Where to shop online for thoughtful Christmas presents

PayPal has teamed up with some of the UK's most inspirational businesses, all with social conscience at their heart, so that you can 'Give Better' this year

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With Santa Claus's visit fast approaching, have you thought about giving more thoughtfully for much-loved family and friends this year, picking presents online that are not only beautifully designed, but also crafted with a social conscience?

Here's some good news: PayPal is shining a seasonal spotlight on some of the best small businesses in the UK that not only do good work but also do good, helping you 'Give Better' this Christmas.

Inspiring selection

When shopping at this time of year, it's easy to feel overwhelmed in a cluttered marketplace that's fixated on offering discounts. But with PayPal's 'Give Better' Christmas campaign, it couldn't be easier – or more convenient – to sidestep the culture of throwaway festive excess. Simply head to the websites of any of the following carefully-curated merchants – each selected because they share PayPal's aim to 'Give Better' this year – and make a purchase with PayPal.

This inspiring selection of UK businesses is not only gloriously diverse – meaning that you'll be able to find gifts for everyone on your seasonal shopping list, whatever their age or taste – but also united in their use of sustainable methods in their production, or partnering with charities supporting people in need.

Ethical production

Why not give the wardrobe of the men in your life a reboot with gifts from Brothers We Stand, for example? The clothing brand has plenty of great gift ideas, such as stylish t-shirts, coats, chinos and knitwear. Whatever classics you pick, you can buy them quickly and easily through PayPal, safe in the knowledge that every garment is produced ethically to the very highest standards possible.

Father Christmas would surely approve of the eco-friendly credentials of Yours Sustainably too. It's an online sustainable gift shop offering everything from non-toxic wax colouring crayons for kids, to recycled cotton canvas bags and upcycled bird feeders for adults. Presents from here would make a great addition to any stocking list.

Perhaps you're looking for a special something for your fitness fanatic friend? PayPal has that covered too. Athletic clothing label lululemon is not only where to go for yoga pants, running gear and must-have winter accessories – the thought of running without armwarmers, neckwarmers and gloves in the middle of winter gives us the chills – it's also a business dedicated to sustainability.

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Supporting sustainability

Is there a better feeling than buying a family member or a friend a gift they really, really want? Yes. Buying them a gift they really, really want, then telling them it’s produced sustainably or supports a very important cause. You can give these gifts so easily by ensuring you ‘Give Better’ – and there is no easier way to do that, than through PayPal, helping you to discover gifts that are more original, distinctive and purposeful.

This Christmas, 'Give Better' with PayPal. Learn more, here.