Ultimate Christmas Gift Hamper
Ultimate Christmas Gift Hamper | The Perfect Sustainable Holiday Surprise
Looking for a way to surprise that special someone in your life with an extraordinary gift? Whether you're shopping for a husband, wife, best friend, cousin, or colleague, our Ultimate Christmas Gift Hamper is sure to make their day—perhaps even their year!
Why Choose Our Ultimate Christmas Gift Hamper?
Introducing the Ultimate Christmas Gift Hamper from our sustainable range! This luxurious hamper is the perfect choice for any special occasion, especially Christmas. It's packed with everything needed to make someone's holiday season unforgettable. If you've been searching for sustainable gift ideas that truly impress, look no further. Each product in this extra-large Christmas hamper comes with an inspiring story of how it contributes to making the world a better place. From delicious drinks made from wonky fruit to tasty snacks that build schools, the recipient can read all about these incredible social stories in the included story booklet.
The joy of receiving this gift extends beyond the high-quality items inside. Imagine the recipient’s delight as they learn that their new bamboo socks are helping homeless people or that their beautiful tea towel was designed by artists with disabilities. This is the perfect gift for the person who has everything or for anyone who values thoughtful, meaningful gifts. If you're looking for an impressive corporate gift hamper for a big client or a memorable team gift, this hamper will leave a lasting impression. No one forgets a Social Stories Club gift hamper—or who gave it to them. Plus, this gift is sent in sustainable packaging, with carbon offset for delivery, making it the ultimate ethical Christmas gift.
A Gift That Makes a Difference
Every item in the Ultimate Christmas Gift Hamper is carefully selected to ensure it not only delights the recipient but also contributes positively to social and environmental causes. Whether it’s empowering cocoa farmers, reducing food waste, or supporting artists with disabilities, each product in this hamper has a story to tell.
What's inside the Ultimate Christmas Gift Hamper:
- Caddy of Assam Black Tea that contributes to improving the educational infrastructure in tea-growing regions
- Loose-leaf Mulled Wine Tea that contributes to improving the educational infrastructure in tea-growing regions
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Lemon Melt Biscuits Dipped In White Chocolate made entirely from renewable energy
- Traditional Farmhouse Cheese Biscuits made entirely from renewable energy
- Double Chocolate Chip Cookies made entirely from renewable energy
- Triple-milled Organic Soap designed by a collective of artists living with epilepsy and learning disabilities
- Bee Free Mug designed by a collective of artists living with epilepsy and learning disabilities
- Dog Lover's Tea Towel designed by a collective of artists living with epilepsy and learning disabilities
- Selection of Chocolate that empowers local cocoa farmers by giving them company ownership and a fair deal for their cocoa
- After-dinner Dark Chocolate Mint Thins
- Dark Chocolate with Pretzel & Caramel (60%, 90g)
- Rich Cocoa Powder
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Handmade Lavender Candle supporting and empowering impoverished communities in India
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Chilli & Lime Cashews that help ensure smallholder farming communities can realise full and fair value for their work
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Apple Crisps made from wonky apples that would otherwise go to the landfill, helping reduce food waste
- Raspberry-infused Sparkling Water made from wonky raspberries that would otherwise go to the landfill, helping fight food waste
- Citrus & Vanilla Bath Salts that works alongside and empowers people with learning disabilities or Autism
- Lavender, Patchouli, Rose & Geranium Hand Lotion that helps improve the lives of animals and people in local communities
- Natural Cotton Tote Bag made using sustainable cotton, 100% of the profits go to improving the lives of rescue dogs at local charities
- Green Tea that helps provide employment to refugees to give them local work experience and job readiness skills to enter the UK workforce
- Brownie-making Kit that helps give people a brighter future through our support of Flourish NI (a Northern Ireland-based anti-human trafficking charity)
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Handmade Chocolate Truffles made by women who have touched the Scottish criminal justice system and are choosing to make positive changes in their lives
- Hypoallergenic Bamboo Socks made using eco-friendly Bamboo fibres. For every pair of socks sold, a basic essential is donated to someone experiencing homelessness
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Pamper Kit is 100% natural and cruelty-free and made using would-be waste ingredients such as coffee ground
- Luxurious Gift Hamper
- Story Booklet
- Personalised message to the gift recipient
The Perfect Ethical Christmas Gift
This Ultimate Christmas Gift Hamper is suitable for vegetarians and is delivered in sustainable packaging, with all delivery carbon offset to ensure it’s as eco-friendly as it is luxurious. Whether you’re looking for a gift that will impress a loved one or a corporate gift that will stand out, this hamper is the ideal choice.
Pre-order your Christmas gift hamper.
Send to Multiple Addresses
If you need to send multiple gift hampers to different addresses across the UK or internationally, we’re here to help. Simply email us at info@socialstoriesclub.com, and we’ll handle all the logistics for you.
Last Ordering Dates - Christmas 2024
The last ordering time and date depends on the delivery service you opt for:
Free Delivery - 11:00am on Wednesday, 18th of December 2024
Express Delivery - 04:00pm on Wednesday, 18th of December 2024
Guaranteed Next Day Delivery - 11:00pm on Wednesday, 19th of December 2024
The above is based on UK orders only.
When Do You Send the Order?
We aim to dispatch your order as soon as possible. While majority of the orders are sent out the same day, please allow up to three working days. Around the Christmas period, we can take up to two additional working days to dispatch orders due to increased order volumes.
UK Delivery
We offer free delivery for all our UK deliveries. Once you have placed your order, it will be dispatched using a 2-3 business days delivery service.
If you are extremely excited about receiving the gift and want to have it delivered sooner, you could upgrade the delivery service on the checkout page for an additional fee. If you want further assistance, please email us at info@socialstoriesclub.com and we will be happy to help you.
We understand that you may not want the hassle of sending out gift boxes yourself. To make it easier for you, we can send them out individually to different addresses across the UK at no additional cost. To have them sent out to different addresses, please enter the addresses in the note box on the cart page or please email them to us within 15 minutes of placing your order. Unless specified in note box (on the checkout page) or via email, your order will be sent to the address you provide to us under 'Shipping Address'.
Please note: With our gift hampers, if the recipient is unavailable during the first delivery attempt, the parcel may be delivered to a collection point for the recipient to collect.
International Delivery (US)
At the moment, we are only offering international delivery to the US.
We understand that you may not want the hassle of sending out gift hampers yourself. To make it easier for you, we can send them out individually to different addresses at an additional cost. If you would like to arrange this, please email us at info@socialstoriesclub.com before you place your order.
Recipients will not be liable to pay import charges and taxes as this will be paid by us. For any enquiries, please contact us in advance of placing your order.
Parcels sent outside Mainland UK may occasionally face delays due to longer processing time by the local customs office.
Which Locations are Covered By The Free Delivery?
For our gift boxes, free delivery covers England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. This includes Scottish Highlands and Islands and Isle of Man but excludes Scilly Isles, Guernsey, Jersey, and Faroe Islands.
For our gift hampers, free delivery covers England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. This includes Scottish Highlands but excludes Scottish Islands, Scilly Isles, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey, and Faroe Islands.
Please feel free to get in touch with us at info@socialstoriesclub.com if you have any questions about this.
Returns/Lost Product/Damaged/Refunds
For more information on these, head over to Section 8 and Section 9 in our Terms & Conditions.
Last Updated: 14th of December 2024.
General
1. How are the gifts packaged?
We have two types of packaging. Our gift boxes are packaged using a lightweight biodegradable cardboard box. Our gift hampers are packaged in a reusable hamper.
2. What is inside the story booklet?
Our story booklet shares the unique stories of social impact behind each item in the gift. The gift recipient will be able to learn how each item contributes different social causes.
3. Will the gift recipient see a receipt or the price of the gift?
We do not include receipts or invoices with the gift so the recipient will not see the price. Your receipt will only be emailed to you.
4. What if I am not satisfied with my gifting experience?
We stand behind the products we create. If you are not happy with the quality of your order or you believe your product has a manufacturing defect or shipping damage, please email us so we can make things right.
5. What are the dietary restrictions on the products?
We cater to wide range of dietary requirements and have pre-curated gifts for them. As a standard, all our gifts are vegetarian. We have a wide selection of vegan gifts as well. Please feel free to get in touch if you have other specific dietary requirements.
Ordering and payment
1. Can I order online?
Absolutely. If you head to www.socialstoriesclub.com, you will be able to place your order online.
2. Do you have minimum order quantities?
We do not have any minimum orders for any of our gifts available on our website. You can avail free delivery across Mainland UK regardless of how many gifts you purchase.
3. Do you accept payments through Credit Cards?
Absolutely. We accept payment via credit cards.
4. What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all common forms of payment methods - Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Maestro. To make it easier for you, we have also added more payment methods - PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
5. Where do I enter my discount code?
We have an option to enter the discount code on the checkout page.
Shipping and delivery
1. Do you offer international delivery?
Yes, outside the UK, we ship to Australia and the US.
2. Does the international delivery cost include customs charges?
International delivery prices include customs charges.
3. I need items urgently so how do I order?
If you have an urgent order, you can upgrade your delivery to a 24-hour Delivery service or the Guaranteed Next Day Delivery service on the checkout page.
4. Do you deliver to my door?
All our orders are delivered directly to the gift recipient’s door. If you wish to leave special delivery instructions, you can enter this into the instructions box on the cart page.
5. How much does shipping cost?
Shipping across the UK is free. The cost to ship outside the UK varies based on the country.
6. How long do gifts take to be delivered within the UK?
If you are ordering directly from our website and selecting the free delivery option, your gift will normally arrive in 2-3 working days once the gifts have been dispatched. If you wish to speed up the delivery, you can upgrade to either a 24-hour Delivery Service or a Guaranteed Next Day Delivery service. Head over to our Delivery page for the updated information on lead times and delivery timescales.
7. Can I track my order?
Once we send out your order, you will receive an email confirming that your order has been fulfilled along with a tracking number for the order.
8. Will I be charged if I provided the wrong shipping address?
To re-deliver an order that has been returned to us, we have a re-delivery fee.
Please note that you will not be able to change the address once you receive a delivery confirmation email from us, saying that your order is on the way. Additionally, if the people at the wrong address accept the delivery, we will not be able to retrieve it from them.
9. Can I upgrade my delivery?
Absolutely. We deliver all our UK orders using a 48-Hour Delivery service. If you wish to upgrade your delivery, you can choose from a 24-Hour Delivery service or a Guaranteed Next Day Delivery service. You will find these options once you have entered the delivery details on the checkout page.
10. What is the soonest I can receive my order if I am in a hurry?
The earliest we can have an order delivered is two working days. This would include one working day for us to prepare your order and one working day for delivery using the Guaranteed Next Day Delivery service.
11. Can I pick up my order?
At the moment, we do not offer the option to pick up your order. If this is something you would like to see in the future, please send us an email to info@socialstoriesclub.com.
Personalisation, Customisation, and Branding
1. What should I include in my personalised note?
We recommend that you tell the recipient that the gift is from yourself. This is also a great opportunity to let them know why you have chosen to treat them to an sustainable gift.
2. What colours can I choose for my branded corporate ribbon?
You can choose any colour and any design around your ribbon.
3. Can I customise the contents?
We have created a Build Your Own Gift Collection where you can choose the size and contents of the gift. You can also add a personalised message to the gift you build.
4. Can we include our own brochure or an additional item in gifts?
Absolutely. If you are looking to include your branded brochure, corporate merchandise, or any other marketing material, please get in touch with us and we will help you with this. We are very flexible and are happy to cater to your gifting needs.
5. We want to brand our hampers. Can you help?
We have a number of branding options available including branded belly bands and branded cards. If you would like to find out more about these, feel free to drop us an email or book a meeting with us. We will make sure that your brand is front and centre of this memorable gifting experience.
Impact
1. How do you decide which social causes to support?
We choose a variety of social ventures supporting different social stories. We work with brands who have missions that we really believe in and aim to work with a mixture of environmental causes and social causes.
2. Is the packing of your boxes sustainable?
All the packaging we use is sustainable. Our gift boxes are 100% biodegradable and are beautifully designed to show the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our gift hampers are made of paper and are designed to be reused.
3. Will the recipient know the gift hampers are sustainable?
Yes! All our gifts include a story booklet that shares the impact behind each product. The gift recipient will be able to enjoy these stories alongside a short story behind our social enterprise.
