Survey reveals the UK are a nation of good deed do-ers!

I'm happy you're happy Glad to help, son glo It's the little things that make the biggest difference New research from glo suggests that Britain is a nation of good samaritans, motivated to do good deeds on a regular basis 13 60% 60% of Brits feel motivated to A third of Brits do a good deed do good deeds for the positive difference they make every fortnight Social media and altruism 25% 25% of people would not brag or share details % of a good deed on social media Would only share a good deed on social media Jin5 to raise money for a good cause 35+ People aged 35+ are more likely to share good deeds on social media to raise awareness for a good cause Jin10 Only 1 in 10 are motivated to do a good deed after seeing it on social media Happy nation rated their rated their 60% personal happiness between 7-10 10% happiness 1 out of 10 The science of happiness O = + ? + The formula: H = S + C + V means: Happiness = Set biological point (i.e. your genetic makeup) + Circumstances (i.e. what your personal situation is like) + Voluntary actions (i.e. what actions you undertake)* 40% of happiness is within your control *Research carried out by Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky et al Most altruistic regions of the UK Those who do good deeds once a fortnight 30% 30% 35% North East (35%) London (35%) Wales / South West (30%) Midlands / Scotland (30%) Yorkshire / Northern Ireland (30%) North West (30%) South East (25%) 30% 30% 30% 30% W 35% 30% 25% Most appreciated good deeds Men Women • A friend being a wingman on a night out (10%) • Someone covering for you when you're late for work (20%) • Someone doing the shopping for you (25%) Having a meal cooked for you (30%) • Returning a lost mobile phone (20%) • Someone carrying your bag (15%) Traditional vs. Modern acts of kindness Traditional Sending a surprise gift Doing the dishes for someone Modern lol:) SOS Calling a friend to get them out of a bad date Receiving a nice email or text when you are feeling down As society evolves, so do acts of altruism f 8+ glo.co.uk glo is a guarantor loan product from Provident Personal Credit Limited, a Bradford -based financial provider with over 130 years experience in lending to people when others don't. By acting as a guarantor, it's possible to give a friend or family member a helping hand to access credit. Representative example: £3,500 loan repayable over 36 months. 36 monthly payments of £170.41. Rate of interest 49.5% p.a. fixed. Representative 49.5% APR. Total amount payable is £6,134.76.