Oxfam Unwrapped
What is Oxfam Unwrapped?
Oxfam Unwrapped is our range of charity gifts or charity donation gifts that support Oxfam’s work around the world. But what’s an Oxfam charity gift? It’s the gift of donation to honour and celebrate your loved ones while contributing to a fairer world.
With 15 specially designed gift and virtual gift options, each gift highlights an example of Oxfam’s vital work. Whether you donate through Unwrapped in shops or online, you are helping fund essential programs like Stronger Communities, Climate Justice, and Valuing Women’s Work.
Each physical charity gift includes unique artwork for you or your loved ones to keep, collect, or frame as a lasting reminder of the difference their gift is making. It also comes with a leaflet that provides an insightful glimpse into the programs your donation supports. Likewise, you can send our virtual gifts instantly to your loved ones, each accompanied by a heartfelt message showing how their gift makes a meaningful impact in our key areas of work.
How it works
Pick the cause you or your loved ones would like to support.
Make your donation and help beat poverty and fight inequality.
Personalise your gift and send it to your loved ones.
About our Brand
At Oxfam Unwrapped, we aim to represent those gifts that cannot be wrapped, like the positive feeling that comes from doing good, the hug you give to your love ones at Christmas, the smile they give to you in return, the impact we can make together. Because ‘the best gifts in life are Unwrappable’. And better yet, Unwrapped charity gifts support communities around the world fight poverty and tackle inequalities, building a radically better future for all of us.
Unwrapped has more than a vibrant new look
Each gift now features unique, beautiful artwork, along with a detailed leaflet explaining its impact, from rebuilding lives after disasters to valuing women’s work and combating climate change. Designed to resonate with supporters, the new range offers various donation options, making it easier for you to support at a level that’s right for you. With bold designs and meaningful causes behind every gift, Unwrapped is a thoughtful way to make an impact while bringing a smile to your loved ones.
What's included with your Unwrapped charity gift
Beautiful A5-sized illustrations printed on watercolour paper that champion the causes supported by Oxfam Unwrapped. Perfect for you or your loved ones to keep, collect, or frame. (Frame not included)
Detailed leaflets explaining the impact of your gift, connecting you with the communities Oxfam and partners work with.
Add a personal touch with fun bellybands, tailored for year-round giving, special occasions or Christmas.
What is an Unwrapped Virtual Gift?
Our virtual gift is a meaningful and instant way to bring joy to your loved ones while making a real difference in the world.
By sending a special message via email, you're not only creating a heartfelt moment of connection, you're also helping communities around the world combat poverty and inequality.
Each virtual gift includes your personalised message and a note from us, showing how their gift is creating lasting change in the areas we work in.
Virtual charity gifts are not only convenient but also environmentally friendly. They help reduce paper waste while still keeping you connected to the people who matter most. Whether you're marking a milestone, celebrating a holiday or simply sending a thoughtful note, it's a beautiful way to celebrate and support causes that count.
It's a simple and powerful way to give back with a personal touch.
Gift categories
Stronger Communities
Supporting programmes that help communities empower themselves to fight inequality, respond to crises, and lead meaningful change for a fairer world.
Climate Justice
Supporting programmes that work with communities to fight for climate justice and strengthen resilience against extreme weather events.
Valuing Women’s Work
Supporting programmes that challenge gender biases, ensuring women’s unpaid and low-paid work is recognized and fairly rewarded, both in the UK and globally.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of gifts can I find in the Unwrapped range?
Our range includes both physical and virtual charity gifts that support vital causes such as rebuilding lives after disasters, advocating for climate justice, valuing women’s work, and more. You can purchase our physical charity gifts in our shops or online, while our virtual gifts are available through our online shop.
Can I personalise my Unwrapped gift?
Yes, you can personalise your gift by adding a message to your loved one when you make your purchase.
Where can I find Unwrapped Charity Gifts?
You can find our range of Unwrapped charity gifts and virtual gifts in our Oxfam online shop. You’ll also find our physical charity gifts in any of our Oxfam shops nationwide.
How will my gift be delivered?
If you buy online, you can choose to have your gift delivered as a physical gift or as a virtual gift via email.
Can I choose where my donation goes?
When buying online, during checkout, if you restrict your support, the amount raised will go to the area of work where the chosen project belongs, i.e. Stronger Communities, Climate Justice or Valuing Women’s Work. If you un-restrict your purchase, your support will go to where Oxfam’s work needs funds the most. In shops all the donations are restricted to specific areas of Oxfam's work to ensure they support the chosen area of work. This allows supporters to know where their contributions are making an impact.
How much of my donation goes directly to the projects?
Oxfam ensures that the majority of your donation goes to fund projects similar to those showcased in our gifts. A small portion of the Unwrapped funds are unrestricted by some of our supporters, allowing for flexible use across any of Oxfam’s initiatives. This unrestricted portion is primarily chosen by supporters who buy online and opt to un-restrict their donation at checkout.
Is Unwrapped eligible for Gift Aid?
Yes, Unwrapped is a donation you make to honour your loved ones. As a donation, you can add Gift Aid when you donate online or in our shops.
Can I claim tax relief on my Unwrapped donation?
Yes, you can claim tax relief on your Unwrapped donation, but only if you’re a higher-rate taxpayer. You can claim back the difference between what the charity claims as Gift Aid and the amount of tax you pay on the donation. For more details please refer to the HMRC official website.
Can I purchase Unwrapped gifts for special occasions?
Absolutely! Unwrapped gifts make perfect presents for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and other special occasions.