From makeup brushes that support getting girls into careers in coding, to the phone case that’s helping to clear up our oceans, this Christmas wrap up a gift that keeps on giving
According to the Bank of England, in December the average UK household spends an additional £500 on festive treats. This Christmas, make your money go further with gifts that have a positive effect on the world around us. Here, we break down our favourite ethical Christmas gifts that keep on giving long after the last pine needle has been swept up.
The Soap Co. Wild nettle & sage Gift Trio
What you get…
A luxury set of body lotion, soap and an exfoliating soap pebble in an uplifting scent and a sleek, monochrome design; this gift is sure to be a stylish addition to any bathroom. And as an added bonus, the box is made from 100% recycled paper, and vegetable-based ink. RRP: £39.00, thesoapco.org
What you give…
The Soap Co. is an award-winning social enterprise where 80% of the staff have a disability or long-term health condition. Committed to doing things differently, this brand is breaking down barriers and creating a supportive environment where anyone can flourish.
Loella Girl on Fire Essential Brush Set
What you get…
100% vegan and cruelty-free, create show-stopping looks with this set of 10 makeup brushes for base, eyes, and lips. Beginners and experts alike will love this eye-catching kit. RRP: £49.95, loellacosmetics.com
What you give…
10p from the sale of every brush is donated to #iamtheCODE, a foundation that teaches girls in disadvantaged communities skills to become our future coders and tech entrepreneurs.
Neal’s Yard Bee Lovely Winter Heroes
What you get…
The Bee Lovely signature scent of the organic honey and the orange essential oil will lift spirits through the winter months, and this set of hand cream, lip balm, and a nail file – in a convenient miniature size – make pampering on-the-go easy. RRP: £15.00, nealsyardremedies.com
What you give...
With the bee population under threat, Neal’s Yard’s Bee Lovely range – where 3% of sales are donated to charities that protect bees – is right on time.
TOMS Felt India Slippers
What you get…
Perfect for putting your feet up in, these beautifully soft, faux-fur lined slippers – with a subtle gold embroidered moon and stars – will put a spring in anyone’s step. RRP: £55.00, toms.co.uk
What you give...
With their ‘One for One’ scheme, TOMS products provide shoes to people in need., They also support sight, water and safer birth services around the world.
Jo Malone Charity Candles
Whatever you wrap up for your family and friends this year, do it with love
What you get…
Light up a bit of luxury with the indulgent Jo Malone charity range, inspired by the scents of nature, and created using the finest ingredients. And once you’ve burned the candle, reuse the stunning floral jars. RRP: £48.00, jomalone.co.uk
What you give…
For every candle sold, Jo Malone makes a donation of 75% of the price to support individuals and families affected by mental health problems.
Madlug Roll-Top Daypack
What you get…
The perfect blend of practicality and style, this sturdy bag – available in a variety of on-trend muted colours – is just the thing for packing up for work, school, and day trips. RRP: £33.50, madlug.com
What you give…
The sale of every Madlug bag covers the cost of a bag for a child in care, so they can keep their possessions safe as they move homes.
Hopeful Traders We Are Hopeful Organic Sweat
What you get…
This unique sweatshirt comes in a variety of colours, with an uplifting design created by former homeless artist James Lewis. Made from 100% organic cotton, this is the ideal thing for chilly days. RRP: £48.00, hopefultraders.com
What you give…
All artists have experience of homelessness or mental illness, and each receives 10% of the revenue – and a further 5% is donated to a charity that has, or still does, support them.
ThatchFace Triple Pack of Beard Oils
What you get…
Treat the furry-faced friend in your life to the ultimate conditioning treatment with this collection of three quality beard oils, which come in three scents: mint, cedarwood and sandalwood, and zest. RRP: £29.99, thatchface.com
What you give…
10% of all profits from ThatchFace beard oil sales are donated to Orchid, the UK’s leading charity for those affected by prostate, testicular, and penile cancer.
Wild iPhone case
What you get…
A sleek, stylish phone case that protects our phones, and our planet. As it’s 100% biodegradable, when this phone case has reached the end of its life, it can just be put in the compost bin to break down. RRP: £22.00, wildcase.co
What you give…
Between 5% and 10% from the sale of every case is donated to The Ocean Cleanup Foundation, working to remove plastic from the oceans.
Tori Ratcliffe Charity Prints
What you get…
A collection of striking pieces by talented animal artist Tori Ratcliffe, these prints blend colour and line-work to create works of art that anyone would be proud to hang in their home. RRP: £25.00–£80.00, toriratcliffe-art.co.uk
What you give…
Passionate about preserving the animal kingdom, £1 from every print is donated to the World Land Trust, with 50% to 100% of profits from selected prints going to other conservation causes.
Keep the Christmas cheer going, and spread it far and wide, with this cracking ethical selection that helps you give back when you gift. But whatever you wrap up for your family and friends this year, do it with love.
