The RNLI's search and rescue service has been saving lives at sea for nearly 200 years. It relies on thousands of volunteers to run the service. Do also remember that cards with glitter on them should not be recycled. Instead, these should be reused or placed in your general waste bin. Here we've rounded-up some of the best charity Christmas cards on offer this year. There are charity Christmas cards for animal lovers and those who love cute designs, cards with Christmas tree or festive Robin designs, options for those who believe in the magic of Santa, beautiful cards portraying seasonal winter landscapes. Dedicate an Inspired Gift to your loved one this Christmas and help to change the lives of children in need around the world. UNICEF holiday cards are readily identifiable. Containing heartfelt messages of peace and joy, these brightly coloured card designs feature children of the world, doves and other holiday icons; boxed Hanukkah cards are also available.

These fun cards feature colourful wooly hats, with a sweet reindeer design likely to put a smile on a loved one's face. Donations will go towards the Great Ormond Street Hospital charity supporting the children and families of the hospital. I'm Wendy, a sustainability expert who wants to make sustainability simple. Whether you're looking for eco product guides or need big ideas broken down, it's all here. of profits go vital work to find a cure and improve life for everyone living with Parkinson's and their families, friends and carers. Whether it's a traditional Christmas card or a fun Christmas card, there's something so lovely about receiving a beautiful handwritten card in the post from a loved one. Best of all, UNICEF cards are not just for the holiday season. With a wide selection of greeting cards, you’ll find birthday cards, wedding cards, UNICEF thank-you cards and blank cards perfect for just saying hello.

Here’s a roundup of some of my favourite cards, that consider both people and the planet, and support some very worthwhile charities this Christmas 2023. Christmas cards don’t have to be single-use. Old Christmas cards can be reused and turned into gift tags. After Christmas is done, simply cut out shapes or elements of your card to reuse the following Christmas. I get my kids to do this – it’s one of their favourite post-Christmas tasks! After purchasing an Inspired Gift, personalise your charity Christmas gift card and either send it directly to your loved one or to yourself to send on your preferred date. Choose from posted cards, an e-Card or a print-at-home from a PDF. What’s more, Oxfam’s Christmas premium single cards contain crafty ideas for reusing them before you recycle them. Inside each card is a novel idea to give it another life – from puzzles and postcards to gift tags and tree decorations. It’s a clever sustainable touch that I really like. Oxfam Online has a really sweet collection of FSC-certified charity Christmas cards, that are all printed in the UK and are glitter-free.

The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) raises funds for UNICEF’s emergency and development work for children. We also promote and protect children’s rights in the UK and internationally. We are a UK charity, entirely funded by supporters.

This design from the British Heart Foundation features Robins perched on Holly branches. The inside reads "Merry Christmas" and all profits go to supporting the foundation. Did you know you can also collect any used stamps from Christmas cards that you receive in the post? These stamps can be donated to charity to help raise vital funds.

These pretty snowdrops capture the spirit of winter beautifully. All profits will help Marie Curie's frontline nurses provide vital care to more dying people and their loved ones. Providing highly skilled care in Marie Curie hospices and in people’s homes across the UK, day and night, as well as advice and support. Whilst some people call for the end of Christmas cards on environmental grounds, I have to admit, I love a Christmas card. I do get really excited when I see a handwritten card from a loved one appears on my doormat. Christmas cards feature a colorful patterned dove holding an olive branch with "Peace on Earth!" lettering accented with embossing and gold foil. Inside reads: "Let all the world welcome this season of peace." A UNICEF vaccine gift ensures children living in remote areas, experiencing poverty or who are in an emergency setting are protected from preventable diseases like measles, polio and tetanus. Etsy, the platform for individual makers, artists, and crafters, doesn’t seem like the natural place to look for charity cards. However, if you want to support both independent artists and charities at the same time, then it is in fact a great place to look for charity Christmas cards.This card features the amazing Macmillan Nurses and 100% of the profits from the cards goes towards "helping us provide physical, financial, and emotional support to people with cancer, allowing them to live life as fully as they can." The inside reads "Best wishes for Christmas and the new year" and the cards are 100% recycled and recyclable.

This year, Ethical Superstore, the online eco shop, has a great collection of glitter-free charity Christmas cards that support Age UK. This year, lots of charities are selling stunning Christmas cards that are sure to brighten your loved one's day. Better yet, not only are you making a family member, neighbour or friend smile this festive season, but you'll also be donating towards the vital work of charities around the UK, including Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie, NSPCC and British Heart Foundation. Christmas cards can be a really thoughtful way to spread festive cheer and to let those people special to us know that we are thinking of them. Especially when it comes to the family and friends that live further away. Even though we don’t see them as often as we would like, a handwritten card in the post is a simple way to show we care.

The cards themselves are made in the United Kingdom and are printed on FSC-certified paper. What’s more, the cards have an uncoated finish and are free from glitter, so can be recycled. These festive Christmas cards are the perfect way to send warm wishes to friends and family this holiday season. All profits will be used by the British Red Cross to help people in crisis, no matter who or where they are.