The GFY Community Gift Guide 2023 - Charity retailers

Welcome to GFY’s annual gift guide series! This is a crowdsourced project where we look to you for the best gift ideas of 2023.

The aims…

• To reduce waste by giving loved ones things they want and need (strictly no Lynx Africa gift sets)
• To save you money by giving high quality but affordable gifts based on recommendation. Strictly no sponsorship or affiliates
• To support independent and charity retailers where possible

How this list works

• You submited your responses on Instagram (this happened last week!)
• We count responses for charity retailers you love
• No affiliates or sponsorships. These lists are compiled strictly on a recommendation-only basis. There are no affiliates.

How the links work

• None of the links below are affiliate links
• There are no sponsorships
• Where possible we've tried to find products from independent and sustainable retailers

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The following charities are charity retailers suggested by you more than once and retailers that are still able to send gifts in time for Christmas:

Shelter

Shelter is a UK-based charity that focuses on homelessness and housing issues. It offers advice, support, and legal services to those struggling with bad housing or homelessness, advocating for policy change to address the root causes of these issues.

Last date for Christmas delivery - 18th December

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Here are some gift ideas we like:

Fill Your Own Cracker Set

They also have a great vintage clothes section, including items like this vintage Levi Strauss & Co jacket

Choose Love

Choose Love is a pioneering charity that provides emergency aid and long-term solutions to refugees and displaced people. Their unique approach includes an online store where people can buy real products for refugees, with all proceeds going directly to those in need.

You can buy a gift on behalf of someone up until Christmas Day and beyond!

Shop here

Here are some gift ideas we like (please note, these are charity donations, not gifts that you will receive):

Safe Shelter and Housing

Warm Winter Clothing

Crisis

Crisis is a national charity in the UK dedicated to ending homelessness. They offer direct support to people who are homeless, work to change policies and perceptions to solve homelessness, and provide education and training to help people rebuild their lives.

Last date for Christmas delivery - 18th December

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Here are some gift ideas we like:

Little Karma Wellbeing Candle Gift Set

Tweedmill Fishbone Cinnamon Pure Wool Blanket

British Red Cross

The British Red Cross is part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent humanitarian network. They respond to emergencies, provide health and social care, and help people in crisis across the UK and around the world.

Last date for Christmas delivery - 18th December

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Here are some gift ideas we like:

Growbar- The Cocktail Bar

Gold Filled Elephant Hoops

Guide Dogs

This UK charity is known for its work in providing guide dogs to people with visual impairments, enhancing their freedom and independence. Additionally, they offer various services to support children and adults who are blind or partially sighted.

Last date for Christmas delivery - Standard: 15 December; Express: 17th December

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Here are some gift ideas we like:

William Morris Dog Walker's Gift Set

Pachamama Reindeer Hand Warmers

Charities Supporting Palestinian Refugees

Whilst they aren't retailers, a number of you mentioned charities that are supporting charities that focus on providing assistance to Palestinian refugees. You could make a donation on someone's behalf. Well-known organizations in this category include United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP).

Special mentions:

A few that were only mentioned once or twice but we love them too:

Arthouse Unlimited

ARTHOUSE Unlimited is a charity presenting artistic talents of adults with complex neuro-diverse and physical support needs. Offering a sense of purpose lies at the heart of the charity. 100% of sales revenue helps support its sustainability and growth.

Last date for Christmas delivery - Express delivery available until Christmas Day

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Here are some gift ideas we like:

Full of Joy Gift Set

Supernatural Star Shampoo Bar – Energising Blend

Alder Hey Children's Charity

Alder Hey Children's Charity supports the amazing work of Alder Hey Children's Hospital which treats over 900 children from all over the UK every single day.

Last date for Christmas delivery - 18 December

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Here are some gift ideas we like:

Ten Piece Dog Wooden Jigsaw

Farmyard Pyjamas Teddy Bear