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Compassionate IOM celebrates first birthday

Charity initiative promotes kindness in the community

Inspiring kindness in the community is the driving force behind a local organisation that's celebrating its first birthday.

Compassionate IOM provides support for people of all ages and hopes to inspire more locals to spread small acts of kindness on a regular basis.

The charity is mother to a number of projects including the 'Back Home Box' - a care package for those leaving hospital who live alone.

Though some of the initiatives are specifically for people in a medical setting, project co-coordinator Jeanette says Compassionate IOM is for anyone who needs it:

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