Celebrity and influencer fundraising       Food writer Jack Monroe has launched a [crowdfunding campaign for foodbank charity The Trussell Trust](https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-foodbanks-feed-people-during-coronavirus). Its target of £10,000 has already been surpassed, and stands at £16,675.        Footballer Paul Pogba used his March birthday to raise funds for Unicef, offering to double the one-day target of £27,000 if it was reached.       > Coronavirus UK: Manchester United star Paul Pogba launches fundraising appeal > for his 27th birthday [https://t.co/kDUb2rMD8P](https://t.co/kDUb2rMD8P) [pic.twitter.com/xchF4fEDtE](https://t.co/xchF4fEDtE) > — Distinct Athlete (@DistinctAthlete) [March 15, 2020](https://twitter.com/DistinctAthlete/status/1239189858087665664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)       If you’ve got a following online you can find that you have the ability to inspire them to give to a cause.        The San Antonio-based author Shea Serrano used Twitter to help some of the low-wage and hourly workers who were already desperately needed tips and shifts because of the coronavirus outbreak. In three days he raised **$10,000**. For individuals, not organisations helping them. All he needed as proof of need was screenshots of student-loan statements and overdue medical bills.       > Philanthropy helps us overcome feelings of powerlessness in face of Virus [https://t.co/Bpf8Q0Zo8T](https://t.co/Bpf8Q0Zo8T) > — Penelope Cagney (@penelopecagney) [March 16, 2020](https://twitter.com/penelopecagney/status/1239690812981522432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)       And here is his original tweet:       > fuck coronavirus > who has a bill coming up that they’re not sure they’re gonna be able to pay > send me your bill and your venmo > — Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) [March 13, 2020](https://twitter.com/SheaSerrano/status/1238326678260195328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)               Fitness expert Joe Wicks, who is getting the nation’s children (and adults) moving at 9am each morning, has pledged to donate all the income from these videos on his YouTube channel will be donated “straight to the NHS, to support the real heroes right now”.       According to The Guardian “in the first two days alone, Wicks’s YouTube channel had [notched up more than 5m views](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/mar/28/joe-wicks-body-coach-tv-pe-youtube-nhs-covid-19-lockdown?CMP=share_btn_tw).”               > Thank you [@NHSuk](https://twitter.com/NHSuk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ❤️ [pic.twitter.com/05eEmkCSG4](https://t.co/05eEmkCSG4) > — Joe Wicks (@thebodycoach) [March 27, 2020](https://twitter.com/thebodycoach/status/1243623620229976064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)               And here is what he has gone on to achieve:       > Absolutely over the moon to announce that we, as a community training together > with [#PEWithJoe](https://twitter.com/hashtag/PEWithJoe?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > have raised an incredible £91,256.38 for [@NHSCharities](https://twitter.com/NHSCharities?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > 🙌🏽🌏❤️ Thank you for taking part each day. To all the NHS staff we love and > appreciate you ❤️ [pic.twitter.com/f3KJa8iTjN](https://t.co/f3KJa8iTjN) > — Joe Wicks (@thebodycoach) [April 20, 2020](https://twitter.com/thebodycoach/status/1252161346738835457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)       A large number of musicians are donating their services to perform for One World: Together at Home which will be streamed live on 18 April. It isn’t a fundraising event itself, but aims to recognise and thank the world’s healthcare workers and other key workers, but is in support of the UN and WHO’s COVID-19 Response Fund.       > The momentum for giving is continuing to grow [https://t.co/gwjeQhUzm7](https://t.co/gwjeQhUzm7) > — Mark Phillips (@Markyphillips) [April 6, 2020](https://twitter.com/Markyphillips/status/1247285364236193792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)               ## More examples of doing good       > How are you helping others during the coronavirus outbreak? [https://t.co/WQMYKutu5i](https://t.co/WQMYKutu5i) > — The Guardian (@guardian) [March 15, 2020](https://twitter.com/guardian/status/1239152865962229762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)               https://twitter.com/therightarticle/status/1238567675330211847               > The people carrying out acts of kindness during the coronavirus pandemic [#SpreadKindness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpreadKindness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [https://t.co/utTXvquSOy](https://t.co/utTXvquSOy) > — Sounddelivery Media (@sounddelivery) [March 22, 2020](https://twitter.com/sounddelivery/status/1241707477873328134?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)               > Kind people on here are wondering what to do to help others through the [#Covid19](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Covid19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > pandemic. I’ve been collecting ideas and insights….. > — Roz (@roz_davies) [March 14, 2020](https://twitter.com/roz_davies/status/1238886012648075265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ![Loading](https://fundraising.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/page-views-count/ajax-loader- 2x.gif)