You don't need to spend lots of money (or any money at all) in order to give or be charitable. Regular donations to your favourite charity are great, but if you're budget is tight or you want other ways to give to charity, here are a few of my favourite ways to give back.
1. Set up a regular donation.
If there's room in your budget, one of the best ways to help your favourite charity is to set up a regular donation. This helps charities to have financial security and helps them spend less money on fundraising campaigns meaning more money to help those in need.
But as I said, you don't need to spend extra money in order to give....
2. Ask for or give a charity gift this Christmas
Many charities offer 'charity gifts' which means instead of buying somebody a gift, you donate money to your chosen charity on their behalf.
These types of presents are perfect for people who say they don't want any gifts e.g. most grandparents!
These gifts are also wonderful to receive. In the modern day many people have everything they need and more and so to receive a charity gift is a wonderful way for your nearest and dearest to let you know they are thinking of you whilst also benefiting those is need.
Since the age of about 15, I have asked for one of these gifts on my Christmas list which I think as a teenage helped remind me of how lucky I was, especially at Christmas time. Many charities including WaterAid, Oxfam and Unicef (to name a few), offer these charity gifts.
3. Volunteer your time
Not everyone has money to spare, but everyone has time to spare, even if it is just one hour. Through donating your time, you can help people directly. You could volunteer at a local charity shop, homeless shelter, local school, fundraising campaign and many more
Radio 1 are currently promoting their one million hours campaign asking listeners to donate their time throughout 2016. Why not take part and pledge your time in 2016.
4. Volunteer your time on a regular basis
Regular volunteers are a blessing and also a necessity to charities. Most charities in the UK wouldn't be able to thrive without the help of regular volunteers.
I am a Brownie guide leader which involves giving up about 2 hours of my time a week. It's great fun and when the girls leave Brownies feeling happy, it is very rewarding. It is hard work on times but a really fun way to volunteer your time.
5. Have a clear out and donate unwanted items
The best time to clear out your house is just after Christmas. Everybody has received many lovely new presents and is often struggling for places to put them away. Whether it's clothes you've grown out of or no longer need, charity shops will be so thankful for your donation.
Even better, why not have a sort through your things before the Christmas frenzy so that you'll have plenty of room for your lovely new gifts.
6. Give Blood
One of the most underestimated and overlooked ways to give is to give blood . Stocks are often lower over the Christmas period yet the need is just as high. Giving blood is quick, easy and can save a life!
7. Charity starts at home
You don't have to work with a registered charity to give at Christmas and as the famous saying goes 'charity starts at home'. At Christmas time especially, people are often very busy, stressed and rushed off their feet. You could offer to look after a friend or family members children for an evening, or offer to do the dishes after Christmas lunch. The list of ways to help at home is endless and any help will definitely be very well received.
Other ways to give could be buying charity Christmas cards or holding a charity Christmas bake sale. Do you have any different ways of giving at Christmas time?
Many charities offer 'charity gifts' which means instead of buying somebody a gift, you donate money to your chosen charity on their behalf.
These types of presents are perfect for people who say they don't want any gifts e.g. most grandparents!
These gifts are also wonderful to receive. In the modern day many people have everything they need and more and so to receive a charity gift is a wonderful way for your nearest and dearest to let you know they are thinking of you whilst also benefiting those is need.
Since the age of about 15, I have asked for one of these gifts on my Christmas list which I think as a teenage helped remind me of how lucky I was, especially at Christmas time. Many charities including WaterAid, Oxfam and Unicef (to name a few), offer these charity gifts.
3. Volunteer your time
Not everyone has money to spare, but everyone has time to spare, even if it is just one hour. Through donating your time, you can help people directly. You could volunteer at a local charity shop, homeless shelter, local school, fundraising campaign and many more
Radio 1 are currently promoting their one million hours campaign asking listeners to donate their time throughout 2016. Why not take part and pledge your time in 2016.
4. Volunteer your time on a regular basis
Regular volunteers are a blessing and also a necessity to charities. Most charities in the UK wouldn't be able to thrive without the help of regular volunteers.
I am a Brownie guide leader which involves giving up about 2 hours of my time a week. It's great fun and when the girls leave Brownies feeling happy, it is very rewarding. It is hard work on times but a really fun way to volunteer your time.
5. Have a clear out and donate unwanted items
The best time to clear out your house is just after Christmas. Everybody has received many lovely new presents and is often struggling for places to put them away. Whether it's clothes you've grown out of or no longer need, charity shops will be so thankful for your donation.
Even better, why not have a sort through your things before the Christmas frenzy so that you'll have plenty of room for your lovely new gifts.
6. Give Blood
One of the most underestimated and overlooked ways to give is to give blood . Stocks are often lower over the Christmas period yet the need is just as high. Giving blood is quick, easy and can save a life!
7. Charity starts at home
You don't have to work with a registered charity to give at Christmas and as the famous saying goes 'charity starts at home'. At Christmas time especially, people are often very busy, stressed and rushed off their feet. You could offer to look after a friend or family members children for an evening, or offer to do the dishes after Christmas lunch. The list of ways to help at home is endless and any help will definitely be very well received.
Other ways to give could be buying charity Christmas cards or holding a charity Christmas bake sale. Do you have any different ways of giving at Christmas time?
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