Getting a goat for Christmas might not appeal to many UK people, but if that goat was going to save lives in another country through a donation gift then the gift has extra meaning. A number of UK charities offer christmas charity gifts and they're a brilliant alternative to gift vouchers. They're also easy to buy and an ideal gift for everyone!

Oxfam Unwrapped: If you’re stuck for present ideas, go funusual and choose from 50 great gift ideas from the Oxfam Unwrapped alternative gift catalogue. All the gifts have been identified as essential by the communities where Oxfam works. 1. Build a Bog (£50) 2. Plant an Allotment (£24) 3. Grow Olives (£32) 4. 8 School Books (£8) 5. Busy Bees (£50) 6. Solar Panels (£35) 7. A Goat (£35) 8. 10 Buckets (£23)

Practical Action: Practical Action works together with some of the world's poorest people throughout Africa, Asia and Latin America to help lift themselves out of poverty. Buy a Pratical present like a fluffy duck or a goat can help communities throughout the world. You get a gift pack and free Nepalese gift with every order. 1. Fluffy Ducks (£10) 2. Chicken Tractor (£10) 3. Clever Compost Bin (£12) 4. Goat (£12) 5. Tiny Trees (£15) 6. Dynamic Donkey (£50) 7. Herd of Goats (£90) 8. Flood Siren (£143)