Christmas Gifts That Give Back
Christmas gifts that give back do the giving twice. The chocolate box comes from Harry Specters, where autistic chocolatiers earn real wages. The hand-embroidered cushion is stitched by prisoners learning a trade with Fine Cell Work, whose makers reoffend at less than 2% against a 40% national average. The macarons from Miss Macaroon fund jobs for people facing barriers to work.
If you are looking for charity Christmas gifts or ethical Christmas gifts with a story behind them, everything in this guide comes from a social enterprise or purpose-led brand featured in Purpose Picks. Browse by section, from stocking fillers to hand-woven scarves. Shipping varies by brand, so check the brand page for where each one ships before ordering from abroad, and order early: many of these are small teams making things by hand.
Chocolate & food gifts
Chocolate boxes, celebration cakes, and beer boxes from kitchens that hire and train people the job market overlooks.
Lemon and Blueberry Cake
From £55.00
An award winning social enterprise using baking as a force for good, empowering London's m…
From Luminary Bakery: read why we picked themBuy →![Salted Caramel Letterbox Brownies [Flourless]](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0260/8185/3520/products/Salted_Caramel.png?v=1770381650)
Salted Caramel Letterbox Brownies [Flourless]
From £15.00
An award winning social enterprise using baking as a force for good, empowering London's m…
From Luminary Bakery: read why we picked themBuy →
Luxe Chocolate Box
£46.00
A luxury chocolate brand using great taste to shift perceptions, champion autistic talent,…
From Harry Specters: read why we picked themBuy →
House Chocolate Box
£28.95
A luxury chocolate brand using great taste to shift perceptions, champion autistic talent,…
From Harry Specters: read why we picked themBuy →
Build a Beer Box (12 Cans)
From £3.00/can
A social enterprise using beer, baking, and hospitality to create paid employment and seco…
From Tap Social Movement: read why we picked themBuy →Make Your Own Tap Social 24 Pack
From £3.00/can
A social enterprise using beer, baking, and hospitality to create paid employment and seco…
From Tap Social Movement: read why we picked themBuy →Home & candles
Hand-embroidered cushions, soy candles, and linen made by skilled hands with a second chance behind them.
Beloved 'Irish Dogs' Jigsaw Puzzle
€15.00
The online shop of Ireland's National SPCA, turning everyday gifts into rescue, rehabilita…
From National SPCA Shop: read why we picked themBuy →
Botanical Glow Soy Wax Massage Candle
£30.00
A charity creating supportive pathways into employment for women who are rebuilding broken…
From LoveWell: read why we picked themBuy →
Botanical Glow Aromatherapy Candle
£25.00
A charity creating supportive pathways into employment for women who are rebuilding broken…
From LoveWell: read why we picked themBuy →
Spring Gentian Scalloped Linen Napkins
€48.00
A manufacturing partnership building a fairer, more inclusive economy turning handmade Iri…
From We Make Good: read why we picked themBuy →
Arán Screen-printed Irish Linen Bread Bag
€24.90
A manufacturing partnership building a fairer, more inclusive economy turning handmade Iri…
From We Make Good: read why we picked themBuy →
Black Plum & Rhubarb Large Candle
£25.00
A social enterprise creating handmade soy wax candles that bring warmth, purpose, and incl…
From Acorn Shop: read why we picked themBuy →
Coconut Vanilla Scented Candle
£18.50
A social enterprise creating handmade, vegan-friendly candles and diffusers that bring lig…
From Lux Luz London: read why we picked themBuy →
Gift Combo Signature Scented Candle and Wick Trimmer
£30.00
A social enterprise creating handmade, vegan-friendly candles and diffusers that bring lig…
From Lux Luz London: read why we picked themBuy →
Sunflower Hand Embroidered Linen Cushion
£95.00
A social enterprise training prisoners and prison leavers in high-quality needlework - a f…
From Fine Cell Work: read why we picked themBuy →
Knepp Ponies Hand Embroidered Cushion
£150.00
A social enterprise training prisoners and prison leavers in high-quality needlework - a f…
From Fine Cell Work: read why we picked themBuy →Scarves, jewellery & accessories
Hand-woven scarves, rescued-material bags, and jewellery that turns waste into something worth keeping.
Pivot Necklace | Gold
$95.00
A Detroit social enterprise turning fallen graffiti and historic materials into jewellery.
From Rebel Nell: read why we picked themBuy →
Taylor Bracelet | Gold | Blue
$65.00
A Detroit social enterprise turning fallen graffiti and historic materials into jewellery.
From Rebel Nell: read why we picked themBuy →
Arctic Ocean Bracelet
€25.00
A Hamburg-based brand turning recovered ghost nets into handcrafted bracelets and accessor…
From BRACENET: read why we picked themBuy →
Bali Sea Bracelet
€29.00
A Hamburg-based brand turning recovered ghost nets into handcrafted bracelets and accessor…
From BRACENET: read why we picked themBuy →
Checks Scarf
€285.95
The world's first yak khullu atelier: a B Corp-certified brand crafting luxury ready-to-we…
From Norlha: read why we picked themBuy →
Breeze Scarf
€268.95
The world's first yak khullu atelier: a B Corp-certified brand crafting luxury ready-to-we…
From Norlha: read why we picked themBuy →
The 'Jane' Tote
€165.00
A NYC-based fashion brand turning pre-consumer fabric waste into genderless clothing and a…
From Zero Waste Daniel: read why we picked themBuy →
Banana Bag
729 DKK
A sustainable fashion brand crafting handmade bags from textile leftovers, proving that st…
From Bagabu: read why we picked themBuy →
Blue Rambler Bag
719 DKK
A sustainable fashion brand crafting handmade bags from textile leftovers, proving that st…
From Bagabu: read why we picked themBuy →
Do No Harm Take No Shit Necklace
£22.00
An ethical fashion brand using clothing as a platform to amplify women's voices and fund f…
From Black & Beech: read why we picked themBuy →
Tote Bag
£240.00
Turning rescued materials into luxury accessories and donating 50% of profits to charities…
From Elvis & Kresse: read why we picked themBuy →
Billfold Wallet
£80.00
Turning rescued materials into luxury accessories and donating 50% of profits to charities…
From Elvis & Kresse: read why we picked themBuy →
Alpha 360 Dog Harness
€62.90
Born from adventure, turning climbing ropes and plastic bottles into sustainable gear for…
From Woolly Wolf: read why we picked themBuy →
Sea to Summit Leash
€19.90
Born from adventure, turning climbing ropes and plastic bottles into sustainable gear for…
From Woolly Wolf: read why we picked themBuy →Cards, prints & art
Greeting cards made from beach plastic and art created in supported studios.
You are blooming brilliant!
£4.99
Handmade greeting cards made with plastic collected from UK rivers and beaches, turning po…
From Washed Up Cards: read why we picked themBuy →
Thank you sew much
£4.95
Handmade greeting cards made with plastic collected from UK rivers and beaches, turning po…
From Washed Up Cards: read why we picked themBuy →
Full of Joy Collective Print
From £30.00
Transforming artwork created by adults with neuro-diverse and physical support needs into…
From Arthouse Unlimited: read why we picked themBuy →For her
Tees, hoodies, and pieces designed with the women in your life in mind.
Be All In, Go All Out Hoodie for Women
$45.00
An award-winning activewear brand that inspires resilience and employs people with disabil…
From Victor Wear: read why we picked themBuy →
A Mother's Place is in the Resistance T-Shirt
£28.00
An ethical fashion brand using clothing as a platform to amplify women's voices and fund f…
From Black & Beech: read why we picked themBuy →
Bee Free Women's T-Shirt
£28.00
Transforming artwork created by adults with neuro-diverse and physical support needs into…
From Arthouse Unlimited: read why we picked themBuy →Stocking fillers
Small gifts under £15, or thereabouts in euros and dollars, that still carry a story.
Hot Dog Pet Rope Toy
€12.95
The online shop of Ireland's National SPCA, turning everyday gifts into rescue, rehabilita…
From National SPCA Shop: read why we picked themBuy →
Happy Go Lucky - Specialty Coffee
£8.95
An award-winning social enterprise using great coffee to fight homelessness, with 100% of…
From Change Please: read why we picked themBuy →
Cool, Calm & Collected Decaf - Specialty Coffee
£9.95
An award-winning social enterprise using great coffee to fight homelessness, with 100% of…
From Change Please: read why we picked themBuy →
Carlingford Whispers Soy Candle
£12.50
A social enterprise creating handmade soy wax candles that bring warmth, purpose, and incl…
From Acorn Shop: read why we picked themBuy →
Classic Collection Box
From £14.00
A social enterprise using baking as a force for good, creating meaningful employment oppor…
From Miss Macaroon: read why we picked themBuy →
Birthday Gift Box
From £13.00
A social enterprise using baking as a force for good, creating meaningful employment oppor…
From Miss Macaroon: read why we picked themBuy →
Bare Kind Bamboo Socks - Save the Bees
£8.33
A company founded to ensure women and children have access to the very foundation of their…
From Y.O.U Underwear: read why we picked themBuy →
Cloud Print Socks
£9.95
Selling bright funky socks, a business who offers paid employment opportunities to individ…
From Stand Out Socks: read why we picked themBuy →
Down Syndrome Socks
£9.95
Selling bright funky socks, a business who offers paid employment opportunities to individ…
From Stand Out Socks: read why we picked themBuy →Give by cause
Pick a Christmas gift by the change it funds. Each cause hub lists every brand we feature for that cause.