06:30, 26 November 2024
Words by Abi Scaife, Staff Writer, London
Still looking for the perfect Christmas gifts? Well, you’re not alone.
Luckily for you, we’ve put together a guide of some amazing Christmas gifts that have the added bonus of giving back to an important cause or charity, as well as being a great present or stocking stuffer.
So here you are - our top five Christmas gifts that give back!
You can really get anything from Grounds & Hounds - whether you like your coffee fruity and flirty or strong and acidic, they have something for everyone.
What really counts is that 20% of all Grounds & Hounds profits are donated to rescue organisations across the United States, supporting pups that are looking for their second chance.
This is the perfect gift for the caffeine-addicted, coffee-loving humans in your life - and it’ll make them feel even better if they love pooches, too.
There is so much to choose from in the Cancer Research UK shop, but we absolutely had to pick out this super long hot water bottle. Perfect for those people in your life who are literally always cold, money from the purchase of the hot water bottle goes towards Cancer Research UK’s mission of finding treatments and cures for cancers.
This also goes for all the other products in the Cancer Research UK online shop - so consider checking there before heading to a ‘normal’ store!
As part of our collaboration with Choose Love, Smiley has created some incredible products - including this tote bag. Made from a durable recycled cotton/polyester blend, this eco-friendly tote is perfect for daily use and makes a brilliant present for a loved one.
All profits from the sale of the tote bag, as well as any other Choose Love x Smiley products, are donated to the Choose Love charity to help with their mission of helping refugees and displaced people.
These incredible, premium hand-knit dolls from Cuddle + Kind are the perfect gift for any special youngsters in your life. They are heirloom quality, perfect to snuggle with, and each purchase donates 10 meals to children in North America and around the world.
The meals are donated through charity partners World Food Program USA, Children’s Hunger Fund, and Breakfast Club of Canada, and are distributed throughout 64 countries worldwide.
Solace is a charity which supports women and children in London, helping them to escape domestic violence.
Shockingly, this Christmas, 1 in 2 women will experience emotional abuse - and Solace is determined to reach them, and help set them free, but they can only do it with your help.
Anyone who donates £20 to Solace’s incredible cause this winter season will receive a #ISeeMaya Christmas decoration, as a reminder of the good that your money has done.
At Smiley Movement, we like to elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this article.
The Fore. This charity is transforming lives and society by turbo-charging exceptional small charities and social enterprises. Support them here.
The Brother’s Trust. This charity is run by Tom Holland’s family, aiming to shine a light on charities where generous donations can be used to maximum effect. Find out more.
The Henry Smith Charity. This is a grant-giving charity that aims to use its resources to help people and communities in the UK. Learn more here.
This article aligns with the UN SDG Partnerships for the Goals.
