A list of websites where you can give your time/money/help to the less fortunate over Christmas...

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Christmas Shopping with a Conscience

Association of Charity Shops
Lists almost 6000 charity shops around the UK.

Charity Gifts
Official site with an online shopping centre of over 20 charities.

Combined Charities Christmas Shop
Order your xmas cards, diaries, wrapping paper, calendars and more from a huge list of online charities.

Corporate Charity Xmas Cards
Order your office Christmas cards here and your purchase will benefit your choice of over forty UK based domestic and international charities.

Sharpcards
Order your Christmas cards online and you can select from a range of UK charities.

Shelter Shop
Just because something can be done doesn’t mean that it should be done.

World Vision UK
Online alternative gift catalogue with unique gifts that change lives, from healthcare packs to goats and piglets!

Christmas Volunteering - Give your Time

The Big Issue
There are volunteer opportunities available with The Big Issue Company and Foundation at their offices in London, Birmingham, Brighton and Norwich.

British Red Cross
The site gives information on how to volunteer for a wide range of activities locally.

Crisis Open Christmas
During the week of 23rd - 30th December, Crisis opens five shelters across London for homeless and vulnerably housed people. They offer a range of services but above all companionship at a time when exclusion from family and community is often most painful.

Do-It.org.uk
The home of volunteering on the web. Thousands of opportunities and all you need to know to volunteer.

London Mobile Xmas Service
Currently recruiting volunteers to work over the Christmas holiday. In addition to the mobile service, they run centres in Cricklewood and Bayswater. The site has a list of other organisations in the London area.

TimeBank
A national volunteering campaign raising the awareness of giving time through voluntary work. TimeBank appeals to people who know that their time and skills are in demand - but don't know what to do about it or where to start.

Christmas Donations - Hand over the Cash

Centrepoint
Helping homeless and socially excluded young people to rebuild their lives by providing housing and a tailored package of support to over 500 homeless young people.

Charitynet
Online resource which brings together the websites of non-profit organisations and their service providers across the world. Donations can be given on individual sites.

Givenow.org
Set up by the Charities Aid Foundation, the site has a comprehensive database of charities that you can donate to or offer a Gift Aid.

Safe in the City
Dedicated to preventing youth homelessness by tackling the causes and finding out what really works. Donations can be given online.

Shelter
Runs campaigns and offers support to the homeless. Give a donation online or call 0845 458 4590.

War Child UK
Takes aid to young victims of war around the world. If you are a UK taxpayer you can give a Gift Aid.

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