The Kindred Creativity Club

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Kindness doesn’t have to be loud to matter.

So tell me — who needs a little kindness right now?

✨ A small business that deserves more eyes
✨ A creative quietly working behind the scenes
✨ A friend going through something hard
✨ Even yourself

As kindred Kindness Week continues, today, we're focusing on the small joys in life.

Notice something that makes you smile today. It doesn’t have to be big — warmth, colour, music, comfort, or familiarity all count.

www.kindredcreativityclub.com/kindred-kind...

We continue to spread kindness this week, and today we're appreciating others.

Day 2 — Kind Words
Offer a kind word to someone — a friend, a fellow creative, or even yourself. It can be spoken, written, or quietly held.

Full info here: www.kindredcreativityclub.com/kindred-kind...

It's the beginning of Kindred Kindness Week, and today's prompt is to be kind to yourself.

Take a small moment today to care for yourself — rest, gentleness, boundaries, or permission to slow down all count.

What will you be doing to be kind to yourself today?

I’m currently reading The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna, and this quote just resonated with my soul. 💜✨

It feels especially fitting for Kindred Kindness Week.

It’s a week dedicated to encouragement, creativity, community, and being a little bit kinder — to others and ourselves. 🖤

More details here 👉https://www.kindredcreativityclub.com/kindred-kindness-week

After a journey (and by journey I mean wrestling the internet into submission), the Kindred Creativity Club site is live — which means I can finally announce Kindred Kindness Week properly.

Kindred Creativity Club has been quietly getting a little makeover ✨

A refreshed look, a new domain coming soon, and the launch of a new community initiative: Kindred Kindness Week (February 9–15).

The new site isn’t live just yet, but I wanted to share a first glimpse. More details very soon 💜

Community matters deeply to me, and I believe creativity is richer when we support one another and give back where we can.

Thanks for being here and for joining me on this journey.
Peace and creativity to you all. 💜

🌟MEET THE FOUNDER🌟

Hey, I’m Clare — a 40-something, neurodivergent, queer creative from the West Midlands, UK.

I started The Kindred Creativity Club because I genuinely believe everyone’s voice deserves space to be heard.

Welcome to the Kindred Creativity Club.
A queer-led, values-driven creative facilitation and advocacy space supporting indie and marginalised creatives through intentional events, spotlights, and charity-led projects. Thoughtful, community-centred, and cause-focused.

Thank you! 💜

Look at the email I received from the Trussell Trust yesterday!

WE DID THIS.

This wonderful community raised almost £300 for the Trussell Trust. And I couldn't be more proud and grateful for everyone's generosity.

Let's fill 2026 with EVEN MORE kindness! 💜💜💜

Kindred only launched in June, and I’m still amazed by what this community achieved in such a short time. From creative spotlights to charity fundraising.

👉 [https://kindredcreativityclub.claredugmore.com/the-kindred-creativity-club-blog/2025-round-up-and-reflections]

Donate money | Charity donation | Trussell Every charity donation helps provide practical support now and helps us to end the need for food banks in the UK. Donate to Trussell now

Alternatively, you can donate directly at The Trussell Trust's website:

www.trussell.org.uk/support-us/d...

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While the charity auction has ended, The Kindred Creativity Club is committed to raising funds for The Trussell Trust throughout December.

So, if you missed out on the auction and still want to support this amazing cause, you can see the charity fundraiser here. www.facebook.com/donate/18963...

From the bottom of my heart, to everyone who donated prizes, bid on items or shared the auction THANK YOU.
You guys are amazing.
Holiday blessings to each and every one of you.
❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

And we raised almost £300 for such a worthy charity.
This is going to make such a difference to so many people this holiday period. Families who otherwise might have gone without will now get the support they deserve.
And it's all thanks to YOU.

The Kindred Creativity Club's Bookish Auction to raise funds for The Trussell Trust has now ended.
We raised a whopping £288 for The Trussell Trust. I honestly can't believe this.
This was just a silly auction I started alone, hoping my writing friends would donate prizes and bid on them.

We've raised £263 for The Trussell Trust so far!

Thanks to all our prize donors and everyone who has big on a prize so far.

What will the total be at the end of today -- 270? 280? Can we get to £300 raised?!

Check out the prizes available here: www.jumblebee.co.uk/KCCBookishAu...

Your support truly matters.
Every bid helps families access emergency food and essential services through The Trussell Trust. 💜
If you can’t bid, sharing the link helps so much — thank you to everyone boosting this already!
👉 www.jumblebee.co.uk/KCCBookishAu...
🕒 Auction ends Sunday!

Here are just a few of the prizes you can bid on:
📚 Signed paperbacks
🎨 Custom cover + release day graphics
🖋️ 50k Words Edit
💫 60k Word Format
Some items already have multiple bids — don’t miss your chance!

✨ The KCC Bookish Charity Auction is LIVE! ✨
Raising funds for The Trussell Trust to help end hunger across the UK. 💜🌿
We’ve brought together authors, editors, and creatives to offer some AMAZING prizes — and every bid goes directly to charity.
👉 Auction link: www.jumblebee.co.uk/KCCBookishAu...

The KCC Bookish Charity Auction is LIVE! ✨
Over a dozen incredible prizes donated by amazing authors, editors, and creatives — all raising money for a wonderful cause. 💜📚

Every bid helps, and sharing means the world!
💜 Bid here: www.jumblebee.co.uk/KCCBookishAu...

12 fabulous prizes — signed books, edits, covers, author services, and more.
Your bids make a real difference. 💜
Auction closes Nov 30!

#KCCBookishAuction

✨ THE AUCTION IS LIVE! ✨
The KCC Bookish Charity Auction is open all weekend — bid now to support the Trussell Trust and help families in crisis.

Browse + bid here:
👉 jumblebee.co.uk/KCCBookishAuction

How to take part:
1️⃣ Create a free account
2️⃣ Browse the prizes
3️⃣ Place your bids on Nov 29–30
All funds go directly to the Trussell Trust via Jumblebee. 💜

#KCCBookishAuction

✨ The KCC Bookish Charity Auction OPENS TOMORROW! ✨
We’re raising funds for the Trussell Trust on Nov 29–30 to support families in crisis this winter.

Browse the prizes here:
👉 www.jumblebee.co.uk/KCCBookishAuction

We have 12 fabulous prizes — signed books, custom covers, editing packages, author services, and more.
Every bid helps make a difference. 💜

#KCCBookishAuction