Thoughtful Gifts That Give Back
A thoughtful gift from these brands does two jobs at once. It is something worth unwrapping, and the money behind it funds real change: chocolate made by autistic chocolatiers at Harry Specters, cushions hand-stitched by prisoners learning a trade with Fine Cell Work, and coffee that puts 100% of profits into barista training for people leaving homelessness at Change Please.
Every product below comes from a brand featured in Purpose Picks, many of them social enterprise gifts in the strict sense, so gifts that give back are the default here, not the exception. Start with a curated guide if you know roughly what you are after, pick an occasion if you are buying for a date in the diary, or jump to a cause further down to choose a gift by the change you want it to fund.
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Curated gift guides
Short lists with a reason next to every pick, drawn from the live catalogue so nothing on them is out of stock.
- Secret Santa gifts under £15 →
Secret Santa and stocking-filler gifts under £15, every one from a brand that gives back, with an eco-friendly section for the reusables.
- Gifts made by disabled makers →
Chocolate, art-led homeware, socks, and tees from brands where disabled people hold the paid roles.
- Charity Christmas cards and greeting cards →
Charity Christmas cards, and cards made from rescued beach plastic, drawn by disabled artists, or printed to fund feminist causes.
- Chocolate and food gifts that give back →
Chocolate boxes, celebration cakes, madeleines, coffee, and beer from kitchens that hire people the job market overlooks.
- Halloween gifts →
Trick-or-treat chocolate, Jack O' Lantern macarons, a witch hat, and toys for the dog, then candles for the evenings after.
- Black Friday gifts →
Gifts built to last, gifts that fund a job, and Giving Tuesday picks from brands that give away all their profits.
- Christmas gifts that give back →
Curated top picks for 2026, then stocking fillers, chocolate, and hand-woven scarves for December.
Gifts by occasion
Buying for a specific moment? Each occasion guide is a hand-picked shortlist, with no product repeated between them.
- Birthday gifts →
Celebration cakes, birthday macarons, and keepsakes for the person who has enough stuff.
- Leaving gifts →
Farewell gifts a team can club together on, from keepsakes to letterbox brownies.
- Teacher gifts →
End-of-term thank-you gifts, including a section under £15 and gifts a whole class can club together on.
Browse the full catalogue
The picks below are a shortlist. These pages carry every product we can see from every brand in the directory, refreshed weekly.
- Food & drink gifts → 641 products
- Home gifts → 1,097 products
- Clothing & accessories → 3,353 products
- Art & culture gifts → 2,330 products
- Wellness gifts → 83 products
Food & drink gifts
Happy Go Lucky - Specialty Coffee
£8.95
From Change Please: read why we picked them
Cool, Calm & Collected Decaf - Specialty Coffee
£9.95
From Change Please: read why we picked them
Lemon and Blueberry Cake
From £55.00
From Luminary Bakery: read why we picked them
Salted Caramel Letterbox Brownies [Flourless]
From £15.00
From Luminary Bakery: read why we picked them
Luxe Chocolate Box
£46.00
From Harry Specters: read why we picked them
House Chocolate Box
£28.95
From Harry Specters: read why we picked them
Build a Beer Box (12 Cans)
From £3.00/can
From Tap Social Movement: read why we picked themMake Your Own Tap Social 24 Pack
From £3.00/can
From Tap Social Movement: read why we picked them
Home gifts
Alphabet Elephant Plush Toy, Sinhala & Tamil Letters, Large
1,950 LKR
From Selyn: read why we picked them
Orange & Pink Cotton Handloom Beach Wrap
3,700 LKR
From Selyn: read why we picked them
Aurora Alpaca Throw
$146.00
From The Citizenry: read why we picked them
Navya Hand-Knotted Accent Rug
$139.00
From The Citizenry: read why we picked them
Hot Dog Pet Rope Toy
€12.95
From National SPCA Shop: read why we picked them
Beloved 'Irish Dogs' Jigsaw Puzzle
€15.00
From National SPCA Shop: read why we picked them
Botanical Glow Soy Wax Massage Candle
£30.00
From LoveWell: read why we picked them
Botanical Glow Aromatherapy Candle
£25.00
From LoveWell: read why we picked them
Spring Gentian Scalloped Linen Napkins
€48.00
From We Make Good: read why we picked them
Arán Screen-printed Irish Linen Bread Bag
€24.90
From We Make Good: read why we picked them
Black Plum & Rhubarb Large Candle
£25.00
From Acorn Shop: read why we picked them
Carlingford Whispers Soy Candle
£12.50
From Acorn Shop: read why we picked them
Coconut Vanilla Scented Candle
£18.50
From Lux Luz London: read why we picked them
Gift Combo Signature Scented Candle and Wick Trimmer
£30.00
From Lux Luz London: read why we picked them
Clothing & accessories
Love multi-print organic baby grow
£22.90
From From Babies with Love: read why we picked them
Kindness is Magic upcycled super soft baby blanket
£24.90
From From Babies with Love: read why we picked them
Bizzy Sweater - Pearl
$84.00
From KNOWN SUPPLY: read why we picked them
Illusion Beanie - Black/Pearl
$30.00
From KNOWN SUPPLY: read why we picked them
Bouncy Cotton Running Shorts, Herren
€89.00
From Runamics: read why we picked them
Longsleeve, No-Print, Biobaumwolle, unisex
€59.00
From Runamics: read why we picked them
Don't Mess With Our Votes T-Shirt
$40.00
From Social Goods: read why we picked them
Pivot Necklace | Gold
$95.00
From Rebel Nell: read why we picked them
Taylor Bracelet | Gold | Blue
$65.00
From Rebel Nell: read why we picked them
Ageless Dress Navy Blue
€49.99
From Vintage for a Cause: read why we picked them
Bomber Jacket House
€74.99
From Vintage for a Cause: read why we picked them
Arctic Ocean Bracelet
€25.00
From BRACENET: read why we picked them
Bali Sea Bracelet
€29.00
From BRACENET: read why we picked them
Cappotto Cape Town
€110.00
From MAFRIC: read why we picked them
Checks Scarf
€285.95
From Norlha: read why we picked them
Breeze Scarf
€268.95
From Norlha: read why we picked them
The Ultra-Light T-Shirt
£110.00
From Sheep Inc.: read why we picked them
The Knitted Quarter Zip Jumper
£230.00
From Sheep Inc.: read why we picked them
The 'Jane' Tote
€165.00
From Zero Waste Daniel: read why we picked them
All Over Daisies Crewneck Sweatshirt
€321.95
From Zero Waste Daniel: read why we picked them
Tori Sandstone Denim Trousers
£139.00
From Beyond Nine: read why we picked them
Be All In, Go All Out Tee for Men
$28.50
From Victor Wear: read why we picked them
Be All In, Go All Out Hoodie for Women
$45.00
From Victor Wear: read why we picked them
A Mother's Place is in the Resistance T-Shirt
£28.00
From Black & Beech: read why we picked them
Do No Harm Take No Shit Necklace
£22.00
From Black & Beech: read why we picked them
Tote Bag
£240.00
From Elvis & Kresse: read why we picked them
Billfold Wallet
£80.00
From Elvis & Kresse: read why we picked them
Bee A Family Gift Box
£29.17
From Y.O.U Underwear: read why we picked them
Bare Kind Bamboo Socks - Save the Bees
£8.33
From Y.O.U Underwear: read why we picked them
Cloud Print Socks
£9.95
From Stand Out Socks: read why we picked them
Down Syndrome Socks
£9.95
From Stand Out Socks: read why we picked them
Art & culture gifts
You are blooming brilliant!
£4.99
From Washed Up Cards: read why we picked them
Thank you sew much
£4.95
From Washed Up Cards: read why we picked them
Wellness gifts
DAME Period Cup
£27.99
From DAME: read why we picked them
Reusable Period Pads
£6.99
From DAME: read why we picked them
Gifts by cause
Prefer to start from the impact? Each cause hub lists every brand we feature for that cause.
- Brands Creating Jobs for Marginalised People →
Gifts made by people who face barriers to work, from macarons to bright socks.
- Women-Owned Brands →
Back a woman-founded business with your gift.
- Sustainable Brands →
Low-impact gifts made from organic materials and transparent supply chains.
- Circular Economy Brands →
Gifts made from rescued materials, from decommissioned fire hoses to ghost fishing nets.
- Brands That Employ People With Disabilities →
Chocolates, socks, and art made in real paid roles by people with disabilities.
- Brands That Employ People With Criminal Records →
Hand-stitched needlework and craft beer funding training and second chances.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a social enterprise gift?
- A social enterprise gift is a product from a business that reinvests its profits into a social mission. Instead of only generating shareholder returns, your money funds outcomes like paid employment for people who face barriers to work, training programmes, or charitable donations. Every brand in this guide has been featured and vetted by Purpose Picks.
- How does buying these gifts help?
- Each brand has its own impact mechanic, explained on its brand page. Some create employment, like Change Please, which puts 100% of profits into training people experiencing homelessness as baristas. Others donate profits, like Elvis & Kresse, which gives 50% to charity, or rescue waste materials from landfill and turn them into new products.
- Do these brands ship internationally?
- It varies by brand. Some ship worldwide while others only ship domestically. Each brand page on Purpose Picks lists where the brand is based, and where it ships when we know, so check the brand page before ordering a gift from abroad.