Christmas Charity Gifts (and ways to do good) 8 December 2009 at 9:17PM edited 22 December 2022 at 6:24PM in Shop but don't drop 80 replies 45.3K views

GeorgyH

I suggest this charity which provides appropriate technology solutions to problems in developing countries. 81p in the £1 goes to the project.
Presents include solar panels for Peru, clean water taps and eco loos for Zimbabwe and floating gardens for Bangladesh as well as the usual range of cuddly animals (to give people a livelihood). Based on the "small is beautiful" principles of E.F. Schumacher, this charity has some really creative ideas for changing lives and is well worth considering.

The practical action.org site will tell you more.

rockhillsp

Tired of giving presents that no one really wants. Try CAFOD. They can be found on google. (I can't post the link as a new user!)

This charity, through their Worldgifts campaign, will allow you to buy essential items that will make a real difference to people who are living in poverty. Gifts range from chickens, goats through to a health clinic.

judexx

GeorgyH wrote: »

I suggest this charity which provides appropriate technology solutions to problems in developing countries. 81p in the £1 goes to the project.
Presents include solar panels for Peru, clean water taps and eco loos for Zimbabwe and floating gardens for Bangladesh as well as the usual range of cuddly animals (to give people a livelihood). Based on the "small is beautiful" principles of E.F. Schumacher, this charity has some really creative ideas for changing lives and is well worth considering.

The practical action.org site will tell you more.

Just wanted to second the request to add Practical Action - the charity present link is http://practicalpresents.org/

They really are an exceptional charity finding ways to use innovative ideas to transform the lives of some of the poorest people.

For an idea of the kinds of things, have a look at the Cool Zeer Pot that they developed to keep food cool in Sudan.

Dinkysarah_2

Cancer Research UK have just launched Give & Gift Cards. you make a direct donation to Cancer Research UK on a friend or loved one’s behalf. They can then choose which area of research they most want to support with the value of the card. They come in either £10 or £5 values and are available online or in some of the Cancer Research UK shops. It won't let me post a link but if you go to the Cancer Research Uk website there's a link o the homepage

Dinkysarah_2

supersaverem wrote: »

Following on from a hedgehog forum post in the summer, I would like to recommend gifts from the same charity People's Trust for Endangered Species.

Their 'Gifts of Nature' are essentially a donation to a certain animal or conservation project and in return you get a lovely card explaining where the money has gone with pics of the animals.

£5- buys a stag beetle home
£12- buys a hedgehog survey tunnel or a honeymmon hamper for dormice!!
£20- buys conservation lessons for locals in Kenya
£30- can track a giraffe
etc etc

Take a look at ptes.org/shop or search ptes gifts of nature
(can also add gift aid )

Just bought some poo for a friend..brilliant!

LinaLoves

Please can you add the RSPCA's Charity Gift site to the list? They have gifts such as nurse a dog back to health, and for Christmas you can give £5 and that money buys an animal in the RSPCA's care Christmas dinner.

gifts.rspca.org.uk

The person you are buying the gift for receives a card, that explains how the gift is helping the RSPCA's work.

Thank you

MUJenny

Global Village Fair is Mothers' Union ethical gift project. You can choose from a range of ethical gifts for any occasion. It might be a birthday, anniversary, wedding or in memory of a loved one. You will be helping families around the world in difficult circumstances by supporting work of Mothers' Union.

Mothers' Union also have "make a Mothers's Day" with ethical gifts for Mothering Sunday.

rosieb87

Hi there,

One of our supporters has told us about this site and recommended that we could list our virtual gifts here.

I work for a charity called The Brooke. We are an international animal welfare organisation dedicated to improving the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules in some of the world's poorest communities.

You can order virtual gifts and Christmas cards from our shop www(dot)thebrookeshop(dot)org (sorry it won't let me post links due to being a new user). Gifts include a 'Happy Harness', which allows a hardworking horse, donkey or mule to pull their loads without ropes rubbing and cutting into their skin. The Brooke will also show the animal’s owner how to fit their harness properly to prevent any pain and suffering in the future.

Thanks

Sarah456

The charity Medic to Medic do great gifts- sponsorship of medical students in developing countries. They range from £10-40 and include really nice goodies


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Gemma1226

I was wondering why none of the suggested charities have made it to the list yet?