The ultimate 2022 Christmas gift guide: Gifts for everyone on your list
2/12/2022
Overwhelmed by the thought of Christmas shopping? Whether you’ve got an ever-growing list to buy for, or just feel the pressure to find memorable, ethical gifts – it’s enough to make anyone want to hide away with a plate of mince pies and festive TV until the new year.
Our 2022 Christmas gift guide is here to help relieve that stress. And hopefully, even turn your Christmas shopping into a joyful experience. We’ve pulled together gift ideas based on all the main people in your life, from the newest arrivals to your life-long mates.
Rather than being a chore, reading about these gifts should ignite your warm, fuzzy festive feels. Because these are social enterprise gifts, with inspiring, feel-good stories behind them all. Think baby clothes helping children in need around the world, and beautiful accessories upcycled from waste materials.
Grab a cuppa (or a mulled wine, if you want to make it really merry), your Christmas shopping list and let’s get your gifts sorted…
Jump to Stocking Fillers | Little Ones | For your Partner | For your Parents | For your Friends | For your team
Stocking Fillers
Megah Rose Scented Candle by Dalit Goods Co
A small gift with big significance, this pretty clay candle represents hope and opportunity for the oppressed Dalit people in India. Dalit Goods Co not only creates jobs for the community but raises money for social and education projects.
Recycled Drinks Bottle Pens, Make a Mark by VENT for Change
Are they a journalling devotee or constant jotter down of ideas? Keep them scribbling in sustainable style through 2023 with VENT for Change’s recycled pens. These also make an impact by funding children’s education projects.
Tube Squeezer Key by UpCircle Beauty
The bathroom accessory they didn’t know they needed. Upcircle Beauty’s Scrub Tube Squeezer means you never waste a drop of your fave beauty products. Satisfying and good for the planet!
Scrunchie Set by Pri Pri
The perfect stocking filler for slow fashion lovers. Pri Pri takes old sari fabric and turns it into unique garments and accessories, like these eighties-style scrunchies.
Oat Milk Chocolate Cinder Toffee by Grace Chocolates Changing Lives
Add some chocolates that change lives to their stocking, courtesy of Grace Chocolates Changing Lives. Like all their products, these oat milk chocolate-covered cinder toffees fund an employment programme for disadvantaged women in Scotland. And they’re vegan-friendly too.
Rare Tea Discovery Box by Rare Tea Company
Seven distinctive, ethically sourced teas make up this Rare Tea Company gift box. These brews taste all the better knowing the tea is grown sustainably, on farms where workers are treated fairly.
Milk Christmas Chocopops by Harry Specters
Kids and big kids alike will be happy chomping on these chocolate lollipops. They’re lovingly handcrafted by Harry Specters, where chocolate-making gives autistic people a chance to learn new skills and begin an exciting (and delicious) career.
Christmas gifts for the Little Ones
Little Star Organic Baby Gift Set – Mini by From Babies With Love
New parents will love knowing that while keeping their little one cosy, From Babies With Love’s organic cotton muslin shawl and square also support abandoned and orphaned children. The brand donates profits to SOS Children, which builds and runs children’s villages around the world.
Inspiring Self Believer Gift Pack by Stib
This joyful gift pack contains colouring pencils, a poster, a gift card and a hearty dose of positivity and inspiration for world changers of the future. What’s more, Stib donates 10% of profits to projects helping all children find and ignite their spark.
Fact-filled Our Planet Notebook by It’s Our Planet Too
Fill them with a desire to take care of the planet in a fun and gentle way with It’s Our Planet Too’s knowledge-filled notebook. They’ll soon be reeling off facts you might not even know yourself!
Dinajpur Happy Blanket by Khushi Kantha
For very little ones and new additions to the family, parents will love the eye-catching Happy Blanket by Khushi Kantha. This community interest company empowers mothers in Bangladesh to make these reclaimed, embroidered and ethically-sourced cotton blankets, which have multiple uses from pram blanket to sun shade to picnic blanket.
Positive Worded Mini Colouring Pencils by Stib
Stib – a name that stands for “Spark Thinking in a Box” – makes everyday activities more colourful and thoughtful. This travel pack of colouring pencils is a great example. Each one is embossed with one of Stib’s inspirational phrases, from Joy Finder to Storyteller.
Organic Cotton Baby Muslins with Upcycled Sari Border by Pri Pri
Pri Pri has turned the practical baby muslin into something beautiful, using their upcycling skills and old sari fabric. These are sewn by women from disadvantaged backgrounds learning tailoring skills to transform their lives.
Bovow – Build & Play Pull Along Toy Dog by Ethiqana
One for the toddlers – and their parents who make an effort to avoid plastic toys. Bovow the pull-along pooch is an example of the incredible handiwork of the famous toymakers from Channapatna, India. It’s part of Ethiqana’s ethically sourced range of artisan toys.
White Chocolate Penguins by Grace Chocolates
You can’t go wrong with these almost-too-cute-to-eat white chocolate penguins, made using the finest Belgian chocolate by Grace Chocolates Changing Lives.
Christmas gifts for your Partner
Small Leather Purse by Designs in Mind
A piece for lovers of abstract design, this bright single-button purse comes from the Designs in Mind studio. Here adults living with mental health challenges become designers and makers, learning new skills and discovering new aspirations.
Surprise them by popping a piece of jewellery inside. Of course, we recommend making it social enterprise jewellery for a doubly impactful gift!
Silver Star Ring by SO JUST SHOP
Speaking of social enterprise jewellery, here’s a piece for the person always decked in silver, which SO JUST SHOP has ethically sourced from artisans in Jaipur. The dainty star pattern means it’s simple enough to stack with others but also looks great on its own.
Upcycled Tyre Men’s Wallet by Lost in Samsara
Your partner will enjoy telling people that once upon a time, their wallet was an old inner tube. It’s one piece of the genius upcycling going on at green-minded brand Lost in Samsara.
Pine Green East Tote by BEEN London
Durable, comfortable, eco-friendly and a beautiful minimalist design: the ultimate tote bag. It will be a faithful companion to them for many years to come, made to last at BEEN London HQ using recycled leather.
LoveWell Massage Collection
The LoveWell Massage Collection is much more than just a candle gift set. For starters, these melt down into luxurious and nourishing body oils. And they have a special social impact, raising money for LoveWell’s empowering programme for survivors of trafficking and exploitation.
Vegan Weekend Bag by SO JUST SHOP
If your partner is forever on the go with trips away (or even just to the gym), treat them to a new weekend bag. You’d never guess from the sleek, sturdy design that this one from the SO JUST SHOP collection started life as waste and scrap materials collected in Delhi.
Christmas gifts for your Parents
Elevenses Gift Set by Rare Tea Company
Is morning tea a sacred ritual in your family home? This fragrant black tea from the Himalayas and a bone china mug is sure to go down well, as will Rare Tea Company’s dedication to ethically sourcing the world’s finest teas.
Signed Copy ‘Saffron Soul’ & Indian Spices by Spice Kitchen
Expand their Indian cooking repertoire with this gift set, featuring bestselling author Mira Manek’s debut book and a selection of Spice Kitchen’s incredible spices. The brand gives back to charities tackling issues like homelessness and hunger.
Irish Linen Winter Berry Napkins by Flourish
Gift them a dinner party talking point with this set of four Irish linen napkins from Flourish. They’re made by survivors of human trafficking as part of the Sew and Skill programme, helping people overcome barriers and move forward with their lives.
One Gin Glasses Gift Set
Christmas G&Ts just got more impactful. This duo of Art Deco-style highball glasses and One Gin’s crisp, refreshing gins fund water projects in the world’s poorest communities.
Breakfast Bundle by Canvin and Catchpole
Breakfast might overtake Christmas dinner as the most memorable meal of the day with this epic spread. As well as being sustainably farmed on the Canvin and Catchpole farm, the hamper is tackling food poverty, with six meals donated to schools for each one sold.
Dark Chocolate Hot Water Bottle by CosyPanda
The CosyPanda hot water bottle will be their new best friend for the winter months. Every part of the bottle is made from sustainable materials, including the super soft recycled faux fur cover.
Christmas gifts for Friends
Signature Reed Diffusers by LoveWell
One of LoveWell’s beautiful homewares fighting exploitation, gift houseproud friends these reed diffusers. A natural, understated finishing touch for a mantelpiece or sideboard.
Silverback Old Tom Gin by Gorilla Spirits
Are they a spirits know-it-all? Let them savour Gorilla Spirits’ take on Old Tom Gin, crafted with a high level of botanicals for rich flavour. The “Gorilla Added Tax” will make them smile too – £1 from every bottle goes to The Gorilla Organisation.
Large Blue Frill Tote Bag by Redefined Objects
This roomy tote will make a cute and sustainable addition to your fashionable friend’s wardrobe. It comes from the thoughtful makers at Redefined Objects in Delhi, yet another brand giving waste fabric and materials a new lease of life.
Rose And Lavender Scented Handmade Vegan Skincare Gift Set by Earth To Earth Organics
Could they use a relaxing end to the year? These bodycare goodies from Earth To Earth Organics will set them up for some indulgent self-care, the natural and organic way.
Large Kantha-stitch Makeup Pouch by Shakti.ism
A repurposed cotton sari provides the gorgeous print covering Shakti.ism’s makeup pouch. It’s made by disadvantaged women in India, who are developing their skills as artisans and entrepreneurs with help from the brand and local NGOs.
The Festive Collection Gift Box by Upcircle Beauty
The UpCircle Beauty team have handpicked some of their fave skin and bodycare products for wintertime, all starring leftover natural ingredients. Like the detoxifying chocolate and chai soap bar, made with residual chai spices from Henny & Joe’s chai syrup.
Christmas gifts for your Team
The Green Set by Leiho
Winter accessories made cool, cosy and do-good. This forest-themed set helps Leiho give clean socks, underwear, toiletries or a hot meal to people experiencing homelessness.
Socks & Chocs Gift Box by Leiho
Or opt for this Leiho gift set, featuring not one but two classic Christmas gifts done social enterprise style. Their dreamy bamboo socks are paired with chocolate from Tony’s Chocolonely, the confectionery brand calling for a slavery-free cocoa industry.
Christmas Recycled Stationery Gift Set by VENT for Change
Brighten up their desk with VENT for Change’s recycled leather notebook and CD case pencil pack, in festive green and red.
Rare Tea Gaiwan Travel Set by Rare Tea Company
Have a team member who’s always on the road? They can skip the below par hotel brews and get their tea fix in style with this Rare Tea Company travel set. It contains a ceramic gaiwan teapot, jug and three cups.
Chevron Recycled Cotton Throw by Karakorum
Treat your team to one of Karakorum’s beautiful, ethical and sustainable homewares, like this recycled cotton throw. Perfect for layering over their lap on those properly chilly WFH days!
Natural Rubber Hot Water Bottle with Mini Teddy Cover by CosyPanda
Another gift for keeping warm and cosy through winter, this CosyPanda hot water bottle is made from 100% planet-friendly materials. They’ll love knowing their present is helping protect pandas too.
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cream Dominoes by Summerdown
Sort their after-dinner treats with a box of Summerdown’s svelte, Great Taste Award-winning dark chocolate peppermint cream bars. There’s a great story full of botanical brilliance and sustainable farming behind the brand, which will go down well with foodies.
If in doubt…
Choose a hamper! Our Christmas hampers and gift boxes are real crowd-pleasers, with options for every taste and support for a fantastic selection of causes in each one.
For a true showstopper, we recommend the Share & Unwind Christmas Hamper. It’s one of our biggest hampers, overflowing with do-gooding alcoholic bevs, hot drinks and snacks, not to mention a blanket and festive eco-soy candle to keep the whole family well stocked and cosy for those magical days in between Christmas and New Year’s.
Meanwhile, gift boxes like the Merry & Bright Christmas Gift Box are ideal for the most hard-to-buy-for people on your list, like your new partner’s parents. And if you’re off to a New Year shindig, why not treat your hosts to The Sparkling Celebration Gift Box, complete with Sea Change Prosecco, a Love Cocoa Prosecco chocolate bar and more.
Don’t miss out
Order your gifts by 20th December to ensure they’re under the tree in time for the big day (but watch out as each individual brand may have earlier cut-off dates – listed on each brand/product page for your ease). For hampers, order by 21st December and for Build Your Own Gifts, by 16th December.
Looking for affordable Christmas gifts? Our under £30 gift guide will help you keep to budget, without compromising on quality or values.
