Create Your Own Sustainable Gift Hampers for Friends and Family

Gifting has the power to bring people closer, but what if your gifts could also make a lasting impact on the world? At Social Stories Club, we believe that every gift can tell a story and drive positive change. By choosing to build your own sustainable gift hampers, you’re giving more than a present – you’re sharing values, supporting communities, and promoting sustainability.

Whether it’s for a birthday, holiday, special celebration, or simply to say thank you, creating your own ethical gift hampers is a wonderful way to show someone you care. Each item you select is thoughtfully curated, combining indulgence with purpose. From eco-friendly self-care essentials to delicious fair-trade chocolates, our hampers ensure every gift is meaningful, memorable, and makes a difference.

Why Build Your Own Sustainable Gift Hampers?

Customising a gift hamper is about more than personalisation. It’s about aligning your gift with the recipient’s values while supporting causes that matter. When you build your own sustainable gift boxes, you choose items that contribute to initiatives like empowering women, improving education, reducing food waste, and supporting fair trade practices. Every product in our range carries a positive story, from the farms where the ingredients are grown to the communities they support.

Not only is this a heartfelt way to celebrate someone, but it also turns gifting into a tool for social and environmental good. Whether its handcrafted candles made by artisans in India, chocolates that empower farmers, or snacks made from surplus produce, your gift can deliver joy while driving meaningful change.

Perfect for Every Occasion

Our create your own sustainable hampers are versatile and suitable for any occasion. They’re ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, festive holidays, or even as a simple gesture of gratitude. For businesses, building your own corporate gifts provides a unique way to strengthen relationships, express appreciation, and reflect company values. Thoughtful, sustainable gifts are increasingly becoming the benchmark for corporate gifting, and we’re here to make that process seamless for you.

What Can You Include?

Our "Build Your Own Gift" range features a delightful selection of items. Here's what you can include:

1. Drinks Selection

Choose from a variety of ethical and sustainable beverages:

• Beer & Wine: Tap Social beers such as Spent IPA and Oatmeal Stout or Sea Change wines, including Prosecco and alcohol-free sparkling wine.
• Specialty Drinks: Flavoured sparkling water, ethically sourced coffee, chocolate drinking melts, and a variety of teas like Assam Gold and Earl Grey.
• Juices: Delicious orange, apple, or mango blends from Flawsome.

2. Chocolates

Indulge in decadent, Fairtrade-certified treats:

• Divine Chocolate bars in flavours like Pomegranate 70% and Mint Thins.
• Chocolate & Love Madagascar Napolitains and sea salt caramel chocolate.
• DIY enthusiasts can add a brownie-making kit for a fun baking experience.

3. Snacks

Perfect for nibbling, our snack range includes:

• Gourmet treats such as smoked almonds and honey-spiced nut mix.
• Sweet options like crunchy apple crisps, dried pineapple, and mango slices.
• Classic shortbread and cheese biscuits for a touch of tradition.

4. Reusables

For the eco-conscious, choose from practical, sustainable items:

• Recycled notebooks and pens for jotting down ideas.
• Reusable water bottles, coffee cups, and tote bags.
• Beautifully designed socks and tea towels that make everyday moments special.

5. Self-Care

Pamper your loved ones with luxurious self-care essentials:

• Shampoo bars, beard bars, and hand lotions that are kind to skin and the planet.
• UpCircle’s pamper kit featuring upcycled ingredients.
• Handmade candles and bath salts for a relaxing treat.

How to Build Your Own Sustainable Gift Box

• Browse our curated selection of ethical and sustainable products.
• Pick your favourites from each category, whether it’s drinks, chocolates, or self-care items.
• Add a personal touch with a handwritten note or pretty recycled ribbon.
• We’ll package your selections in a beautifully designed gift box and deliver it to your recipient.

Perfect for Any Occasion

Our build-your-own gift hampers are ideal for celebrating milestones, expressing gratitude, or delighting corporate clients. With options to create your own corporate gifts, it’s never been easier to show appreciation in a sustainable way.

Start Creating Your Own Ethical Gift Hampers

At Social Stories Club, every gift tells a story. By building your own gift hampers, you’re not just giving a present – you’re sharing a meaningful experience. Explore our range today and craft a personalised gift box that’s sure to be treasured.

Ready to build your own sustainable gift box?

A Thoughtful Build Your Own Gift Box 6-Treats Suggestion

Crafting a gift box that’s both meaningful and indulgent has never been easier. For those who want to create a six-treat sustainable gift box, here’s a perfect suggestion that combines delicious flavours, luxurious pampering, and powerful social impact stories.

• Loose-Leaf Mulled Wine Tea: This spiced tea is perfect for cosy evenings and chilly days. By including this treat, you’re contributing to improving the educational infrastructure in tea-growing regions, supporting communities where the tea is cultivated.
• Triple-Milled Organic Soap: Beautifully crafted, this soap is designed by a collective of artists living with epilepsy and learning disabilities. Every bar purchased supports their creativity and empowerment, providing a meaningful way to care for yourself or a loved one.
• Rich Cocoa Powder: Ideal for making velvety hot chocolate, this rich cocoa powder empowers local cocoa farmers. Through company ownership and fair trade, these farmers receive a better deal and have a stake in the future of their businesses.
• Handmade Lavender Candle: This calming lavender-scented candle is more than just a fragrant addition to your home. Each candle supports impoverished communities in India, providing fair wages and creating pathways to brighter futures.
• After-Dinner Dark Chocolate Mint Thins: Perfect as an elegant after-dinner treat, these mint thins are made with sustainably sourced cocoa. They empower local cocoa farmers by giving them ownership in their company and ensuring they receive fair compensation for their work.
• Handmade Chocolate Truffles: Crafted by women who have been touched by the Scottish criminal justice system, these truffles represent hope and transformation. Each purchase supports these women as they make positive changes in their lives, offering a second chance and a sweet indulgence.

Why Choose This Gift Box?

Each item in this six-treat selection carries a unique story of empowerment, sustainability, and ethical impact. By giving this gift box, you’re not only sharing delicious and thoughtful items but also supporting global and local communities striving for change.

This gift is perfect for friends, family, or colleagues who value sustainability and the stories behind the products they enjoy.

Ready to create a gift box that makes a difference? Start building your own ethical gift hamper today!

A Luxurious 9 -Treat Gift Build Your Own Gift Box: Ethical Pampering with a Purpose

For a gift that blends indulgence, relaxation, and social impact, this six-treat selection is perfect. Each item is thoughtfully chosen to delight the senses while supporting important causes, making this gift box ideal for those who value sustainability and ethical gifting.

• Loose-Leaf Mulled Wine Tea: This warming, aromatic tea is perfect for cosy evenings. By selecting this treat, you’re contributing to improving educational infrastructure in tea-growing regions, helping communities thrive where the tea is cultivated. 
• After-Dinner Dark Chocolate Mint Thins: A classic after-dinner indulgence, these mint thins are made with ethically sourced cocoa. They empower cocoa farmers by giving them company ownership and ensuring fair compensation, making every bite more meaningful.
• Handmade Lavender Candle: A calming addition to any home, this lavender candle provides a moment of relaxation while supporting impoverished communities in India. Each candle purchase contributes to fair wages and better opportunities for these communities.
• Strawberry Lip Balm: This nourishing lip balm isn’t just a skincare essential; it works alongside and empowers people with learning disabilities or Autism, offering them meaningful employment and a chance to showcase their talents.
• Lavender, Patchouli, Rose & Geranium Hand Lotion: This luxurious, aromatic hand lotion supports local communities by improving the lives of both animals and people. It’s a treat for the skin that also makes a positive impact on the world.
• 100% Natural Pamper Kit: Made from would-be waste ingredients like coffee grounds, this cruelty-free pamper kit is a sustainable and innovative choice. Perfect for self-care, it’s an eco-friendly way to enjoy luxury while reducing waste.
• Rich Cocoa Powder: Perfect for creating a comforting hot chocolate, this rich cocoa powder empowers local cocoa farmers by giving them ownership of their company and ensuring they receive a fair deal for their cocoa.
• Lemon-Infused Sparkling Water: Refreshingly zesty, this sparkling water is made from “wonky” lemons that would otherwise go to landfill, helping to combat food waste while providing a delightful drink.
• Dark Chocolate with Raspberries (70%, 90g): Bursting with tangy raspberry notes, this dark chocolate empowers cocoa farmers by ensuring fair trade practices and giving them ownership in their company.

A Thoughtful 8 -Treat Gift Build Your Own Gift Hamper: Sustainability Meets Indulgence

For those looking to create a truly special and ethical gift, this 8-treat sustainable hamper is a perfect example of how indulgence and impact can go hand in hand. Each item has been thoughtfully selected to delight your recipient while supporting meaningful causes and promoting sustainability.

• Caddy of Assam Black Tea: This rich and robust tea is a perfect way to start or end the day. By including this tea, you’re helping improve educational infrastructure in tea-growing regions, supporting the communities where the tea is cultivated.
• Dark Chocolate with Ginger & Orange (70%, 90g): A delicious and sophisticated treat, this chocolate empowers cocoa farmers by giving them ownership in their company and ensuring they receive a fair deal for their cocoa.
• After-Dinner Dark Chocolate Mint Thins: A classic after-dinner indulgence, these mint thins continue to empower cocoa farmers through sustainable practices and fair trade, making every bite impactful.
• Apple Crisps: Made from “wonky” apples that would otherwise go to waste, these crunchy crisps help fight food waste while providing a healthy and tasty snack option.
• Smoked Almonds: These premium smoked almonds not only taste amazing but also contribute to the Empowering Girls Education Programme in Africa, helping create opportunities for young girls to succeed.
• Dried Pineapples: These naturally sweet, dried pineapples also support the Empowering Girls Education Programme in Africa, making a positive difference while offering a delicious snack.
• Cucumber-Infused Sparkling Water: This refreshing drink is made from “wonky” cucumbers that might otherwise go to landfill. By choosing this sparkling water, you’re reducing food waste and enjoying a sustainable beverage.
• Natural Cotton Tote Bag: Made from sustainable cotton, this reusable tote bag is a gift that keeps on giving. Plus, 100% of the profits from its sale go to local charities improving the lives of rescue dogs.

Why Choose This Gift Box?

This curated eight-treat gift hamper combines delicious indulgences, eco-friendly products, and ethical causes. Every item supports impactful initiatives, from reducing food waste to empowering marginalised communities and improving animal welfare.

Whether it’s for a friend, family member, or colleague, this gift box is a meaningful way to show your appreciation while making a positive difference in the world.

Ready to create your own sustainable and ethical gift box? Start building today and make your gift one to remember!

Build Your Own Sustainable Gift Hampers

In a world where thoughtful gifting meets sustainability, building your own sustainable gift hampers offers a unique and personal way to show your appreciation. At Social Stories Club, we make it easy to build your own ethical gift boxes filled with meaningful products that not only delight your recipients but also make a positive impact on the world. Every item in our hampers carries a story—whether it’s empowering communities, supporting fair trade, or reducing waste.

Why Choose to Build Your Own Ethical Gift Hampers?

When you choose to create your own sustainable hampers, you’re not just gifting products; you’re sharing a message of care, kindness, and responsibility. From ethically sourced teas to chocolates that empower farmers, every item in our range is thoughtfully selected to combine indulgence with purpose. Building your own sustainable gift boxes allows you to personalise your selection while supporting initiatives like reducing food waste, improving education in tea-growing regions, and contributing to reforestation projects.

Perfect for Corporate Gifting

Ethical and sustainable gifts are increasingly becoming the gold standard for corporate gifting. By opting to build your own corporate gifts, you can create meaningful connections with clients, partners, and employees. Whether you’re celebrating achievements, expressing gratitude, or reinforcing your brand’s values, creating your own sustainable gifts ensures that your gesture leaves a lasting impression while aligning with sustainability goals.

Make Your Gifting Personal

From handcrafted candles and organic soaps to snacks made from "wonky" produce, the possibilities are endless when you build your own gifts. Whether you’re creating a personalised hamper for a loved one or building your own sustainable hampers for a corporate event, you can tailor your selection to reflect the values and tastes of your recipient. It’s a beautiful way to combine thoughtfulness with impact, making gifting a memorable and meaningful experience.

Start your journey to creating unique and ethical hampers today. Build your own gift hampers and share the stories that matter.

Start Building Your Own Sustainable Gift Hampers Today

Gifting is an art, and at Social Stories Club, we’ve redefined it with purpose and meaning. By choosing to build your own sustainable gift hampers, you’re creating more than just a collection of thoughtful items – you’re curating an experience, telling a story, and making a statement about the kind of world you want to live in. Every hamper you craft is a celebration of thoughtfulness, sustainability, and positive impact.

Whether you’re surprising a friend, expressing gratitude to a colleague, or delighting a loved one with a personal touch, building your own ethical gift hampers ensures your present is tailored, meaningful, and impactful. The ability to select items that reflect the recipient’s tastes while supporting causes such as fair trade, reforestation, reducing food waste, and empowering vulnerable communities makes every hamper a symbol of care and kindness.

From luxurious self-care products to indulgent chocolates and sustainably sourced drinks, our range of ethical and sustainable products ensures your gift stands out. By curating your own selection, you’re not just giving a box of treats – you’re creating a ripple effect that touches lives far beyond the recipient. It’s a gesture that combines celebration with conscious living, reminding everyone that even small choices can make a big difference.

For businesses, our build your own corporate gifts options offer the perfect opportunity to align your company values with your gifting strategy. Strengthen relationships with clients, partners, and employees by showing them you care not only about them but also about the planet and the people on it. Sustainable corporate gifting is more than a trend – it’s a reflection of your organisation’s commitment to a better future.

So why settle for ordinary gifts when you can give something extraordinary? At Social Stories Club, we’ve made the process easy, seamless, and enjoyable. Explore our range of ethically sourced, sustainably made, and beautifully crafted products to create the perfect gift hamper for any occasion.

By choosing to build your own sustainable hampers, you’re not just gifting – you’re contributing to a global movement of positive change. Together, we can share joy, celebrate milestones, and make a lasting difference, one hamper at a time. Start building your own sustainable gift hampers today and give a gift that truly matters.

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If you are looking to show your team how much they are appreciated, attract and retain clients, or you have a corporate event and you want to create an impression, then our sustainable corporate hampers are just what you need. We have created the most exciting gift to give and receive which are packaged beautifully using sustainable materials, filled with delicious products made by social enterprises, and also include a storybook starting conversations about sustainability.

"Social Stories Club is a fantastic initiative that enables social enterprises to collaborate in such a creative way. The perfect way to buy gifts with a social impact" - David Adair, Head of Community Engagement, PwC