Just Gifts

Those who have followed the work of The Salvation Army International Development UK for a number of years will be very familiar with our Just Gifts catalogue. Though the design may have changed over time, the idea remains the same. Just Gifts is a selection of ‘virtual’ gifts which represent the international community development projects that The Salvation Army supports around the world. Buying Just Gifts is a simple way of making a contribution towards this work, and in return for your donation you receive a card and voucher which you can either keep or pass on to a loved one.

Over the years we have seen people purchase Just Gifts for a variety of reasons: a present for a relative, an alternative to church members buying one another Christmas cards, a fundraising target, or to be part of a gift bag on Mother’s Day.

There are so many ways to use Just Gifts and at so many times throughout the year. Unsurprisingly, most people purchase Just Gifts at Christmas. With a variety of gift options – from ‘Caterpillars’ and ‘Clean Water for Life’ to ‘Stationery Set’ and ‘School Toilets’ – as well as a price range to suit any budget, they can be a great option as a stocking filler, or a gift for that friend who has everything. But just as the projects that these gifts support continue throughout the year, so can people’s buying of those gifts.

Just Gifts is not just for Christmas.

As well as birthdays, Easter, weddings or other traditional gift-giving events, there are lots of ways to think creatively about how you can support The Salvation Army’s international work by choosing Just Gifts.

Could the £170 ‘School Toilets’ gift be a fundraising target for your school, church or group? Perhaps you could commit to purchasing a different gift each month for a whole year. If you are keen to help us promote Just Gifts, you could buy the Just Gifts magnet and display it proudly on your fridge or desk.

The gifts in the catalogue are examples of the work we do, taken from projects that we are currently running. Any money raised through Just Gifts is used to fund future projects which fall within our five thematic areas: Anti-Trafficking, Clean Water, Food Security, Gender Justice and Income Generation.

We hope you will consider choosing Just Gifts throughout this year, and help us to spread the word about the work that the gifts represent.

Please contact us if you would like to order a free catalogue, or you can find all of the gifts online at www.sps-shop.com or on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/salvationarmyid/shop.