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Season of goodwill Charity Gifting


Not everyone gets to indulge in Christmas cheer and so as you’re putting together lists for loved ones, think about how your gift could have a positive impact for those in need too. Here’s a guide to five meaningful charitable donation experiences you can gift this Christmas


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t’s the season of kindness and it’s important to think beyond family and friends to those in need. Who might need extra help at this time of year and how can you make a difference?


Each of the options in this short guide can help you to offer a thoughtful gift while addressing critical social, environmental, or humanitarian needs. These charitable gifts range from virtual gifts to physical items that directly support charitable causes, ensuring your present spreads joy to both your loved ones and those in need.


Right: The Woodland Trust has a collection of gift options to help boost biodiversity.


Crisis Christmas Shop


Purchase a meaningful gift from the


Crisis Christmas shop where 100% of all proceeds go to ending homelessness. Products are sourced from socially- minded brands or choose from their pre-loved donations. shopfromcrisis.org.uk


Woodland Trust’s “The Hedge Fund”


Support reforestation and biodiversity by gifting a donation to plant


native hedgerows in the UK. This environmentally focused option is perfect for nature lovers and includes personalized e-cards. shop.woodlandtrust.org.uk


Oxfam Unwrapped


Choose from a range of charity gifts, such as “Goat for a Family” or “Safe Water for a Community.” These gifts help transform lives in developing countries. Both


physical and digital cards are available, letting you personalise the gesture. onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk


World Vision


World Vision offers unique gifts such as a ‘Kitchen Garden Starter Kit’ or a


‘Beehive for Farmers’, which can help vulnerable families globally. Each


purchase comes with a personalised card detailing the donation’s purpose and who it is helping. worldvision.org.uk


ActionAid Gifts in Action This charity lets you gift everyday


essentials to those in need like school materials or backpacks for children,


period products or goats for farmers. Personalise your gift with a choice of


cards, including e-cards or print-at-home options. And most importantly,


proceeds directly support women and children in poverty. actionaid.org.uk


Hope for the Future Consider leaving a lasting impact by


including a charity donation in your will. Legacy donations are a useful way to tackle future issues and this charity campaigns


for policies that tackle climate change. Visit their page to explore how your will can contribute to a sustainable future. hftf.org.uk/donate


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