5 charity gift ideas for Valentine's Day

Kelly Corcoran - Senior Digital Communications Officer

Wednesday 15 January 2025

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This Valentine's Day, treat your special someone with a gift that makes a difference.

Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to show your loved ones how much you care - whether its a spouse, a partner, or a friend. But rather than buying the usual flowers and chocolates this year, why not give a virtual Valentine's Day gift in their name that makes a difference?

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5 meaningful Valentine's Day gifts

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1. Meals and snacks

The Valentine's Day dinner is always special, but why not share the love? For £40, you could provide a child with a weeks' worth of meals and snacks, including hot dinners to get them through the chilliest days of the year.

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2. A cuddly toy to comfort a child

A cuddly toy is a classic Valentine's Day gift. But with a £7 donation, you could buy something that will bring lasting comfort and joy to a child in need instead - a gift even more meaningful.

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3. Books and toys for a child

A £10 donation this Valentine's Day could buy books and toys for a child whose family can't afford them. Books and toys are vital to support a child's learning and development. But they also make the perfect alternative gift - particularly for the bookworms in your life.

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4. Warm winter clothes for a child

Cosy clothing is a necessity during the long months of winter. But too many children are going without. By donating £45 this Valentine's Day, you could buy winter clothing for a child to keep them warm through the coldest season.

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5. Early learning toys

Toys are important not only for play, but for helping young children to learn. Instead of the usual Valentine's Day treats, consider choosing a virtual gift of £20 and you could give a child skills for life.