Alternative charity gifts for Christmas

Christmas is a time of giving, and people are increasingly choosing charity presents or donation gifts that make a difference for the world around us. An alternative approach is thoughtful and environmentally-friendly too - a charitable gift can reduce packaging and waste as well as benefiting others.

Our shop offers a huge variety of gifts with something for everyone, from sustainable products for the eco-conscious to virtual gifts for the future. Show loved ones you care and help nature thrive with our top ideas for alternative charity gifts this Christmas.

Dedicate trees or an area of woodland

Give something extra special with a dedication. You can choose from woods all over the UK and even add a bench or marker post with a personalised plaque for a touch of luxury. What a unique, unforgettable gift!

Your donation will support our work standing up for the UK’s woods, trees and wildlife. To say thank you, we’ll send a special dedications pack with a personalised certificate, map and wood information sheet. We can send it to you or straight to the recipient.

This is a great last minute present as certificates can be sent by email, so you can order right up to Christmas Eve. If you’d prefer the pack to be sent in the post, please allow at least five working days.

Price: starting from a recommended donation of £20

Virtual gifts

Donations in lieu of presents are a popular choice and our virtual gifts are a great option.

Your Christmas donation will have a positive impact for nature and comes complete with a personalised certificate to deliver instantly to your chosen email address, so you can even order on Christmas Day! Or have it posted in advance so you can write the certificate yourself, and hand it over personally using the gift card and envelope enclosed.

Our virtual instant gift options include:

Trees for bees

The plight of bees has received a lot of attention in recent years. While they love our gardens, they depend on woods and trees too. Just £10 will plant more trees for bees, providing homes and food for these essential pollinators.

Price: £10

A breath of fresh air

By taking in CO₂ and releasing oxygen, trees clean our air and help to tackle climate change. Our a breath of fresh air gift could plant 25 square metres of new woodland, with the potential to lock up one tonne of carbon dioxide. 

Price: £25

Winter wildlife

The UK’s charismatic creatures depend on woodland to survive. With your help we can plant more trees and create a winter wonderland for wildlife, from red squirrels and foxes to hedgehogs and frogs.

Price: £50

Alternative Christmas gift ideas

Our environmentally-friendly range has plenty of ideas to help you shop responsibly and make a difference. From palm oil free toiletries to cuddly toys made from recycled plastics, we've got everyone on your list covered.

Responsibly sourced and sustainably packaged gifts

Choose from our range of gifts with plastic-free packaging and eco-friendly ingredients. Our palm oil free soaps come in a rustic craft box and are vegan too. We've got tote bags and tea towels made from 100% organic cotton. We even sell bags and soft toys made from recycled plastic bottles.

Gifts with a long lifetime

Pick presents that your loved ones will value and that will last too, like reusable bottles and storage bags that will help save the planet with every use.

Gifts that benefit wildlife

Give something for friends and family to enjoy that helps the environment too. Bring wildlife to their outdoor space with seedballs, feeders and habitats, or trees and shrubs. All our trees are sourced and grown right here in the UK and Ireland.