16 Halloween Gifts and Treats That Give Back
Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October in 2026. Every pick on this page comes from a brand featured in Purpose Picks, so the money keeps working after the night is over. The trick-or-treat chocolate is made in Ely by Harry Specters, which has helped over 360 autistic people into paid work. The Jack O' Lantern and BOO! macarons come from Miss Macaroon in Birmingham, which creates jobs for people facing mental health challenges, learning disabilities, and criminal justice involvement. The dog toys are sold by the National SPCA shop, where 100% of profits fund rescue, veterinary care, and rehoming across Ireland.
Picks are grouped by what you need them for: treats for the door and the party, something to wear on the night, a toy for the dog, and things for the house as the evenings draw in. That last section is autumn rather than strictly Halloween, so it still makes sense in November. Prices and availability come from each brand's own shop and are refreshed weekly. Social Goods, KNOWN SUPPLY, and The Citizenry price in US dollars, and the National SPCA shop and We Make Good in euros.
Halloween treats
For the trick-or-treat bowl and the party table.
The Halloween Dark Chocolate Shapes
£5.50
From Harry Specters: read why we picked themVegan-friendly 60% dark chocolate in Halloween shapes for the trick-or-treat bowl, made in Ely by a chocolatier that has helped over 360 autistic people into paid work.
The Halloween Milk Chocolate Chocopop Bundle of 3
£10.00
From Harry Specters: read why we picked themThree milk chocolate lollipops with Halloween designs for £10, from the family business that has generated more than £283,127 in social value.
Halloween Macaroons to Spook and do Good!
£15.00
From Miss Macaroon: read why we picked themJack O' Lantern and BOO! macarons, handmade in Birmingham by the social enterprise Rosie Ginday MBE founded to create jobs.
A pumpkin loaf spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, baked by hand in London by a bakery that trains women rebuilding after homelessness and abuse.
Something to wear on the night
Halloween-ready, and still worth wearing on 1 November.
A cotton cap that wears the word WITCH as a badge of honour, from a sister-owned New York shop that ties every purchase to a nonprofit partner.
Bare Kind Bamboo Socks - Save the Bats
£8.33
From Y.O.U Underwear: read why we picked themBamboo socks from the Save the Bats range, where 10% of the profit from every pair goes to conservation charities.
Amari Oversized Jumper - Organic Cotton Knit in Orange Ombre
£69.00
From Lucy & Yak: read why we picked themA pumpkin-orange organic cotton knit from the Brighton brand that pays fair wages and publishes its own transparency reports.
Nellie Dress - Pumpkin Spice
US$68.00
From KNOWN SUPPLY: read why we picked themA dress in the colour the brand calls Pumpkin Spice, from a California label that grew out of Krochet Kids intl., a charity whose makers in northern Uganda signed every hat they crocheted.
For the dog
Halloween toys from an animal charity's own shop, so the toy helps pay for a rescue.
Kong Witch Bear SM/MED Orange
€8.95
From National SPCA Shop: read why we picked themA KONG bear in a witch's hat with a knotted rope inside for chewing. 100% of the shop's profits fund rescue, veterinary care, and rehoming across Ireland.
Autumn at home
For the host, and for the dark evenings after the party.
Molten Amber - Soy Candle Jar
£21.00
From Acorn Shop: read why we picked themA Molten Amber soy candle poured in Newry by young adults with additional needs, and every candle arrives with a note signed by the person who made it.
Fresh fig scented candle
£18.50
From Lux Luz London: read why we picked themA fresh fig candle hand-poured in London, where 100% of profits fund refuge nights and recovery programmes for women affected by domestic violence.
In na Coille - In the Woods | Irish Aromatherapy Candl
€28.00
From We Make Good: read why we picked themAn Irish aromatherapy candle called In the Woods, from a Dublin social enterprise that has trained and employed over 37 people since 2018.
The Autumn/Winter Mini Cake Box
£35.00
From Luminary Bakery: read why we picked themA box of seasonal mini cakes from Luminary Bakery, whose accredited training is for women who have experienced homelessness, abuse, or exploitation.
Seasonal Collection - Autumn & Winter Macaroons Gift Box
£13.00
From Miss Macaroon: read why we picked themSpiced apple and cherry chocolate macarons for £13, from a Birmingham bakery that creates paid work for people facing barriers to employment.
Nevado Alpaca Throw
US$127.00
From The Citizenry: read why we picked themAn alpaca throw for the sofa from artisan partners paid on average over twice the fair trade wage requirement. Ships to the US and Canada.
Hand-Embroidered Silhouette Burnt Orange Cushion by Margit Wittig
£169.00
From Fine Cell Work: read why we picked themA burnt orange cushion hand-embroidered by a prisoner in Fine Cell Work's training programme, whose post-release reoffending rate is under 2% against a 40% national average.
Give by cause
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Halloween 2026?
- Saturday 31 October 2026. Several of the brands here are small teams baking or making to order, so order the treats by mid-October if they need to arrive in time. Miss Macaroon and Luminary Bakery deliver within the UK only.
- Are there vegan Halloween treats here?
- Yes. The Harry Specters dark chocolate Halloween shapes are 60% dark chocolate and labelled vegan friendly. Check the brand's own product page for the current allergen information before buying for trick-or-treaters.
- Do these Halloween gifts ship outside the UK?
- Some do. Harry Specters ships in the UK and internationally, and Social Goods, KNOWN SUPPLY, Lucy & Yak, Y.O.U Underwear, and Fine Cell Work ship worldwide. Miss Macaroon, Luminary Bakery, Acorn Shop, and Lux Luz London ship within the UK, the National SPCA shop within Ireland, We Make Good to Ireland and the UK, and The Citizenry to the US and Canada. The Ship to filter in the header hides anything that cannot reach you.
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