A Putney woman’s scheme to help Londoners find love – or just spread a little happiness - launched last weekend.

Kate Bygraves used money left for her when her dad died to set up Cards for Smiles, which sees people handing out cards containing compliments to men or women who catch their eye.

The compliment cards contain phrases such as ‘you’re stunning’ or ‘you made me smile’, which can be handed to a recipient who then is able to input a unique code into the Cards for Smiles website and see the profile and get into contact with the person who gave it to them.

It is ideal for shy people, with no chat-up line necessary, Kate believes, while people receiving the cards will hopefully appreciate an unexpected compliment.

Kate said: “We want to help to increase people’s self-esteem and connect people face-to-face so they can feel that instant spark.

“It’s not good for us to be looking down at our phones all day, and who knows how many opportunities we’re missing out on. A compliment from a stranger feels fantastic and can last a life time, especially if that stranger turns out to be ‘the one’.”

The Cards for Smiles team took to public transport in central London on Saturday to launch the platform.

Kate said: “People loved the interaction, being given a compliment from a stranger and the feel good aspect of the whole project.

“We had couples coming up to us to have photos taken with our blown up compliment boards which was just really great to be a part of.”

Find out more at cardsforsmiles.co.uk

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