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Charitable Irish Christmas gifts that give back

Charitable Irish Christmas gifts that give back


by Holly O'Neill
12th Dec 2024

Still looking for the perfect present? These Irish gifts give back too.

Max Benjamin Candle True Lavender Candle, €28

Until December 31, luxury home fragrances brand Max Benjamin will support the Julian Benson CF Foundation – which supports individuals living with cystic fibrosis and their families – by donating 10% of the sales from the calming True Lavender Candle, €28.

Paul Mescal’s Gladiator II Wardrobe

A selection of Paul Mescal’s wardrobe from the Gladiator II press tour, including Jimmy Choo boots, denim and knitwear will go online for sale on December 16 on the fashion resale platform Vinted with all proceeds going to Pieta House.

Helen Steele Limited Edition Anyone Can Become Homeless T-Shirt, €35

All of the profits from fashion designer Helen Steele’s ‘Anyone Can Become Homeless’ t-shirt in her signature bright colours will help Focus Ireland provide services for people who are homeless. Find the limited edition t-shirt in Dunnes Stores on Henry Street and Stephen’s Green in Dublin on December 13 and 14.

The DSCPA Christmas Shop

Money raised from the DSPCA’s Christmas Shop at the shelter in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, will go towards their important work to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome sick, injured and cruelly treated animals.

FraEye

The fashion website FraEye, created by the late Fraser Holden, was donated to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association by his wife, Orlagh, in honour of what would have been Fraser’s 55th birthday. Fraser, who lived with Motor Neurone Disease, designed the FraEye collections using eye-gaze technology, creating beautiful and original products. Now, 100% of profits from FraEye sales will go directly to the IMNDA, supporting patients and families affected by the disease.

Avoca x Gavin Glynn Charity Sandalwood Double Wick Scented Candle, €29.95

Avoca is the charity partner of The Gavin Glynn Foundation and all proceeds of their candle is donated toward the necessary care they provide to the families of children battling cancer to travel overseas for treatment not available in Ireland.

The ISPCA Christmas Shop

Get your 2025 Calendar, Christmas cards, dog toys and pet stockings from the ISPCA Shop – or make a donation to feed an animal or provide a kennel, cattery or stable for an animal in the charity’s care while they wait for their new home.

Folláin Christmas Gift Box of Six, €30

Folláin, the whole Irish preservatives have partnered with The Simon Community and will be donating 50% of all online proceeds until December 31st to the charity.

The Carebox Collection Give Back Box, €35

The Give Back Box from Carebox Collection combines two Irish brands in one present you can gift and give back at the same time; OutsideIn, a clothing brand that donates a pair of socks to homeless charities for every pair of socks sold and a beanie from HUH (How’s Your Head), who donate 10% of all sales to mental health organisations.

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