Individuals
CAN GIFT:
- Sponsor a £5 or £10 Gift from one of our Charity Partners
- Volunteer a Service or make a Handmade Gift Item (See ideas below)
Businesses
CAN GIFT:
- Products or Services
- A Gift Card
Makers & Artists
CAN GIFT:
- Anything Handmade: Artworks, Jewellery, Clothes, Cards etc
Sponsoring Charity Gifts
Instead of gifting a service or handmade item, individuals can also sponsor one of our charity partners, so they can supply a gift on your behalf. You can choose from the options below.
Just sign up as usual and select ‘Sponsor a gift’ on the submission form.
The Creative Wellbeing Project @ The Garage
The Creative Wellbeing Project are offering Creative Wellbeing workshop, an opportunity to take part in a creative arts workshop to explore your creativity, which has a positive impact on your wellbeing. The Group are offering Cyanotype prints, decorative shells, wood art, and packs of cards on with one off artwork and unique prints. Learn more about them below.
New-U Store
New-U are offering clothing vouchers to spend in their Castle Quarter store. Learn more about them below.
Goodwill Gift Ideas
Accommodation
Do you have an Airbnb or holiday space that you can give out for a night or two?
Buy a Cuppa
Take someone out for a cup of tea or coffee and share your story.
Car Wash
Offer to wash someone's car for them.
Cooking or Baking
Whip up a batch of cookies or a simple meal to share with someone.
Decluttering Assistance
Help someone clear some clutter. Offer to sort, organise, or help them with items.
DIY or Gardening
Help out with a spot of work in the home or garden.
Dog Walking
Offer some free babysitting or pet-sitting to give them some well-deserved time off.
Elderly Companionship
Sometimes the most precious gift is time. Visit someone who may feel isolated.
Give Plant, Veg or Flowers
If you’re a gardener, share a cutting, plant or bag of homegrown veg.
Heartfelt Card or Letter
Send something with a poem, appreciation, encouragement or advice.
Offer Your Expertise
Offer to help someone with a task that taps into your abilities.
Run Errands
Pick up groceries, drop something off, or do a simple task for someone.
Tour Guide
Share your love of nature or a location with a guided walk.
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Think of your own fabulous goodwill gift idea!
Handmade Gift Ideas
Rag Rugging
There are so many things you can create from used clothing. Click above to see a list of ideas for inspiration.
Decorated Tin Cans
Source clean tin cans (coffee, soup, etc.) and transform them into pen holders, planters, or candle holders. You can paint, decoupage, or wrap them with fabric for personalisation. Click above to see a tutorial video on YouTube.
Jewellery Workshop
Collect unwanted jewelry, buttons, beads, and other trinkets. You can create new necklaces, bracelets, or earrings using these found objects. Click above to see a tutorial video on YouTube.
Seed Paper Making
This eco-friendly gift involves embedding wildflower seeds in recycled paper. It’s a beautiful & sustainable way to give a gift. Click above to see a tutorial video on YouTube.
Pressed Flower Art
Take a walk and collect different flowers and leaves. You can press them and then use them to create framed artwork, bookmarks, or greeting cards. Click above to see a tutorial video on YouTube.
Simple Bath Bombs
With a few basic ingredients like baking soda, citric acid, and essential oils, you can create your own fizzy bath bombs. You can even use muffin tins as molds! Click above to see a tutorial video on YouTube.
Spice Blending Party
This is a fun and functional gift idea. Provide a variety of spices, herbs, and chilies. Click above to see a tutorial video on YouTube.
Stencil Printing
You can choose a stencil design, secure it to a bag, t-shirt, pillowcase or tea towel, and then use fabric paint to create a personalized and stylish design. Click above to see a tutorial video on YouTube.