Christmas Charity Gifts (and ways to do good)

GBMan

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.

Original post:-
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.

holsru3

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?

Glad

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MSE_Laura_F

The charity gift guide has just been updated. Let us know about anything we've missed.

How to do good at Christmas

• Give charity gifts
  Eg, via Unicef, Oxfam Unwrapped, Macmillan, Save the Children and more
  
  
• Help out at a homeless centre
  Homelessness charity Crisis is running its annual 'Crisis at Christmas' centres across the country
  
  
• Look out for elderly neighbours
  Eg, keep in touch with a phone call, or pass on Age UK's numbers if they need advice or just a chat
  
  
• Give to a foodbank
  Find your nearest The Trussell Trust location or check your council's website
  
  
• Buy toys for kids who might not get a gift this Christmas
  
  
• Feed the hungry for free
  
  
• Donate blankets to animal shelters
  
  
• Offer what you have to charity shops

leejfellows

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 

hellohelen

MSE_Laura_F

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. 

MSE_Laura_F

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

MSE Laura F

chinman

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!

MSE_ForumTeam3

Advent-ures in the MSE Forum | Day 24

For the 24th day of Advent, let us introduce you to the Christmas Charity Gifts (and ways to do good) thread.

Join the Advent-ure: open a new door of the calendar every day and discover a new corner of the community.

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MSE_Laura_F

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. 🎁