Making a Difference with Every Purchase: 8 Charity-Driven Fashion Brands for Thoughtful Gifts

With our history of social enterprise and charitable fundraising items here at WAHP, we are insanely inspired by brands that give back. These charity-driven brands not only offer quality and unique products but also contribute to meaningful causes with every purchase. If you're looking for the perfect place to buy gifts that give back, look no further. Here are 8 inspiring brands that are changing the world, one garment at a time:

• WWF Shop: As one of the world's leading conservation organizations, the WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) is committed to protecting endangered species and preserving their habitats. The WWF Shop offers a range of sustainable and ethically made products, including clothing, accessories, and home goods, all featuring iconic wildlife designs. By shopping at the WWF Shop, you're not only supporting conservation efforts but also raising awareness about the importance of biodiversity and environmental stewardship.
• OutsideIn: OutsideIn’s charity work extends beyond fashion, with a commitment to supporting the homeless community through its innovative "one for one" initiative. For every item purchased, the brand pledges to donate a corresponding essential item to someone experiencing homelessness. From warm coats and blankets to hygiene kits and socks, these donations provide vital support to those in need, helping to address immediate challenges while fostering a sense of dignity and compassion. 
• CHNGE: CHNGE is a socially conscious lifestyle brand that believes in using fashion as a platform for change. They partner with various nonprofit organizations to raise awareness and funds for important social and environmental causes, such as climate change, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ rights. From graphic tees to eco-friendly activewear, CHNGE offers loud, radical and impactful pieces that allow you to wear your values on your sleeve.
• Choose Love: Choose Love is a movement dedicated to supporting refugees and displaced communities around the world. Their store offers a curated selection of essential items, such as food, shelter, and medical aid, which are distributed to refugees in need. They also have their iconic choose love tees and hoodies (and recently partnered with Pangaia to make perfect cosy hoodie that shouts the message of Choose Love.) By purchasing items from Choose Love, you're directly contributing to humanitarian relief efforts and showing solidarity with those fleeing conflict and persecution.
• Chris Packham's Shop: Renowned naturalist and conservationist Chris Packham has curated a collection of eco-friendly and ethically made products inspired by his love for wildlife and the natural world. From clothing and accessories to books and art prints, each item in Chris Packham's Shop celebrates the beauty of nature and supports conservation projects aimed at protecting endangered species and habitats.
• Critically Endangered Socks: Socks may seem like a small accessory, but Critically Endangered Socks is using them to make a big impact on wildlife conservation. Each pair of socks features a unique design inspired by an endangered species, and a portion of the proceeds is donated to organizations working to protect them. They also currently have my favourite PJ bottoms in store, designed by Rachel Grant, which I wore through the knee after 2 years and had to buy again.
• WillsVeganStore: Will's Vegan Store is a pioneering brand in the world of cruelty-free fashion, offering a wide range of vegan footwear, accessories, and apparel. Committed to sustainability, ethics, and animal welfare, Will's Vegan Store crafts its products using high-quality, eco-friendly materials such as vegan leather made from plants and recycled fabrics. By choosing pieces from Will's Vegan Store, you're not only supporting sustainable and ethical practices but also sending a powerful message of compassion for animals and environmental stewardship, as they have plenty of viable alternatives to animal hide.
• Lefrik: While Lefrik isn’t directly charitable, they do turn plastic bottles in to bags – they're on a mission to save the planet, one adventure at a time. Crafted from recycled plastic bottles and sustainable materials, each Lefrik product is a colourful nod to sustainability and creativity. They’re also the perfect material to paint on to 😜

In conclusion, shopping for gifts or pieces for yourself from charity-driven fashion brands is a meaningful way to make a difference in the world while spreading joy to you and your loved ones. Whether you're passionate about conservation, human rights, or social justice, there's a brand out there that aligns with your values and allows you to shop with purpose.