Christmas Gifts to Support Charities

 Christmas is fast approaching, the shops are packed and original presents suddenly seem few and far between. DVDs, CDs and books all seem a little blasé, so why not give someone a gift that keeps giving this Christmas instead? Many charities sell gifts, festive cards and give supporters the opportunity to purchase presents that are just a little different. Look no further for the most original and fun of last minute Christmas gifts!

1.Scottish Wildlife Trust have so many ways to make animal lovers happy this Christmas. A pack of eight Christmas cards come in at a friendly £4.50 while the 2010 Calendar will look fantastic on any kitchen wall. But best of all, the Scottish Wildlife Trust offer an Adopt an Animal scheme, the perfect present for the kid who has everything at any time of the year Pick from an osprey, beaver or red squirrel. You’ll receive a certificate, stickers, a fun factsheet, poster and t-shirt, dependent on what animal you pick. Find out more here

2.Donate by shopping! Log on to the CHILDREN 1ST web page to donate to the charity simply by shopping with their partners through commission rates- partnerships include John Lewis, Amazon, Waitrose, M&S and more! Each time you click on a link and purchase goods you will be helping CHILDREN 1ST’s work with vulnerable children and families, and it doesn’t cost you a penny extra.

3.CHILDREN 1ST sell Christmas cards, calendars, money wallets and designer wrapping paper but also have a ‘Part and Parcel’ scheme, where a range of gifts are available- perfect for every relative and occasion. Gifts include a £14 ‘Rise and Shine’ gift where children of addicts tackling their addiction are brought together for breakfast where they can play, listen to stories and eat a healthy breakfast. Find out more

4.Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres have some brilliant gifts for the fashion conscious! A Backing Life bracelet, deigned by Francesca Amphitheatrof, costs just £5, while there’s lots of brightly coloured t-shirts to choose from too!

5.You can support missing persons and runaways charity Missing People by shopping online, ordering flowers, through the way you pay your utilities or even through shares. Find out more here

The above charities are all supported by the People’s Postcode Lottery, receiving regular and unrestricted funding- totalling almost £4 million to date!