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We've lots of alternative Christmas gift ideas, cards, and presents from charities for you in our charity run Xmas shop. Get Christmas ready and feel good by doing good, by buying charitable presents online from 80+ fabulous small charities.
Our Small Charity Christmas Market has everything from festive food, drink and clothes to cats and dogs, parrots and penguins and just about every other cause too, so you'll easily find a cause that matters to you. Just scroll down to find lots and lots of Christmas present ideas. And with prices starting at under £1, you'll find Christmas gifts from passionate people who care, for everything from stocking fillers to Secret Santa presents.
We are a charity ourselves and every £1 you spend will go directly to the charities you choose; we are not paid anything. We're doing this because we care and with the charity sector in crisis and increasing numbers of charities closing, it's now even more vital than ever to help them, thank you.
And if you're looking to fundraise for your favourite charity - we have a page for that too - 100+ Charity Christmas Fundraising Ideas. Or try these ideas from our friends at Zeffy.
Thank You! All of our 13 services are completely free and we prioritise small and marginalised groups, because those who need need help the most are least able to pay for it. Delivering that is a huge challenge and Christmas is a perfect time for us to say thank you to those who make that possible, not least the GSR Foundation, our corporate partners and supporters, those generous individuals who donate to our work and a very generous individual who wishes to remain anonymous. I am personally very grateful to all of you for what you make possible.
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 Ripple Africa |
 Hope365 |
 Helping Rhinos |
| Helping Rhinos | Animals |
At Helping Rhinos we work to create Rhino Strongholds – expanding wild spaces for wildlife that provide secure, sustainable and healthy eco-systems where populations of rhino can thrive in their natural habitat. We achieve our goals by focusing on three key conservation pillars: PROTECT the Wildlife | PRESERVE their Habitat | PROVIDE for People. You can support our work by Adopting a rhino, Sponsoring a ranger, or shopping across our ethically conscious clothing and homeware range. |
| Hope365 | International Development | Give a life changing gift of a goat to a family in need this Christmas! With the Hope365 Alternative Gift Catalogue, you can give a goat, chickens, medical care, school supplies and much, much more. These gifts will go directly to vulnerable families in Ethiopia, enabling them to provide for themselves as they face extreme poverty. |
| Ripple Africa | International Development | Give a gift that changes lives — in Malawi. Whether it’s planting trees, supporting a child through pre-school, providing a student with a menstrual cup, or helping provide clean water to a rural village, your gift will make a real and lasting impact. Starting from just £5, these meaningful gifts are not only thoughtful for your friends and family — they keep on giving, long after the decorations come down. Take a look at our Gift Shop. |
| Penny Brohn UK | Health (Cancer) | A cancer charity, they support any adult with any type of cancer. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, in treatment, adjusting to life after cancer, or living with a terminal diagnosis - we’re here to support you to live better with cancer. We offer a range of online and in-person services, one-to-one support, plus cancer support days and retreats at our Centre. Visit our online shop. |
| Listening Books | Disability |
Give the Gift of Audio This Christmas. For just £25 you can buy your loved one a membership to Listening Books for an entire year. They will have access to 1000's of bestselling audiobooks, newspapers and magazines all available to stream or download from our website or the app. To be eligible for membership at Listening Books all gift recipients must live in the UK and have an illness, disability, learning difficulty or mental health condition. Find out more here.
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| Head2Head Sensory Theatre | Arts & Culture |
A volunteer-led charity supporting children and young people with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities. This Christmas we will be touring a multi-sensory pantomime to children's hospices and special schools throughout London and SE England. Please help us raise funds to continue supporting them in 2026. Buy quality and designer clothes at Vinted. Or support us while you shop via Give As You Live.
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| Safe Place | Vulnerable People | They're a Shropshire charity that provides short term safe havens for anyone who feels vulnerable whilst they are out and about. To raise funds they sell donated, good quality items on Vinted - sps110402. |
| Bird of Prey Centre | Wildlife | The Sussex based charity is home to over 80 magnificent birds of prey, a charming meerkat family, two shy porcupines, a quirky raven, and chatty parrots. Run almost entirely by dedicated volunteers, we offer unforgettable experiences including Hawk Walks, Owl and Raptor afternoons, Raptor Days, and close encounters with meerkats and barn owls. Visit our online shop to book experiences and support our incredible animals. |
| Village Force Africa | International Development |
A UK registered charity working in Zimbabwe brings independence, hope and sustainability to extremely poor communities in Matabeleland North. We raised over £20,000 locally , fed the vulnerable and orphans for 13 months during the destructive drought and installed a solar powered borehole. We need roughly £10,000 to set up diversification projects and create food resilience whilst updating stock and agricultural methods, creating fertile land and protecting both wildlife and stock. This You Tube Short (1 min 40 secs) is the moment they hit gold - without dependable, easily-accessed water, the village was dying. We call it a Gusher!! ( 14,500 litres per HOUR!!)
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| Jennyruth Workshops | Learning Disability, Employment |
A Yorkshire-based charity providing meaningful work and skills development opportunities for adults who have learning disabilities. We make and sell a wide range of beautiful hand-crafted products, including bird boxes, bug homes, trugs, paint your own shapes. Visit their online shop to find a brilliant present and don't miss their range of Christmas items all perfect for gifting. The products features are available in a range of colours/designs from stock, for UK delivery within 5 working days.
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| Link Visiting Scheme | Older People, Isolation At Christmas |
Give the gift of friendship this Christmas. An award-winning charity supporting lonely and socially isolated older people across Wokingham borough, thanks to a dedicated team of volunteer befrienders. Donations help fund a programme of festive events, culminating in a Christmas Day lunch for those who would otherwise be alone. You can donate via their Appeal Page or Amazon Wish List - bringing companionship and cheer to someone who truly needs it. |
| Poetry Translation Centre | Art & Culture |
Discover beautifully designed poetry books - unique gifts for readers, writers and culture lovers. Our online shop celebrates contemporary poets from around the world, translated into English and published in striking editions, including the World Poet Series and our anthology on the craft of writing poetry, Living in Language. Every purchase directly supports poets, translators and equitable global literary exchange. Explore the full catalogue and gift widely this Christmas. |
 Chaffinch |
 Look Good Feel Better |
 Beth's Sunflowers |
| Look Good Feel Better | Health, Cancer | Give the gift of confidence this Christmas to someone facing cancer. Look Good Feel Better is the only UK-wide charity helping people manage the visible and physical side effects of treatment. Visit our online shop to find the perfect gift — from beautiful stocking fillers to luxurious discounted Beauty Boxes and Bags. Every purchase helps fund our workshops, providing practical support that boosts confidence, restores self-esteem, and reduces isolation for people living with cancer. |
| Chaffinch | International Development, Young People |
Buy hand-crafted gifts, made by our supporters, from our Numonday online shop and provide funding for our work with the children and young people of the Kibera slum, Nairobi, Kenya. With a focus on education, feeding programmes, healthcare, mental health support, and safe accommodation, your purchase can make a very real difference as a child endeavours to make their way out of the life of extreme poverty into which they were born.
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| Beths Sunflowers | Health, Cancer | As a tribute and lasting memory to Beth, at Beths Sunflowers we raise funds to help find a cure for blood cancer and support patients. The Sunflower was Beth’s favourite flower, and we sell seeds and other items, some especially packaged as Xmas stocking fillers to raise money. We then work with blood cancer research groups and have recently set up patient support groups in the Midlands to help others suffering with blood cancer. |
| Unseen | Homelessness |
London Tour Perfect Purposeful Present idea for Christmas.Winter is always the hardest time for our guides. Fewer people book tours when it's freezing cold, which means less work and less financial stability right when they need it most. To overcome this, we’re inviting people to buy Unseen Tours gift cards as Christmas presents to their loved ones. We have a live crowd funder campaign that doubles every contribution made until Christmas, meaning that when someone buys an Unseen Tours gift card via this link, it gets match funded by the Aviva Community Fund, so their purchase provides twice the support to our social enterprise during these tough months. Options start at just £18 and include tour vouchers, private group tours and virtual quizzes (valid for 12 months). Gift cards will be sent out by email within 1 working day, so it's perfect for last-minute gift givers!
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 Jennyruth Workshops |
 Link Visiting Scheme |
 Jenny Ruth Workshops |
| Hospices of Hope | Health | Support us this Christmas and help provide vital palliative care for children and adults across South and East Europe. Choose a gift that truly gives back by shopping in our online store, from our beautifully designed Christmas cards to our festive Bagpuss gifts. Every purchase helps bring comfort, dignity and hope to those who need it most this Winter. |
| It's In The Bag | Men's Health |
Formed in 2009 by testicular cancer survivors and clinical staff, It’s in the Bag has grown into a small but mighty charity supporting men across South West England through diagnosis, treatment, and life beyond testicular cancer. Our mission is to raise awareness, give support, and celebrate survival through education, advocacy, and empowerment. Visit our online shop - prices start at £1 so perfect for that last little stocking filler or Secret Santa for a man in your life.
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| Vegetarian For Life | Environmental |
Looking for the perfect gift for the compassionate foodie in your life? Visit the V for Life shop to gift online cookery masterclasses, seasonal recipe guides, cosy mugs, beanies, sweaters and more – all celebrating delicious, cruelty-free living. Every purchase supports our work championing older vegans and vegetarians. With gifts starting at just £2, it’s easy to give thoughtfully and do good at the same time.
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 Vegetarian For Life |
 Hospices Of Hope |
 It's In The Bag |
 Born To Shine |
 Misfits Music Institute |
 Feeling Strong |
| Feeling Strong | Mental Health/ Young People |
Feeling Strong is Dundee's Youth Mental Health Charity. We exist to make sure that every young person aged 12-26 in Dundee who has experienced a mental health or wellbeing challenge is supported to reach their full potential. We deliver projects, services and campaigns in the community to tackle stigma, build confidence, develop resources, create networks and most importantly support the positive recovery journey of our young people. Amazon Wishlist 2025.
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| Social Link | Learning Disability |
Social Link has supported adults with learning disabilities in Buckinghamshire for almost 15 years and now has around 170 members who attend their day and evening programmes. Social Link also run OpportuniTEA - a community Cafe in Holmer Green (Bucks) where adults with learning disabilities are able to obtain real life work experience and the local community can enjoy a welcoming environment to eat with us. We host a successful Gardening Project which now includes a large allotment plot, also in Holmer Green and where those with learning disabilities get to grow produce and plants. Help them do even more amazing work by buying them a present from their Amazon Wish List.
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| Born to Shine | Children, Special Needs | Our Christmas Shop offers festive gift sets and meaningful giving with every purchase. All funds support programmes for children and young people with additional needs. Adding extra sparkle, young people from the charity are proudly organising deliveries and carefully gift-wrapping selected items, gaining confidence and skills along the way. Every gift purchased spreads joy while making a real difference. Shop with purpose this Christmas and help every child shine. |
| Misfits Music Institute | Music | Misfits Music Institute is a Birmingham based charity that brings adults together through music, reducing social isolation and loneliness, and improving mental health. Each year we sell music themed Christmas Cards to help us raise vital funds to continue running all our regular groups. Our 2025 design was created by one of our members, and can be found in our online shop, alongside lots of other musical merch. All money raised from items sold in our shop goes straight back into our charity. |
| Heaven's Playground | Children |
Give a gift of lasting love and support this Christmas by shopping with Heaven's Playground Org. We are dedicated to acknowledging and helping those who have experienced loss, particularly baby loss. Our shop features gifts, cards, calendar's, Santa certificates and angel-related items plus you can donate one of our boxes for a bereaved family. Your purchase helps fund vital support and ensures that every angel's life is remembered. Or find us on eBay and Vinted.
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| Challenging Behaviour Foundation | Learning Disability |
Instead of sending cards at Christmas, make a donation and they'll send you an e-card to share. They are the only UK charity specifically focused on the needs of children, young people and adults with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour may be described as challenging, and their families. Give the gift of vital information and support to those who need it this Christmas and help us make a difference.
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| Living It Up | Learning Disability |
The Arty Giraffe is a creative project proudly run by adults with learning disabilities and or autism, with the aim to showcase the work of talented artists. From creating artwork and commissions to marketing and online sales, we get involved in all aspects of running an online shop. Check out our cool and quirky designs here.
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| CRIBS International | Women | The charity provides housing and holistic support for women in Athens who are pregnant or have a new-born baby and have fled conflict and exploitation. Visit our online shop to buy one of our beautiful items - a tea towel, tote bag or T-shirt - and help to ensure mothers and babies have a safe home and a fresh start. |
| RISE | Women & Girls |
A Sussex domestic violence and abuse charity that’s worked for nearly 30 years to end all forms of violence and abuse against women, their families and those identifying as LGBTQ+. Our vision is ‘Freedom from Abuse and Violence’. Purchase from our Amazon Christmas Wish List and send a gift to one of our service users or purchase a gift for family and friends from our Etsy Shop |
 CRIBS International |
 North Lancashire CAB & Morecambe Food Bank |
 RISE |
| Citizens Advice North Lancashire & Morecambe Bay Foodbank | Poverty |
The 2 charities work in partnership and have launched a charity calendar as a joint fundraiser. You just need to go to their online shop and buy it! They also have Eric Morcambe Christmas cards.
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| Carers Worldwide | International |
Carers Worldwide works across South Asia, transforming the lives of unpaid family carers - people who care for a sick or disabled family member. We partner with local organisations to set up carers support groups and open up access to health services, new ways of earning a living and respite from caring responsibilities. Make a real difference this festive season by giving a Carers Worldwide gift card or sending a Carers Worldwide eCard through DontSendMeACard.com. |
| Word Forest | Environmental, Education |
Word Forest is an environmental and education charity tackling climate change in Kenya through reforestation and community-led projects. Your support helps our Mothers of the Forest women’s groups plant trees, protect wildlife, and teach sustainable farming, while our Permaculture Training Centre trains locals in climate-smart skills. Together, we’ve planted over 1.2 million trees and built 9 classrooms. Visit our shop for gifts of tops, totes and mugs help us plant even more trees and create a brighter future. |
 Word Forest |
 Carers Worldwide |
 Challenging Behaviour Foundation |
 Heaven's Playground |
 Living It Up |
| Centre for Women's Justice | Human Rights, Women & Girls | Spread some festive cheer this season with greeting cards, chocolate bars, pin badges, and more from our online store. Every purchase supports our work challenging discrimination in the justice system, particularly in cases involving male violence against women and girls. |
| Hands Around the World | International Development, Children, Disability | This Christmas, help support children with disabilities in Kenya and Zambia. Our projects provide education, healthcare, and assistive devices, empowering children to thrive! Chisomo from Zambia, born with one leg, was unable to attend school. With our help, he travelled 600km to Lusaka to be fitted with a prosthetic leg. Now he runs, plays, and goes to school. Please donate this Christmas, helping us transform more young lives. |
| Shropshire Wildlife Trust | Environmental Conservation | We're working to create a Shropshire where nature thrives. Sponsor a species and help us to create and protect vital habitats. You can sponsor a barn owl, pine marten, hedgehog, dormouse, bumblebee, curlew or beaver. With your sponsorship you’ll receive a certificate of sponsorship, information booklet and high-res photo print. Curlew sponsorships include an exclusive art work reprint from local artist, Deb Parker. Beaver sponsorships include a cuddly beaver toy. |
 Shropshire Wildlife Trust |
 Centre For Women's Justice |
 Hands Around The World |
 Home Run Hounds |
 Yorkshire Brain Tumour Charity |
 Hospice Ethiopia UK |
| Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity | Health, Cancer | They support anyone affected by a brain tumour across Yorkshire through peer support groups, financial assistance, and funding vital research. This Christmas, you can help make a difference by shopping our festive range of cards and gifts — every purchase supports families facing a brain tumour diagnosis. Visit our online shop to Give the Gift of Hope, Support and Security this festive season. |
| Home Run Hounds Greyhound Charity | Animals |
The charity is dedicated to rehoming retired racing greyhounds, offering them loving homes. Since our founding we have homed 380 greyhounds. Over six sites we provide adoption, fostering, and support for greyhound owners. You can support our work through our online shop where every purchase helps fund food, bedding, vet care, transport, and homing services for these gentle, deserving dogs.
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| Hospice Ethiopia UK | International Development, Health |
Hospice Ethiopia UK, works with a partner in Addis Ababa, promotes the provision of palliative care to relieve the suffering of the terminally ill. We provide financial, educational and practical support. Usually, curative treatment is not an option, so symptom control is vital as individuals approach the end of life. Hospice Ethiopia works with the Ministry of Health and provides palliative care training programmes. Visit our online shop for Christmas cards, calendars and gift cards. |
 Head2Head Sensory Theatre |
 Penny Brohn UK |
 Listening Books |
 Myaware |
 Croydon Health Charity |
 Indian Futures |
| Myaware | Health |
Myaware supports people affected by myasthenia’s, raising awareness about the condition and funding research to find new therapies to reduce the impact and ultimately find a cure. Myasthenia means muscle weakness. It affects the muscles that let you move but not the automatic ones like your heart that you don’t have to think about. Your brain tells your muscles to work, but the message doesn’t get through. Visit their Christmas Shop and help them to help even more people. |
| Indian Futures | International Development, Education, Women |
Indian Futures is a Brighton-based charity that funds quality education and gender equality projects in rural areas of Tamil Nadu, South India. We have helped to create 3 IT Community Centres, a Sponsorship Programme for university women and a Tailoring Project. Our tailors make the items we would like to sell at the market, turning recycled sarees and other clothing into beautiful aprons, rucksacks, tote bags, phone bags, purses, zipped bags and scrunchies. Visit our Tailoring Project and products. |
| Croydon Health Charity | Health, Children | Croydon Health Charity supports patients at Croydon NHS Trust whose staff provide care to up to 52,000 young people every year. South London has the highest number of people living with sickle cell disease in the UK, many of whom are children and may require hospital care. The Hospital’s Play Specialists make poorly children and young people smile during what can be very difficult times. This Christmas, buy a gift for as little as £4.50 to bring play and joy to unwell children. |
 Clatterbridge Cancer Charity |
 Vale Plus |
 Wild Welfare |
| Wild Welfare | Animals |
Choose a gift that gives hope to animals this Christmas! Wild Welfare works globally to improve the lives of captive wild animals. We collaborate with zoos, sanctuaries and rescue centres to end suffering and improve welfare standards for animals living under human care. Discover our collection of exclusive merchandise and beautiful wildlife artworks, all of which directly support our crucial projects and training initiatives, delivering real change for animals in need. |
| Vale Plus | Disability |
We are a training centre for adults with additional needs. Providing cards, gifts, home decor and woodcraft - all made with a whole lot of love! ValePlus Pop-Up Shop | Facebook. |
| Clatterbridge Cancer Charity | Health, Cancer |
Gift something different this Christmas. Our Christmas Gift Catalogue offers you the chance to make a real difference for cancer patients and their families across our community. Every item in our catalogue represents something extraordinary happening behind the scenes at Clatterbridge. When you choose a virtual gift, you’re not just making a donation – you’re providing comfort, creating memories, and funding breakthrough research that could change everything. |
| UK Boston Terrier Rescue | Animals, Dogs |
The UK Boston Terrier Rescue is a small Breed specific rescue. Run entirely by Volunteers, we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome Boston Terriers around the UK. As a self funded rescue, all monies raised go directly to Dogs in need, helping with vets bills, medical bills and essentials to help our Dogs start a new life. From Cards and Calendars to Jumpers, T-shirts, Hats and Magnets….Help support our small rescue by buying a dog or Boston themed item from our extensive web shop’.
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| Mammal Society | Animals |
Mammal Society membership makes a great gift for nature lovers, including Junior Membership (perfect for 7-14 yr olds). £45 gets you an exciting welcome pack of info and activities, four seasonal zines, and a year of access to youth-focused webinars and online social events. Right now we're throwing in a 2026 Mammal Society calendar (usually £12.50) with all gift membership sign-ups! Our Teemill shop also features wonderful mammal-themed clothes and mugs. Shop — Mammal Society
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| Nottingham Women’s Centre | Women | My name is Emily and I work at Nottingham Women’s Centre. Our cause is a women’s only charity who provide a community space with a full kitchen, washing machine facilities and showers, counselling, casework including advice and assistance on housing and benefits and fun activities and classes which are free to attend and open to all women. Our work is predominantly focused around mental health, isolation and severe and multiple deprivation. Please check out our website for further details. |
 Mammal Society |
 UK Boston Terrier Rescue |
 Nottingham Women's Centre |
 Potters Village |
 Stepping Stones |
 Advocacy for NA |
| Potters Village | International Development, Children, Health | Help them to save the lives of the most vulnerable babies this Christmas by buying an alternative Christmas gift. Potter's Village is a child crisis and medical centre in southwest Uganda. It is a community-led project caring for babies whose mothers have died, those who have been abandoned or whose mothers have mental health difficulties and are unable to care for them. Share some hope this Christmas and give an alternative gift! Thank you. |
| Advocacy for Neuroacanthocytosis Patients | Health, Neurodegenerative |
Alex Irvine is a great human being. Her witty, self-illustrated book Cataclysmic Limericks is a delight for the readers, while supporting a cause close to her heart. Diagnosed with VPS13A Disease, Alex donates all profits to the Advocacy for Neuroacanthocytosis Patients, founded by her parents. These ultrarare neurodegenerative conditions have no cure, and Alex hopes her book will bring a smile to your face and those you'll share it with or buy it for! Preview here and order your copy here. Order your copy here. |
| Rafiki Thabo Foundation | International Development - Education | Give the Gift of Education – the perfect gift for someone ‘who has everything’: Christmas Donation Gift Cards with messages inside of how the recipient, through the donation you gift them, is supporting a child through enabling their access to education. Or for African wildlife lovers, choose one of our stunning framed photographs from our Etsy shop. Your support will help empower vulnerable children in Africa with education, giving them the possibility of a brighter future! |
| SARAG | Health, Cancer | This 2026 calendar is a true labour of love Penny's Dad, and for the charity that supported us when we needed it most. On 8th January 2022 our world fell apart, when we lost our lovely Dad and loving husband, Michael Staniforth to mesothelioma — an aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure. From the moment we received the diagnosis, we had just nine precious months together. During that time, SARAG (Yorkshire & Humberside Asbestos Support Group) became a lifeline. From day one, they offered calm, compassionate support and helped us navigate the overwhelming paperwork and practicalities whilst treating us with empathy and care. It was a comfort simply knowing we weren’t alone. Every penny from your purchase goes to SARAG, and every single sale means the world. |
| The Wash Club | Disability, Employment | Providing work-based training and employment for amazing people with learning disabilities and autism. THE WASHCLUB is a social enterprise set up to tackle the shocking statistics that show ‘only 4.8% of adults with a learning disability known to their local authority in England, are in paid work” (NHS digital, 2023). We want to change that! Making and selling soaps, candles and wax melts our mission is simple: to help young people and adults with learning disabilities and autism to build their skills, confidence, independence and pride by working in a real business environment. This includes all aspects of the business, from designing and producing products to packaging, delivery, marketing and sales. We are proud to say each and every one of our products look and smell AMAZING, and are available for delivery nationwide. |
 Rafiki Thabo |
 SARAG |
 WASH CLUB |
 Gina |
 Somerville Heart Foundation |
 Brace Dementia Research |
| Charity | Cause | Fabulous Christmas Gift Ideas! |
| Gina |
Women & Girls (VAWG) |
A Birmingham-based non-profit offering immediate specialist counselling, bespoke products/resources & volunteering opportunities for women subjected to sexual harassment, violence & abuse. Their feminist products are designed to empower, support wellbeing & look fabulous! From mugs to tote bags, notebooks to t-shirts… their goodies are the perfect stocking fillers for women everywhere. All profits go towards supporting women subjected to sexual trauma. |
| Newham Christmas Toy Appeal |
Children |
The Kevin Jenkins OBE appeal has run for over 45 years, ensuring children and young people in Newham (East London) who are facing hardship receive gifts on Christmas morning. They identify families most in need and provide age-appropriate presents and essentials. Every donation—cash or gifts—goes directly to the appeal, helping us bring joy, dignity and hope to local children at a time when budgets are tightest. You can make a child happy on Christmas Day buy buying from their Amazon Wish List, but hard cash is good too - Just Giving page. |
| Somerville Heart Foundation |
Health |
Somerville Heart Foundation is the only UK-wide charity supporting adults and young people with all forms of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Christmas cards, handmade gifts and stocking fillers from just £2.50. Every purchase from their Christmas Shop helps people living with CHD. Shop with heart this Christmas and make your gifts truly meaningful ♥️ |
| Brace Dementia Research |
Health |
Find the perfect Christmas gift and make a difference this festive season. From comforting twiddlemuffs for people living with dementia to a range of affordable Christmas cards, every purchase helps fund vital dementia research. Together we will defeat dementia.
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| All We Can |
International Development |
They work with talented organisations in sub-Saharan Africa that are best placed to identify the issues facing their local people and generate solutions and create flourishing, resilient communities. All We Can’s Extraordinary Gifts offer meaningful presents of hope, dignity, and opportunity to vulnerable communities around the world. Every gift comes with a beautiful card to share with your loved one, showing the impact of your kindness. |
| Footprints 2 Africa |
International Development |
This Christmas, help us deliver dignity and self-worth. Footprints 2 Africa is seeking a sponsor to fund a 200kg shipment of vital, life saving ostomy supplies to Malawi — where there is currently no aid at all. Your support will restore dignity, comfort, and hope to people forced to survive with painful makeshift bags. Sponsor this shipment or learn more here. Saving lives, one precious bag at a time. (Our website launches on the 2nd Nov)
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| ROLDA UK
Shop small, save big hearts. |
Animals |
This Christmas, they're rescuing vulnerable dogs in Romania — treating their injuries, giving them warm shelter, and helping them find loving homes. You can make a life-changing difference with even the smallest gift: Sponsor a kennel to give a dog safety, warmth, and care (ROLDA UK ✔️ 2025). Buy a Christmas gift from our online shop, every purchase supports vet treatment, nutritious food, and shelter: (Home - ROLDA Shop for our Great Cause). Every little bit makes a difference. It's a great gift idea for pet owners, but the dogs will really love it! |
| Child Aid |
Children |
Child Aid have an online shop and also their “12 Days of Giving”, which is not just a seasonal campaign. It is a year-round opportunity to bring dignity, comfort, and transformation to children and families in need. Every contribution — no matter the size — has the power to transform lives.
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| Stepping Stones Play and Learn Group |
Children, Disability, Health |
Essex based, they support children with a range of needs, including Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down Syndrome, and children with limited or no language skills, including children who need medical support or exhibit challenging behaviours. Some children require tube feeding, medication administration, or support with catheters and stomas. Over half have additional needs. Here's a link to their Amazon wish list, with loads of brilliant presents for the children, starting at under £5.
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 All We Can |
 Footprints2Africa |
 ROLDA |
| Yorkshire Cat Rescue |
Animals |
Shop to help save lives! Every purchase from their online shop helps us rescue, care for, and rehome unwanted cats and kittens across Yorkshire. From adorable cat toys to virtually adopting a cat as a gift, every item sold makes a difference to a cat in need. Visit our online shop or virtual stall today shop with heart and help give every cat a second chance at life. ❤️Or maybe virtually adopt a cat or join their lottery. |
| St Clare's at the Cathedral |
Faith & Community |
St Clare's at the Cathedral (Coventry) offers nativity sets, Christmas decorations, candles, ornaments, scarves, bags, books, Advent calendars & much more. All Fairtrade and reasonably priced. Funds raised support the building being staffed 5 days a week to offer a listening ear to all, and an inclusive support community.
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| Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity |
Health, Children |
Purchase an eGift voucher for just £12 for one year’s entry into their 50/50 Cash Draw, and your loved one can be in the with chance of winning a cash prize every month of 2026! They also have an online Vinted Shop and 4 physical shops you can visit if you're in SE London. |
 Yorkshire Cat Rescue |
 St Clare's Cathedral |
 Alex tlc |
| Comfort International | Poverty, Genocide and Conflict | Handmade African crafts, cards, calendars, books and social impact gifts |
| Cardiff People First | Disability | Learning Disability self advocacy. T shirts, bags, hoodies - all designed by people with a learning disability. |
| Jessie’s Fund | Young People, Disability, Music | Christmas cards, merchandise, musical instruments |
 Comfort International Charity |
 Cardiff People First |
 Jessie's Fund |
| Dogs for Autism | Disability, Dogs | Visit their online shop for Christmas cards, merchandise, sponsorship, wish list |
| Morndyke Parrot Sanctuary | Parrots | Sponsor a parrot OR book an experience day |
| Ashford and Tenterden Umbrella | Mental Health | A really inexpensive Amazon wish list of materials for their activities, which include crafts, singing and an art class. |
 Buzzy - Dogs for Autism |
 Ashford & Tenterden Umbrella |
 Morndyke Parrot Sanctuary |
| The Moving on Project | Mental Health, Young People | Counselling and Mental Health Support for 11-25 year olds. Christmas cards and wish list. |
| The Brain Charity | Disability | Christmas cards, dementia-friendly gifts |
| The Bus Shelter Dorset | Homelessness | Christmas Trees sold on site - Weymouth. Don't live in Weymouth? Not a problem. Why not use their Don't Send Me a Card account to send e Cards and donate the cost of the cards and stamps to The Bus Shelter |
| Kids Club Kampala | Children, Poverty | Christmas cards, alternative gift cards and hand made Ugandan crafts. |
| Arkbound Foundation | Disadvantaged People | Needs some books for Christmas? Buy them from this Bristol based publisher. They're as social enterprise who support people from disadvantaged backgrounds into the world of publishing and writing. |
| Kids for Kids | Children if Sudan | You can buy goats, hens, donkeys, seeds, soap and other essentials to support children in Darfur. |
| Orchard Trust | Learning and Physical Disabilities | Fabulous Presents - supporting disabled people with residential care and day service on an accessible smallholding. Visit the online shop for animal sponsorship gifts, Celebration Tree leaves and Christmas cards. |
| Down Syndrome UK | Learning Disability | Spread some positivity about Down syndrome by celebrating with DSUK! Christmas cards designed by artists with Down syndrome, merchandise and gifts |
| Prism | Learning Disability, Neurodivergence, & Art | Cards and prints featuring our Prism Artists’ designs. When you buy from the Prism Shop, you creatively and financially support our learning disabled and neurodivergent artists. |
| Amma Birth Companions | Women, Families, Health | Hand-blended herbal remedies designed to nurture and support wellbeing, particularly for parents and caregivers. Our range includes drinks, bathing products and aromatherapy remedies. Every purchase helps Amma provide essential support for women & birthing people who would otherwise give birth alone. |
| Art Against Knives | Young People, Justice | A great online art gallery with prints for sale. They support supports young people at risk of violent crime. |
| Thyroid UK | Thyroid Disease and Related Conditions | Fabulous presents to buy! : Christmas cards, Greetings Cards, Awareness Products, Books and pretty butterfly pins. |
| Sreepur Village | Single Mothers & Children in Bangladesh | Visit their online shop for artisan cards, notebooks and crafts. |
| Tom Bowdidge Foundation | Youth Cancer | Visit their online shop for all sort of cards, decorations and Christmas stuff you must have. |
| African Children's Fund | Young People, Africa, Poverty | They provide education, food support for girls and legal aid. E Bay charity shop with great Christmas cards to buy. |
| Child Growth Foundation | Young People, Health | Their online shop has a great choice of Christmas cards and storybooks for children |
| Trauma Breakthrough | Mental Health, Survivors | Their online shop sells t shirts and fidget toys, pins, badges and recordings to help with recovery from trauma and abuse. |
| PFP Global | Poverty, International Development | Their Etsy store has handmade African crafts and charity gift cards. |
| Tigers4Ever | Wildlife | Buy personalised e cards online. |
| Grange Centre | Disability | Their online shop has Christmas gifts, baby, home and garden, food, pottery, stationery, mugs and more. |
| UK Antarctic Heritage Trust | Heritage and Environment | An online Penguin shop! |
| Feline Care Cat Rescue | Cats | Christmas Cards, Wish List, E Bay Store |
| Love Well UK CIC | Women | Women experiencing disproportionate disadvantage who want to move into further education, training or employment. Christmas gifts: candles, bath oils, reed diffusers and bath salts |
 Antarctic Heritage Trust |
 Feline Care Cat Rescue |
 Love Well CIC |
| Venture Arts | Disability and Art | 2025 Calendars, cards, merchandise, prints, donations |
| St Augustine's Abbey | Roman Catholic Activities | A Benedictine monastery in Surrey. Christmas stocking fillers: monk-made beeswax skin creams and lip balms, Christmas cards and religious gifts |
| Service Dogs UK | Veterans, First Responders & Dogs | Assistance Dogs for Armed Forces and Emergency Services personnel with PTSD. Sponsor an assistance dog in training |
 Venture Arts |
 St Augustine's Abbey |
 Service Dogs UK |
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