THE best charity Christmas cards aren’t only a chance to show your loved ones you’re thinking of them, but also an opportunity to give back.
All of the proceeds from the cards go to help organisations provide essential care to the people who need it most, this Christmas an all year round.
Even though e-cards are on the rise, the tradition of posting Christmas cards is still as strong as ever. From Macmillan and Cancer Research UK to the RSPB and The British Heart Foundation you’ll find gorgeous charity Christmas cards online to support a charity close to your heart.
Typically, part of the proceeds from your purchase of the cards – and in some cases, all of the profits – are donated when you buy a pack of charity Christmas cards.
You’ll find a range of designs available, from religious scenes to animals and nature, as well as ‘Merry Christmas’ slogans.
Art lovers can also support their favourite museums with charity Christmas cards benefitting their favourite institutions.
Send someone you love this special, joyous card this holiday season. In this twin pack from Samaritans, you will receive 5 Santa cards and 5 cards with the same design idea but with sweet snowmen.
All the cards are printed on 100% recycled paper and are supplied with 100% recycled envelopes.
Inside the cards are printed with the words: “With Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year”.
These fun designs are sure to bring a smile to the whole family.
Cancer Research UK
Send the perfect snowy scene to your loved one’s this Christmas with this illustrated village snow day scene.
This winter wonderland is available with an English or Welsh greeting that will reads: “With best wishes for Christmas and the New Year”. The silver foil also gives the snowy village an extra special shine.
Museums & Galleries
While the brand that makes these lovely winter wonderland cards is called Museums & Galleries, proceeds from the purchase will in fact go to a selection of top UK charities, including the NSPCC, British Heart Foundation, Marie Curie, Mind and Shelter.
There are 20 cards and envelopes in this pack, and reviewers agree they are ‘good quality’ and a ‘very good price’.
Macmillan
Brighten up your loved one’s mantelpiece with this moonlit Christmas tree card.
Designed exclusively for Macmillan Cancer Support, these cards are made out of recycled paper with gold foil and embossed writing.
Inside the message reads: ‘Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year’. All of the profits from this pack of 10 cards goes towards funding Macmillan’s work with cancer patients.
NSPCC
Is there anything sweeter than this festive bear and hare? This night time woodland scene is printed on FSC certified cardboard and is packaged in biodegradable material.
There’s no glitter in sight, just the soft glow of the starry sky and the Christmas moon.
The greeting card includes a message inside that says, “Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”.
British Heart Foundation
The British Heart Foundation have designed the ultimate Christmas wreath card decorated with festive foliage, berries and gold leaves.
This contemporary card features soft reds, greens with gold foil accents for that extra special touch. Inside the greeting reads: “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”.
Shelter
Channel serenity all season with this ‘All is Calm’ fold out card. As a 3D card it’s sure to stand out in every home – literally.
Snow covers the scene as the stars shine brightly in the night sky in a gold shimmer. The card is left blank on the back for your own message of festive well wishes and joy.
Marie Curie
This scene captures the bustle of Christmas life; birds soar over the winter scene as carollers sing around the Christmas tree and families head into church.
There’s even a red robin and berries to frame the idyllic village picture. Inside the card reads: “With best wishes for Christmas and New Year.”
Amnesty International
This classic Christmas dessert deserved its own card. The plump pud is dressed in holly and berries surrounded by snowflakes in this statement card.
The greeting inside reads ‘Seasons Greetings’ and is available in 9 different languages. All the cards are printed on FSC paper and recyclable.
Sue Ryder
Big Ben and the London Eye make up the iconic skyline for this Christmas city scene. This card is perfect for all those who have lived or loved London.
With snow filled streets and a stary sky, capture the essence of the capital this winter in this recyclable card.
Within each card the message reads “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year” and all the profits of these cards goes to providing palliative care, neurological and bereavement support.
RSPB
This card features a Christmas favourite, the red robin.
Set within a snow-covered forest, this delicate scene is designed by Richard Macneil.
All the cards boast of being glitter-free and fully recyclable and use vegetable-based inks. Everything down to the envelopes is biodegradable too.
Parkinson’s UK
This pack of 10 charity Christmas cards depict a charming copper foil Christmas tree with robins delicately perched on the tree and flying around it on a luscious dark green background.
All of the money raised from these cards goes to Parkinson’s UK. Inside the card has the brief message, ‘Happy Christmas.’
Alzheimer’s Society
This quaint pop up Christmas card is certain to stand out from the crowd. The blazing fire roars by the Christmas stockings, mini tree and garland on the fireplace.
The card features gold foil and the pop out function is a fun alternative to a regular card.
The message that sits on the base of the pop out card says, “Warm wishes for a Wonderful Christmas.”
