Fabulous Gifts under £15

Looking for a lovely present that won’t leave your wallet too light? We’ve searched out some fantastic Fair Trade and sustainable options so that you can give beautiful gifts – and know that you are supporting people and protecting the planet.

Order online via the links provided, or head into your local Fair Trade shop (online prices and availability checked this November (2025); local store prices and availability may vary)

Local shops:  Just Trading of Wallingford (JTW), Mustard Seed (MS) in Faringdon, RISC World Shop in Reading (RISC)

Photo: Tony’s Chocolonely

Personalised Fairtrade chocolate

A few years ago, we started noticing that more and more people were citing Tony’s Chocolonely as their favourite Fairtrade chocolate. Then we went to Ghana and found out that it’s one of the farmers’ favourites, too. Tony’s is seeking to end exploitation in the chocolate industry, and its support of the farmers is exemplary.

Personalised bars from £2.76, available at Tony’s

Photo: Bird and Wild

Wake up and smell the coffee!

Not only will you be helping the recipient wake up in the morning, but for every bag of coffee sold, you will be supporting the RSPB and the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Centre – and ensuring that the coffee growers get a Fairtrade price and premium. Bird & Wild only roasts seasonal coffee certified as Bird Friendly & Shade-Grown by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Centre and contributes to support the Smithsonian’s research and conservation programs.

£7.99 – Available to buy from Bird and Wild

Photo: Aura Que

Dress up your table

Aura Que works with women in Nepal to create these stunning and effective coasters. Hand made and dried in the sunshine, they are then hand stitched in a variety of colours and sizes.

From £5 – available to purchase from Aura Que.

Photo: Paper High

Penny for your thoughts…

Adding a much-needed splash of colour and unique style to your daily thoughts, these beautiful Sari notebooks come in a variety of colours. Each one is handmade and contains 30 unlined pages of khadda paper. They are made by a small family business in Rajasthan, India who promote women’s education and social standing in rural villages

Available from Paper High (medium – £6.36), Just Trading Wallingford, and other Fair Trade shops

Photo: Ethical Superstore

To your good health … and taste!

Zaytoun’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil is rich, peppery, cold pressed Palestinian oil, organically grown and fairly traded. Delicious for dressings and all kinds of cooking, the oil is made from hand-picked olives: buying it helps farmers in the West Bank to maintain their land and livelihoods.

Zaytoun also provides amazing medjoul dates – prices are generally between £4.75 and £6 for a 250g pack.

Available from Ethical Superstore, Just Trading of Wallingford, Mustard Seed, RISC

Photo: Just Trade

Starry, starry night

Just Trade has become synonymous with fairly traded jewellery and this range of hammered brass gives you lots of options in design such as stars, hearts, clouds and more. They’re handmade by the Flowering Desert Project, and by purchasing them, you will be supporting women from rural communities in Tamil Nadu, India. What’s more, the jewellery comes in a gift bag which is also handmade by artisans in Vietnam.

Available to buy from Just Trade (£11.50) 

Photo: Friendly Soap

Lather up!

Ethics come before profits at Friendly Soap: their ranges contain no animal products, have never been tested on animals, and they even use an ancient cold-process method. Friendly Soap is totally biodegradable and free from by-products which means there is no waste. As they pour, cut, stamp and pack in the UK, their carbon footprint is small too (and the packaging is 100% recyclable).

Selections available from Friendly Soap (boxes of four soaps from £12.50) 

Photo: Shared Earth

Warm for the winter

This recycled rag rug has been woven by skilled artisans using leftover fabrics from the garment industry which would have ended up in landfill. The best part is that no two rugs are the same! So either pop into a local shop to choose your colour, or let Shared Earth pick for you.

Available from Shared Earth (£12.99).

For the cat lover …

Earth Squared works with women artisans in Vietnam to craft goods of superlative quality (we’ve spotted their work in ‘luxury goods’ stores) . The women are trained on the job, have safe working conditions, and are able to take regular breaks and there is flexibility if children’s needs mean a woman can’t work. The women also have insurance and a pension.

Combine that commitment to Fair Trade with sweet design and the quality fabrics … and what’s not to like? Dog purses and highland cow purses are also available at the same price; rectangular purses for about £10.

Available from Earth Squared (£13.95)