As a means of tackling rampant loneliness among older people in the UK, Royal Mail posties have been enlisted to check up on people’s wellbeing when they deliver their mail. The tactic hopes to address rising social isolation in the UK, while safeguarding Royal Mail jobs from automation.

The passing of time may bring people wisdom, but it can also bring a sense of isolation. With men often less willing to openly discuss mental health matters, the UK Men’s Sheds Association provides spaces in which older blokes can bond and build, all the while overcoming their loneliness.

Rather than hunkering down with the family over the festive period, Britons are likely to do all their Christmas shopping online, before jetting off on holiday to avoid tiresome family and the dreary weather. So what roles do generosity and social bonds play in the British festive landscape of 2019?

With card and contactless payments becoming the norm for many Britons, the concept of a ‘cashless society’ is becoming a reality. What does this mean for charities that rely on people giving ‘spare change’? Canvas8 spoke to 20 Britons to understand how they’d prefer to donate on-the-spot.