Give new life to unwanted Christmas gifts and help fund critical programs that support children in need
With the holiday season in full swing or wrapping up, you might be looking to regift some presents that didn’t quite hit the mark for you.
You’re definitely not alone. Research shows that nearly a third of Australians expect to receive gifts they’ll never use every holiday season. Instead of tossing your presents away and contributing to landfill, why not donate them to Save the Children’s Op Shops? If you received clothes, toys, books, furniture or homewares that you don’t want - you can be sure that someone out there does!
Save The Children has been championing children's rights for over 100 years. We believe every child deserves a bright future. We do everything we can to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes children are the most vulnerable, which is why we rapidly respond to save children's lives. We always make sure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. Here’s how donating Christmas presents and other goods supports children in need.
Guilt-free regifting that’s great for the environment
As well as making the day of another shopper, your generous Christmas gift donation to a Save the Children Op Shop near you helps us continue our work to support children through important programs that keep kids healthy, educated and safe in Australia and around the world.
Money raised from sales at Save the Children Op Shops supports important work like nutrition screening and immunisation programs, education programs that keep kids in school, and programs that build the resilience of communities to the impact of the climate crisis. Here are some other great benefits you can get from your festive donations:
- Encouraging kids to donate unwanted gifts or last year’s toys for Christmas is a great opportunity for them to learn about kindness and other children who may not be as fortunate.
- Gifts for charity declutter your home and kick off the new year with a fresh start, all while making a difference.
- Keeping items out of the trash cuts down on waste and helps support a more sustainable future.
Keep the spirit of giving alive after Christmas
Donating your unwanted gifts is a beautiful way to keep the joy of Christmas alive throughout the new year. By giving a gift to our Op Shops or making a charity donation as a Christmas gift, you’re sharing your holiday spirit with children who need it most.
Check out our guide if you need help deciding what goods or gifts to donate. We partner with groups like UPPAREL to give materials that can't be sold a second life, turning them into useful items like socks, blankets, and even basketball courts and playground equipment!
Start your new year off right by handing your gifts to one of our Op Shop’s friendly volunteers or popping them in the donation bin near the front of the stores to help children have a happier and healthier year.