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25 of the Best Corporate Gift Ideas
Let’s get real for a minute — many corporate gift ideas end up collecting dust faster than the office printer. This year, give something that actually reflects your company values, gets people talking, and does genuine good in the world. Enter Oxfam Unwrapped: clever, meaningful company gift ideas that do good (and feel good to give). Each card funds life-changing projects that help communities lift themselves out of poverty. And as a bonus, they’re delightfully punny. So, whether you’re thanking clients, rewarding staff, or planning your next round of corporate gift options, skip the forgettable swag. Here are some corporate gift options that show your brand means business in the best possible way. Corporate gifts that spark good conversations Give your clients something to talk about. The kind of gift that makes everyone smile long after the morning coffee’s gone cold. These Oxfam Unwrapped cards are guaranteed to start conversations, raise eyebrows, and lift spirits — all while tackling poverty head-on. Goat card: the gift that keeps on bleating This crowd favourite funds programs that help families build secure livelihoods through farming and training. In other words, it’s the greatest of all time. It’s cheeky, memorable, and a perfect way to show your company’s got a sense of humour and a heart. How to gift: Send a goat straight to their inbox — no barn required. Honey card: sweet deal for busy bees Support sustainable beekeeping projects that provide women with training in environmentally-friendly businesses so they can build stronger livelihoods. It’s a top pick for teams who know how to stay buzz-y while doing good. How to gift: Give a Honey card and watch your sustainability credentials take flight. Toilet paper card: a splash hit Flush with meaning, this card supports clean water, sanitation, and hygiene projects that are vital for health and dignity. It’s light-hearted, a little cheeky, and the most impactful toilet humour you’ll ever use in business. How to gift: Send a Toilet Paper card to colleagues who appreciate a clean joke and a cleaner world. Forest card: tree-mendous for the planet This Forest card helps farmers boost their crop yields, create a more stable and reliable food supply and transform the lives of people living in poverty. It’s a breath of fresh air in a world of wasteful gifting, perfect for brands growing greener roots. How to gift: Plant the idea with partners who care about climate action. Gifts that show your values Every business has a mission statement. But few can wrap theirs up with a bow and an invoice. These corporate gift ideas let you prove your values (and get a few smiles while you’re at it). Clean energy: power move Back projects that bring clean, reliable energy to communities. Because nothing says “future-ready” like renewable power and a well-timed pun. It’s a future-focused signal that your brand backs practical climate solutions. How to gift: Send a Clean Energy card with your next sustainability report — watt’s not to love? Disability rights: access all areas Support programs that promote inclusion and equal rights for people with disabilities. It’s a powerful way to show your company culture goes beyond buzzwords and actually walks (or rolls) the talk. How to gift: Choose Disability Rights to celebrate accessibility wins or your next inclusive design milestone. Rainbow inclusion: pride, not just in June Help fund initiatives that protect and uplift LGBTQIA+ communities all year round. It shows your values don’t clock off and you’re building a culture where everyone belongs. How to gift: Share Rainbow Inclusion with colleagues or partners who light up your team. Straight Talk: women’s empowerment, loud and clear Support Oxfam’s Straight Talk program fostering Indigenous women’s leadership and participation in decision-making. It’s a confident commitment to gender equality, from the meeting room to the halls of power. How to gift: Give a women’s empowerment card to recognise emerging leaders or trailblazing mentors. Corporate gift ideas that give back all year round Quarterly reports come and go, but impact like this sticks around. These gifts don’t just make a statement — they keep the good going, quietly outperforming any fruit basket on long-term returns. Safe refuge for women: shelter that changes lives Help Oxfam provide safe spaces for women and children escaping violence. A powerful gift that says your company believes everyone deserves safety and respect. It’s meaningful, compassionate, and shows real leadership (the kind that makes values visible). How to gift: Give a Safe Refuge For Women card when celebrating new partnerships or values-driven milestones. Christmas garden: the gift that keeps on growing Help families plant and harvest their own food all year round. It’s a garden with serious growth potential — perfect for companies that like to see things flourish (clients included). How to gift: Send a Christmas Garden card to nurture goodwill that lasts longer than the pudding. Clean water: water you waiting for? Fund clean drinking water and hygiene training that keeps communities healthy. Hydration and innovation in one neat package? That’s the kind of pipeline that makes everyone smile. How to gift: Share a Clean Water card when you want your gratitude to really flow. Menstrual supplies: because equality isn’t optional Support access to period products and education so girls and women can study, work, and lead with confidence. It’s a small but mighty reminder that equality belongs on every agenda, no awkward silences required. How to gift: Give a Menstrual Supplies card when celebrating progress that actually matters. Emergency food supplies: fuel for the future Provides nutritious food for people affected by crisis while helping rebuild livelihoods long-term. Consider it your company’s contribution to sustainable growth (fuel for futures, not just the next deadline). How to gift: Send an Emergency Food Supplies card when saying thanks to teams who always deliver. Corporate gifts that make employees feel valued Good teams meet deadlines. Great ones lift people up along the way. These gifts are perfect for celebrating milestones, recognising effort, or saying a big “thank you” without the awkward all-staff email. First Aid: a workplace hero Help improve health outcomes for the First Nations communities. It’s a smart way to honour your team’s problem-solvers (you know, the ones who patch things up long before HR gets involved). How to gift: Send a First Aid card with a note that says, “Thanks for fixing everything from spreadsheets to spirits.” Chicken: proof that teamwork works Fund programs that help families raise chickens for food and income security. It’s perfect for teams who know how to get things done and don’t mind ruffling a few feathers along the way. How to gift: Give a Chicken card to celebrate your next big win (extra points if they know they’ve done an “egg-cellent job”). Duck: keeping things running swimmingly Support sustainable farming projects that boost family incomes and nutrition. It’s ideal for colleagues who glide through deadlines like it’s no big deal — calm on the surface, paddling like mad underneath. How to gift: Send a Duck card when your team deserves a moment to float. Watermelon: slice of success Help families grow and sell fresh produce, improving food security and income. It’s a refreshing way to recognise great work (sweet, bright, and full of good seeds). How to gift: Share a Watermelon card to celebrate achievements worth savouring. Thoughtful extras and ethical add-ons Once you’ve picked your Oxfam Unwrapped cards, you can build on the impact with a few thoughtful extras to add a little flavour, freshness and fun. Think of them as the cherry on top of your ethical sundae (locally sourced, of course). Fairtrade coffee and tea: you brew-ty Upgrade your next client catch-up with beans that are as fair as your billing cycle. Every cup supports farmers earning a decent income and safer conditions. Why: it keeps your ESG goals percolating nicely between meetings. Where to find: Try Fair Coffee for a fairtrade cup of coffee that feels as good as it tastes. Ethical chocolate: a sweet ROI Because nothing says “team appreciation” like corruption-free cocoa. Choose Fairtrade or Rainforest Alliance-certified bars that treat farmers fairly. Why: it’s delicious proof that good ethics really pay dividends. Where to find: Go to Fair Coffee for a hot chocolate hit, or explore Be Slavery Free’s Chocolate Scorecard. Native seed or plant kits: grow-getters Send a little greenery that keeps on giving. Desk plants boost moods, clean air and give you something else to talk to on Zoom. Why: perfect for brands that love growth stories, minus the corporate jargon. Where to find: verified Aussie nurseries and native plant suppliers (just steer clear of anything invasive). Reusable stationery: write on brand Refillable pens, recycled notebooks and eco folders shout “sustainability” louder than your quarterly report. Why: proof your company can make its mark without leaving one. Where to find: explore the B Corp Directory for local eco-stationery legends. Body and self-care goodies: the spa-cial touch Cruelty-free soaps and candles from social enterprises create local jobs and smell like success. Why: a little self-care for your staff and a big lot of care for the planet. Where to find: browse Social Traders Australia for certified social-enterprise producers. Local gourmet gifts: sweeten the deal Fill hampers with small-batch jam, sustainable olive oil or honey from community beekeepers. Tastes good, does good, looks good. Why: good for bees, good for business and great for everyone. Where to find: choose verified B Corps or Fairtrade suppliers (reusable jars earn bonus ESG points). Experience gifts: corporate team-building with benefits Trade another branded umbrella for a volunteering day, tree-planting, or charity fun-run. It’s bonding, but with better snacks. Why: you’ll grow team spirit and community roots at the same time. Where to find: local councils and conservation groups often welcome corporate volunteers (don’t forget the photos for LinkedIn). Bundle with purpose Mix an Unwrapped card with one or two of these extras for a combo that’s clever, kind and conversation-worthy. Because great gifting shouldn’t be complicated (or boring). How to choose the right corporate gift Finding the perfect corporate gift idea shouldn’t feel like navigating a budget spreadsheet. Here’s a quick guide to help you find something that lands well with your clients, your team and your conscience. 1. Start with your values If your company champions sustainability, equality or inclusion, your gifts should too. Let your principles guide your purchases (not the nearest end-of-year sale). 2. Think impact, not clutter The best gifts do something, not just sit there. Look for gifts that create real-world change, like Oxfam Unwrapped cards that support communities and spark conversation. 3. Make it personal (but not awkward) A handwritten note still beats a mass email. Add a message that connects the gift to your relationship — even a little humour goes a long way. 4. Check the credentials Look for Fairtrade, B Corp, or verified social enterprise suppliers. If you can’t confirm where it’s made or who benefits, keep scrolling. 5. Keep it practical Choose gifts people will actually use or remember. No one ever forgot the company that sent them a forest or toilet paper (card, not the real thing). 6. Skip the wrapping drama Digital gifts and e-cards save time, postage and the planet. Who knew convenience could come with this much heart? 7. Give choice where you can Offer a shortlist of options for staff or clients to pick from. Empowering people to choose the cause that speaks to them adds meaning and cuts down on guesswork. A great corporate gift doesn’t have to cost more, but as you can see it can mean more. When you start with purpose, the goodwill naturally follows (and the feedback emails get a lot nicer). Ready to wrap up? If you’ve made it this far, you’re clearly not here for another branded swag bag. You’re after something that lasts longer, feels better, and actually means something. With Oxfam Unwrapped, your next round of corporate gifts can fund real change — helping communities thrive while giving clients and teams a reason to smile. You can even personalise the card with your logo and contact details (good branding never goes out of style). And yes, they’re tax-deductible, which might make finance smile, too. Skip the filler. Send the good stuff. Explore the full range of Oxfam Unwrapped gifts and find the one that fits your brand’s heart. Because great gifts don’t just look good, they do good. And honestly, that’s a wrap worth celebrating. Are you looking for corporate Christmas gifts? We’ve got some ideas on that, too.
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