Plan ahead!
Keep a list of dates, birthdays, Occasions, anniversaries, etc.

the “CHARITY GIFTS” page

charity-commission
The Charity Commission is established by law as the regulator and registrar for charities in England and Wales.

Gifts do not have to be expensive to be appreciated. Gifts that show your time and effort are just as special as expensive ones. Remember,  its the thought that counts, surprise them with your thoughtfulness.

There are so many gifts you can receive, but if you alredy have so much, can more gifts truly make you happy?

This article outlines that feeling good and happy is not about receiving gifts, but rather about how giving gifts can feel like a gift to you...more...

UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, is a global champion for children's rights making a lasting difference by working with communities and influencing governments.

What gift can you giveto the person who has had everything or dosen`t want anything. Well why not celebrate their birthday, anniversary or another event, with the gift of giving. Turn their big day into a special occasion for even more people than you and your family and friends. Send a gift from the heart.

"Alternative Giving" this is a donation to a charity in someone's honor instead of giving that person a physical gift. Some people may feel they have enough "stuff" already and don't want to receive physical gifts anymore, alternative giving allows the giver to still recognize the occasion. This could take the form of a cause dear to the receiver's heart that they might truly appreciate the giver's thoughtfulness in supporting that effort.

When someone makes an alternative gift, it's really a double gift, a gift to the

receiver and a gift to the charity and the people that it helps. Why not buy a friend something different for their birthday or Christmas, and help fight poverty at the same time.

There are many ways in which you can make a difference. Choose one of the Charities on this page, or donate to any charity of your choice. If you are looking for a specific charity visit the Charity Commission (UK Charities) who list all UK registered charities.

Some organizations promote alternative giving by providing a list of items which people can purchase for those in need.  ie tools and equipment to assist farmers in Africa, or a list of animals to aid families in Asia, or health and educational supplies for children throughout the world, food items for hungry people right in your own community. these organizations may send a card to the receiver indicating that a gift has been made in that person's name, along with some information about the organization and what the gift will accomplish.

You can make an alternative gift to any nonprofit organization.  Just decide what Charity you want to support, and the amount of your donation, and send it in. Then give a card, one you buy in the store or a special card you prepare yourself, and state what the gift is.  Include some literature about the Charity you chose.

Worldvision - surprising and amazing. Choose from 48 gifts from World Vision’s Alternative Gift Catalogue and help change the lives of some of the world’s poorest communities. There’s something to suit every pocket, and for every occasion. For example, £13 buys a nanny goat so a family in Bangladesh can start a small goat-herding business, giving them an income and better diet. Word Vision will send you a gift card to give to your loved one representing the life changing gift.