Hello and Welcome!

In the first year, there won’t be much happening in the field but more so behind the scenes such as lots of research I.e. getting the right people on board for our 1^st project. This project is very close to my heart so I want to get it right when it does go ahead so while I do research for it, we will fundraise as and when we can and we will be working on our branding for the charity. We will iron out any quirks in the website and start our social media campaign this time next year when we can review how far we’ve come and how much we have raised.

If you think you can help in any way or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us, we would love to hear from you. 

So you’re wondering how does being kind turn into a charity? Well, it was an idea, as all good things start off initially, and became a persistent thought I just couldn’t shake. Rik used to volunteer at a play scheme and he frequently helped out the elderly, people from an older generation to him right down to very young children.. and they all loved spending time with him, his cheeky manner, his generous persona, his relaxed demeaner, he was just a soulful being. I couldn’t quite put my finger on it but he always managed to perform some kind of service without realising it. And the kid I taught to be kind and better than petty, would remind me of the same lessons when I was at my angriest much to my indignation. But there was something to this thought process that is healing. I hear everybody talking about being in lockdown for 6 months but I’ve been in isolation for 2 and a half years since my brother didn’t come home one day. It’s only the kindness that I’ve learnt for myself as well as for those who I may have felt who wronged me that has helped to me to heal. It’s hearing my brother’s voice telling me to do the right thing. It’s making his name live on forever and starting a charity that that helped me through the dark times. So I realised I had to be of service to other people and that giving money to the homeless every now and then isn’t going to cut it anymore. I had to do something Real.

Trying to get other people to be kind is an arduous task when they don’t have anything in common with that person or worse still have too much in common and clash. This is where the challenge lies. And so I didn’t want it to be a random act of kindness thing. I wanted a movement where people have it in their minds before they leave the house to be of service to someone that day, anyone, just someone outside of their own little bubble. Not their best friend, not their mum or dad, not their partner, those are easy. Try helping that neighbour whose name you don’t know, the new family in the area who are a different religion, someone on the tube who speaks a different language? Your mother in law who you don’t like, you relatives whom you haven’t spoken to in 5 years. Not so easy is it?

Going back to the original question, how can kindness turn into a charity? Well, my hopes are that this brand (the Real Intentions of Kindness, Empathy and Service to Humanity), RIKESH, will become a movement as the brand takes off just like any other brand. But this brand will affect your hearts and your minds rather than your taste buds or fashion sense. I will write blogs, post articles and talk about personal experiences and hope that people will share and encourage each other to join in this wholesome movement. Every so often, I will do something for some of my subscribers whereby I can be helpful in anyway they need. I would hope that to get this movement going, when a kindness is done unto you, you will talk about this movement and pay it forward to somebody else. Anybody of your choosing and tell them the same thing. Then make it a habit to help somebody every month, every week etc. And pass it on Kindness is catching!

While this is all going on the real service that will be happening is that we will be fund raising and all donations will go towards our chosen projects which will change every few years. We have a focus on young people and children however there are many worthy causes in mind. We will post the details of the current project on the causes page so you know exactly what you are donating to. This is how kindness turns into a charity and a movement but only with your help! So get in touch to see if there’s any way you can be of service! We appreciate your kindness and don’t forget to donate

I’m going to sign off now, I didn’t think I’d have much to say for my first blog but what do you know? I’m full of surprises! Thank you for listening to me and for supporting us, this is only possible with your help.

We wish you peace and hope you can keep a R.I.K.E.S.H. in your heart too  

Asch (aka Rik’s sister )