15 Ethical gifts For Mother’s Day 2023
12/3/2023
We’re coming up to Mother’s Day on Sunday 19 March, a welcome excuse to celebrate all of the inspiring, caring and supportive mum figures in our lives.
You might be treating your own mum or gran, the honorary mum in your life, a partner on behalf of you and your mini-mes, or a pal who’s acing solo parenthood. We’ve got present ideas for them all that show just how much they mean to you.
These are Mother’s Day gifts that give back too. They come from social enterprises supporting good causes and crafting products ethically and sustainably. Many empower and uplift women or are women-led brands – an extra nice touch on a day dedicated to celebrating women, right?
Whether you’re looking for a present you can hand over in person or a special something to surprise them by post, find it here.
Mother’s Day gifts for home decor fans
Amahoro Deep Woven Tray from Karakorum
Let them choose how this woven tray will best fit in at home: as a wall hanging, decorative piece or magnificent fruit bowl. “Amahoro” means peace in the Rwandan language of Kinyarwanda, a word which carries enormous importance to its makers, survivors of the Rwandan genocide.
Peacock Espresso Cup from Karakorum
Another beautiful find from the Karakorum team is this Guatemalan coffee cup. Renowned ceramicist Ken Edwards passed on throwing and painting techniques to local artisans, resulting in pieces like this. Pair with a pack of social enterprise coffee, so they can enjoy a brew with even more impact.
Natural Narrow Vase from Karakorum
Yet another beautiful find from the Karakorum team is the Natural Narrow Vase, made by a small group of artisan carvers in Kisii, Kenya. Pop in a few fresh or dried flowers for maximum prettiness.
Admirational flowers & scent
Strength & Stem Mother’s Day Bouquet
If beautiful blooms always put a smile on their face, how about this bouquet with a difference? These flowers create a long-lasting positive impact on the lives of survivors of human trafficking, who join Strength & Stem’s floristry training programme.
Signature Reed Diffuser from LoveWell
LoveWell is another social enterprise supporting survivors of trafficking and exploitation. Their Signature Reed Diffuser is an instant mood-booster, thanks to both the natural floral scent and the social mission it represents.
Gifts for mums on the go
Phone Crossbody from BEEN London
The accessory they didn’t know they needed, courtesy of BEEN London. Another example of upcycling, this neat crossbody started life as tannery offcuts and trimmings discarded by the fashion industry.
Recycled Leather Pen/Pencil Pouch from VENT For Change
Are they a constant note scribbler? They’ll love having a place to keep their pen handy at all times. As well as being made from recycled materials, VENT For Change’s pouch funds children’s education projects.
Original Laptop Case from Elephant Branded
Ideal if they’re often on the road for work, Elephant Branded’s laptop cases are cleverly crafted from recycled cement bags in Cambodia. There’s an educational mission too: every case funds the delivery of notebooks to school kids in Africa and Asia.
Mother’s Day gifts for pampering moments
DIY Bath Salts Kit by Scintilla
Set them up for some self-care, with a dash of creativity. Just as relaxing as soaking in a bath is mixing up the salts, essential oils and dried cornflowers in this kit. The brand behind it handmakes their eco-friendly, cruelty-free range and donates 10% of profits to two charities.
The Me-Time Pamper Gift Box
Why not offer to watch the little ones or cover some chores while mum makes the most of The Me-Time Pamper Gift Box? It contains four self-care essentials for carving out much-needed moments of calmness.
These relaxing products also take care of others by supporting important causes. For instance, 10% of profits from the Delhicious Body scrub go to an anti-human-trafficking charity, while the dreamy LUX LUZ candle supports survivors of domestic abuse.
Cotton Slippers from SO JUST SHOP
Surprise them with a fresh pair of slippers made from natural cotton, for a little spa-like luxury at home. Like the whole SO JUST SHOP collection, these are ethically sourced from female artisans.
Mother’s Day gifts for new mums
Khushi Kantha Blanket
A present for mums which supports mums. Khushi Kantha’s traditional Bangladeshi blankets are handmade by women artisans who are given a chance to provide for themselves and their families through the brand, using their superb stitching skills.
Made of old cotton saris in bright, happy (Khushi actually means happy in Bengali) colours, the blankets are practical too. They can be everything from a makeshift changing mat to a sun shade.
Mother’s Day gifts for their passions
The Classic Yogi Cork Yoga Mat
Has your mum caught the yoga bug? They’ll love rolling out the extra grippy, naturally self-cleaning yoga mat from CorkYogis. Their products are all sustainably made from Portuguese cork, plus they raise money for the Destiny Reflection Foundation, a charity that supports survivors of human trafficking in India.
Linen Apron from Goldfinger
For keen cooks, gift them an apron that’s as thoughtfully made as their signature dish. This one is designed and crafted in the Goldfinger studio, where artisans from less advantaged backgrounds learn practical and business skills to help them succeed.
The Chocolate Lover Letterbox Gift
They’re sure to be converts to the world of social enterprise chocolates once they get a taste of this selection. From a creamy white chocolate by Divine to Raw Halo’s 76% vegan bar, there’s a cracking range for them to nibble through.
Rare Tea Gaiwan Travel Set by Rare Tea Company
If a proper tea is one of their ultimate joys, they’ll be thrilled with this travel set enabling the perfect brew wherever they go. Equally as pleasing is the Rare Tea Company’s ethos. Only ethically sourced, organic teas of the finest flavour make the cut in their collection.
If in doubt, send a Mother’s Day gift card…
Still unsure what they’d most love to unwrap this Mother’s Day? Leave the choice in their hands with a gift card. They’ll have a whole year to pick something that resonates with them, among our complete range of products with purpose.
