Author Archives: Laura Hayward

Charity Christmas Cards: How Much Do Charities Actually Receive?

A collage of charity Christmas cards. Text reads '2025 Charity Christmas Cards. Eco-friendly, charity Christmas card packs available now. Shop now!'

As the festive season approaches, many of us look for meaningful ways to give back and one popular option is buying charity Christmas cards. But how much of your money actually reaches the charity?  The Reality Behind Many “Charity” Christmas Cards in the UK  The UK is the world’s biggest per capita consumer of greeting cards, […]

Shop with Purpose This Christmas: Cards for Good Causes Launches Pop-Up Shops Nationwide 

Cards for Good Causes, the UK’s largest multi-charity Christmas card and gift retailer, is once again bringing festive cheer to high streets and community spaces across the country with the return of its much-loved seasonal pop-up shops.  With Christmas fast approaching, the not-for-profit initiative is encouraging the public to shop with purpose, offering a wide […]

Thinking Of You Week: A Small Card, A Big Impact

Thinking of You Week is a lovely reminder of something simple, powerful, and easy to forget in our busy lives: how much it means to be remembered.  Running from 15th to 21st September, it’s all about spreading kindness by sending a card – whether for a birthday, a special occasion, a thank-you or a just […]

Celebrating Rosh Hashanah

As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp, the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, approaches. It’s a time of reflection, renewal, and reconnection. Families gather, prayers are offered, apples are dipped in honey, and hearts are filled with hope for a sweeter year ahead.  In the spirit of this meaningful season, sending […]

Is it too early to buy Christmas cards?

As summer winds down and the kids prepare to head back to school, we’re already looking ahead to Christmas. Yes, you read that right! Today, we’re officially launching our 2025 range of charity Christmas cards. We know what some of you might be thinking: “Christmas? Already?” So let’s talk about it – is it really […]

Cards For More Good Causes

Cards for Good Causes, the UK’s largest not-for-profit charity card and gift retailer, today announced exciting new partnerships with three leading UK charities – Prostate Cancer UK, RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) and Trussell.   Christine Ansell, CEO at Cards for Good Causes, said:  “We’re delighted to welcome these wonderful new charities on board […]

Celebrating a Wedding Anniversary: Traditional symbols and gifts

Wedding anniversaries are more than just calendar dates. They are milestones that mark a couple’s journey through life together. Whether you’re celebrating your first year of marriage or a golden 50th, wedding anniversaries are a heartfelt reminder of the journey a couple has shared. Many couples mark the occasion with everything from romantic getaways to traditional […]

Celebrating Volunteers’ Week

Volunteers’ Week 2025 runs from Monday 2nd to Sunday 8th June. Celebrated across the UK it’s a time to recognise the incredible contributions made by millions of volunteers across the country. Volunteers are the quiet heroes who make a big difference. Why Volunteers’ Week Matters Volunteers’ Week isn’t just a date in the diary – it’s […]

Celebrating Father’s Day in the UK

When is Father’s Day? Father’s Day in the UK is celebrated on the third Sunday in June – this year, that’s Sunday 15 June 2025. It’s a special opportunity to pause, reflect, and thank the dads, stepdads, grandads and other father figures who have made a lasting impact on our lives. Whether he’s the one […]

What to write in a wedding card

Wedding cards are more than just a formality. With many couples keeping their wedding day cards as special mementos from their day, cards are a way to share your joy, support and blessings. But figuring out exactly what to write inside that card can sometimes feel trickier than choosing what to wear to the wedding!  […]