Wales is the kindest region in Great Britain with the West Midlands making the top three, according to a study.
Research, of 2,000 adults, revealed those in the country will carry out an average of eight acts of kindness each week, compared to the six that people in the East of England will accomplish.
The research was commissioned by Nissan, which is working with The Richard Whitehead Foundation’s Supported Runner Project , to help make Sunday's TCS London Marathon more inclusive. Volunteer Gill Menzies , who is helping her friend Julie McElroy become the first female frame runner to complete the TCS London Marathon
“We’re looking forward to seeing the impact this will have at this year’s race and hopefully we can inspire even more people to take part in the future.” And while 51 per cent are kind because it’s part of their personal values, 28 per cent said it makes them happy and 27 per cent like to feel they’re ‘doing their bit’.
It also emerged three quarters recognise the power of kindness, as they feel it has a positive impact on their relationship with others.
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