Business in the Community and Social Enterprise UK have collaborated to promote a selection of socially responsible Christmas gifts that support various causes, such as education and reducing unemployment. Each featured product is linked to a social enterprise dedicated to creating positive impacts, including training for disadvantaged individuals and environmental sustainability. The initiative aims to encourage consumers to 'buy social' and contribute to a better world this Christmas.

1. In partnership with
Buy Social This Christmas
Business in the Community and Social Enterprise UK have joined forces to
bring together a fabulous selection of Christmas gifts for everyone. Behind
each tempting offer is a business with a purpose, from helping people
overseas access clean water, to creating jobs and education opportunities in
deprived communities in the UK. www.bitcarc.org.uk/xmas
Buy Social This Christmas for perfect presents and a better world.
For the creative thinker What?
The Philosophy Foundation sells a range of philosophy books that educate,
inspire and entertain readers of any age to think more creatively. The
Socratic Bundle includes two of their award-winning books (Thoughtings and
The Philosophy Shop) in a money-saving bundle. Books are also available to
buy individually.
Cost? £27.99
Stockist: www.philosophy-foundation.org
Why Buy Social?
The Philosophy Foundation is a social enterprise which brings philosophy to
schools and the wider community. They produce educational materials and
provide expert training for teachers to take philosophy into the classroom.
What?
Southbank Mosaic’s Weekend Mosaic Making Course teaches all about the
mosaic making process from design to completion. Over a full weekend
participants will learn from the experts and practice cutting techniques with
ceramic and glass tiles to create a beautiful piece to take home.
Courses take place every few months. Next dates: 08 & 09 Feb 2014.
Cost? £125
Quote BUYSOCIAL to joy@southbankmosaics.com after ordering for a £12.50
voucher for your next purchase
Stockist: www.southbankmosaics.com
Why Buy Social?
Southbank Mosaics makes public spaces beautiful with mosaics and provide
artistic education, including training courses and apprenticeships for
disadvantaged people.
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2. For the one who loves being 'out and about' What?
The GIANT Rapid 4 from Bikeworks combines road-bike speed with
flat handlebar comfort and manoeuvrability. Features include
Shimano brakes, lightweight aluminium frame, alloy features and
more. Unisex. Black gloss.
Cost? £499
Stockist: www.bikeworks.org.uk
Why Buy Social?
Bikeworks is a bicycle, accessories and cycle-training retailer tackling
unemployment with training and jobs for unemployed people. A
percentage of profits from every sale directly helps the company to
train and create jobs for disadvantaged people as bicycle mechanics.
What?
The Pillow Tote is an iconic tote bag made from repurposed luxury
hotel pillow cases. Light and practical this bag is available in a range
of colours hot pink, sage green, baby blue, black. Features specially
commissioned ‘I LOVED BEING A PILLOW’ artwork.
Cost? £25
Stockist: www.sleepingbags.me
Why Buy Social?
Sleeping Bags transforms end-of-life luxury hotel bed linen into
bags, sleep wear and accessories, diverting waste from landfill
whilst supporting artists and designers.
What?
The GiveMe Tap Reusable Water Bottle is made from the highest
quality stainless steel BPA-free material, weighs less than an apple,
and fits on bike and car bottle holders. Owners can also access free
tap water from a network of cafes and restaurants in the UK.
Cost? £12
Quote BUYSOCIAL until 20/12/13 at the online checkout for a 10%
discount
Stockist: www.givemetap.co.uk
Why Buy Social?
GiveMe Tap’s retail profits fund the development of water boreholes
and wells across Africa, while their long-life bottles help reduce plastic
bottle waste and save users money.
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3. For the one who deserves a little bit of luxury What?
The Jaunty Flaneur’s luxurious Mazarin Cashmere Silk Over the Calf Socks are
70% cashmere for warmth and softness, and 30% silk for strength and
durability. Every discerning gentleman should own a pair. Red or grey.
Cost? £55
Quote BUYSOCIAL until 12pm 24/12/13 at the online checkout for a 10%
discount on any item
Stockist: www.thejauntyflaneur.com
Why Buy Social?
The Jaunty Flaneur sells luxury socks and shoe care products, alongside
premium shoe shining services. Their profits and services create jobs for
homeless people as professional shoe shiners, and they donate fresh socks to
rough sleepers.
What?
from babies with love sells a wide range of unique organic baby clothes. The
stylish Pigeon Organics Spotty Red Babygrow is unisex and has a unique
kimono style opening, with easy-open poppers and versatile foldover socks –
great for both day and night.
How much? £18.90
Quote BUYSOCIAL until 12pm 24/12/13 at the online checkout for a 10%
discount
Stockist: www.frombabieswithlove.org
Why Buy Social?
from babies with love sell beautiful organic baby clothes and donate 100% of
profits to help orphaned and abandoned babies.
What?
CLARITY’s ‘Sensory’ Vanilla and White Musk Gift Set features a luxurious
hand wash and hand and body lotion, fragranced with sweet vanilla and
classic musk.
How much? £14.90
Quote BUYSOCIAL until 12pm 24/12/13 at the online checkout for a 10%
discount.
Stockist: www.clarityefbp.org
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Why Buy Social?
CLARITY is a toiletries manufacturer and retailer that provides training,
employment and well-being support for disabled and blind people in a range
of factory and office-based positions.

4. What?
Who made your pants’ Aimee Shorts are environmentally friendly beautifully
crafted knickers made from soft stretch lace that needs no elastic at the waist
or leg. VPL–free and form fitting they have been designed by ethical lingerie
brand who made your pants for every day comfort.
Cost? £28
Quote BUYSOCIAL until 12pm 24/12/13 at the online checkout for a 10%
discount
Stockist: www.whomadeyourpants.co.uk
Why Buy Social?
Who made your pants is a campaigning lingerie brand that makes gorgeous
underwear out of surplus fabric and creates unemployment opportunities for
disadvantaged women.
For the food lover What?
Divine chocolate’s Chocolate Tasting Kit is a delicious way to experience all 12
fairtrade-flavours and textures in their range. Includes a fun guide on tasting and
appreciating good chocolate.
Cost? £30
Quote buysocial until 22/12/13 at the online checkout for a 10% discount
Stockists: www.divinechocolate.com/uk
Why Buy Social?
Divine is the only Fairtrade and mission-driven chocolate company which is 45%
owned by cocoa farmers, leading to better working conditions and pay.
What?
Pear and Walnut Chutney by Rubies in the Rubble is sweet and delicate, with a
satisfying nutty crunch. It goes perfectly with cured hams, creamy cheese or a
strong cheddar. The King of the cheese board!
Cost? £4.50
Stockist: www.rubiesintherubble.com
Why Buy Social?
Rubies in the Rubble premium, hand-made chutneys give a second life to
unwanted fruit and vegetables and tackle food waste in the UK. The social
enterprise also uses chutney production to create training and employment
opportunities for disadvantaged Londoners.
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5. What?
Brigade Bar & Bistro is a restaurant social enterprise based in an
old Fire station in London, creating culinary delights with simple,
high quality ingredients. Current menu highlights include
caramelised tweed salmon and diver scallop, New Forest venison
steamed pudding, roasted celeriac and chestnut risotto. Gift
Vouchers are available in a range of denominations
Cost? Denominations between £10-50.
Quote BUYSOCIAL when booking with your voucher in January and
February for 2-4-1 on food
Stockist: www.thebrigade.co.uk/bar-bistro
Why Buy Social?
The Brigade Bar & Bistro is a restaurant, bar and events space that
provides training and employment opportunities for people
who’ve experienced homelessness.
This paper has been produced by arc, an initiative of Business in the
Community, in partnership with Social Enterprise UK.
Business in the Community is a charity that promotes responsible business.
Its flagship arc initiative connects social entrepreneurs with support from a collaboration of its member
companies including BP, Deloitte and Visa Europe. The arc programme is supporting social enterprises to grow
and create jobs, to targets of 1000 in East London by 2015, and 1000 in west London by 2016. www.bitcarc.org.uk
For more information
Please contact Jane Pritchard, Enterprise Director, Business in the Community
jane.pritchard@bitc.org.uk 020 7566 6630
Social Enterprise UK is the national body for social enterprises. They raise the profile of people and social
enterprises in the sector, with campaigns, lobbying, research and building networks between social enterprises.
www.socialenterprise.org.uk
Buy Social is Social Enterprise UK’s national campaign to encourage businesses, individuals and the public sector
to buy from social enterprises.
For more information
Please contact Fran Gorman, Head of Media and Communications, Social Enterprise UK
fran.gorman@socialenterprise.org.uk 020 3589 4950