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Christmas Charity Gifts (and ways to do good)

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  • I have just found the Kitchen Table Charities Trust- it was mentioned on the first page of this thread, see below- it seems a brilliant Charity with NO admin costs and supports small projects mainly in Africa.

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    Another charity
    #12 14th Dec 11, 6:12 PM
    As far as I am aware, they don't do gifts, but The Kitchen Table Charities Trust, set up by John Humphrys, advertises itself as not spending a penny on administration in the UK. That gets my vote.
  • im looking to buy a gift for secret santa this year and love the idea of macmillian where you can donate as a gift for some one else, i notice this is an old thread , is there a newer one or does anyone have any more ideas uk based charitys?
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    edited 14 December 2021 at 4:46PM
    The charity gift guide has just been updated. Let us know about anything we've missed.

    How to do good at Christmas
  • I'd like to share a different twist - The Charity Shop Gift Card is backed by the Charity Retail Association and is a charity gift card that can be spent at participating charity shops.  Ideal for someone that already buys from charity shops.  www.thecharityshopgiftcard.co.uk 
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    I'd love to share the new virtual gifts from Young Lives vs Cancer. You can purchase an ecard or physical card and give things such as the gift of a clean and safe place to stay and the gift of bedtime stories and a cuddle with teddy. All gifts were created by families facing cancer and things they found helpful throughout their cancer journey and the designs were done by a Young Lives vs Cancer volunteer, Tim. You can find them on the Young Lives vs Cancer online shop under virtual gifts :)

    Every penny raised goes towards supporting children and young people with cancer and their families across the UK. 

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    Thanks so much @hellohelen, I've passed this suggestion to my colleagues. 

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    Hi Laura, Crisis have a number of charity gifts! 

    You can create a virtual stocking with gifts and stand with people facing homelessness this Christmas. If you're giving with or on behalf of a child, there’s a colourful certificate so they can proudly display the difference they’ve made: www.crisis.org.uk/get-involved/crisis-christmas-stocking/

    Or, you can buy a virtual gift for your loved one and help change the life of someone experiencing homelessness. In return for your generous donation, Crisis will send your loved one a personalised e-card, with the option for it to be sent to them on Christmas Day morning: www.crisis.org.uk/get-involved/virtual-gifts/

    Many thanks!

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    chinman said:
    MSE_Laura_F

    Hi Laura, Crisis have a number of charity gifts! 

    You can create a virtual stocking with gifts and stand with people facing homelessness this Christmas. If you're giving with or on behalf of a child, there’s a colourful certificate so they can proudly display the difference they’ve made: www.crisis.org.uk/get-involved/crisis-christmas-stocking/

    Or, you can buy a virtual gift for your loved one and help change the life of someone experiencing homelessness. In return for your generous donation, Crisis will send your loved one a personalised e-card, with the option for it to be sent to them on Christmas Day morning: www.crisis.org.uk/get-involved/virtual-gifts/

    Many thanks!

    Thanks very much @chinman, lovely idea for a gift and a way to do good this Christmas. 🎁
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