It’s December, a time for festivity, love and Christmas shopping!

This year, why not make your gift extra meaningful by supporting a social or environmental cause.

To make it easier for you, we’ve gathered a list of wonderful social enterprises from our community, including members, programme participants and partners. Find inspiring gifts for your friends and family. 

FOOD

Better Nature: gift cards for sustainable, protein-rich vegan tempeh

Luminary Bakery: baked goods supporting women from disadvantaged backgrounds

Organico: Organic Mediterranean food 

Refugee Cafe: International food supporting refugees in Lewisham

Taino: ‘Free from’ Caribbean condiments

Today Bread: Organic, artisan and sustainable products

Wild Thing Cardiff: Hampers and cakes supporting food security projects

DRINK

Fruits of the Forage: preserves & cordials made with heritage fruits from abandoned orchards & native wild plants

LemonAid and ChariTea: Organic and fair trade soft drinks

NEMI Teas: Ethical teas supporting refugees into employment

Second Shot Coffee: coffee supporting those affected by homelessness

The Well Bean Co: Plant-based eco-friendly chocolate

FASHION AND SELF-CARE

From Belo: Ethically sustainable designer handbags and accessories

Beauty186: Products for naturally textured hair, and bespoke personal hair product recommendations

CrazyCoolSexy: Upcycled bespoke fashion

Soil Products: handmade organic essential oils and fragrance blends, and 1:1 consultations

ACTIVITIES

BOM Pure Asian Food: Healthy and sustainable cooking classes

Migrateful: Cooking classes delivered by refugees and migrants

MIX

E5 Bakehouse: Organic bakery offering a range of local products, baking equipment and classes

The Do-Gooders: Eco-friendly and social impact products