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Hayley Spencer

Gifts that give back: The best charity and philanthropic presents to give this Christmas

From donations you can make in their name, to gorgeous artisanal homewares made as part of a social enterprise project — whatever cause your loved one cares about, there’s a present for that.

Choose Love Rainbow Support

(Choose Love)

£25 (add Care for refugee women + Disability Support + £50), choose.love

Started by a group of friends to help refugees in Calais in 2015, Choose Love continues to provide shelter, legal assistance, community spaces and so much more to people from countries around the world who are displaced. Its rainbow support donation helps LGBTQIA+ people, who in many countries are persecuted just for being themselves.

The Milaya Amina Runner

(Ishkar)

£395, ishkar.com

This beautiful embroidered runner is made by The Milaya Project, a non-profit working with South Sudanese artisans living in the Bidibidi camp in Uganda. It is themed on work, rest, play and dreams and will look stunning as the centre piece for a festive spread.

Mantle The Pink Box Breast Cancer Awareness Kit

(Mantle)

£156, mantleskin.com

This limited edition beauty set features a resurfacing glow-up mask and a smoothing serum for a Christmas self-care moment. 10 per cent of profits go to breast cancer research.

Sapling Spirits Raspberry and Hibiscus Vodka 70cl

(Sapling)

£35, saplingspirits.com

Sapling is climate-positive and perfect for whipping up Christmas cocktails. Each one has a unique code which tells you where a tree was planted as a result of your purchase, so your giftee might also get a fruit tree in London in their honour.

ARTHOUSE Unlimited Dusty Road Silky Dark Marshmallows & Biscuit Chocolate Bar

(Arthouse Chocolate)

£6.95, arthouseunlimited.org

Ethically-sourced and delicious chocolate from Arthouse Unlimited is wrapped in stunning art by creatives living with complex neuro-diverse and physical support needs. Willy Wonka eat your heart out!

Save The Children Marble Bath and Shower Gel

(Save The Children)

£10, shop.savethechildren.org.uk

In a smart amber bottle, wrapped in artwork by a child supported by Save the Children in Sierra Leone, this gentle cleanser is made with an essential oil blend of neroli, sweet orange, lavender and rosemary. And of course, profits go towards helping children change their future for good.

Wild at Heart Christmas Crackers for You Sweatshirt

(Wild at Heart)

£45, wildatheartfoundation.org

If your loved one is a dog devotee then there’s no better gift: 100 per cent of profits from purchasing one of Wild at Heart’s sweet cotton sweaters is donated to saving stray dogs around the world.

UN Women UK Donation

(UN Women)

£50, unwomenuk.org

The perfect last-minute charity gift: you can donate to UN Women UK in someone else's name online and receive a certificate. The important bundle includes essential supplies, days worth of food, and access to psychological support, which go to the women and their families who need them most.

Ace of Clubs A Donation of £20: 40 pairs of socks

(Autograph)

aceofclubs.org.uk

Ace of Clubs is a South London based charity offering access to a hot meal, clothing, a laundry service, showers, healthcare, housing and welfare support and access to computers. Donate just £20 and it will pay for 40 pairs of socks to keep the toes of those in need dry and warm.

Donate a Feed London box

(Liberty)

£50, libertylondon.com

Liberty is supporting FEED London this year, whose mission is to end school holiday hunger by supporting children living in poverty by supplying food boxes. A £50 box will help see a family in need through the festive period.

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