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In January this year, we signed up to Meningitis Now's 8,000 Steps a Day challenge.  For 2025, it's all about the squat - they're challenging supporters to do 100 squats a day in January to show their support and raise vital...

Our friends at Meningitis Now  have shared their new digital fundraiser which they've just launched, The 8,000 steps a day challenge… Pre-Covid, they estimated 8,000 people per year contract bacterial or viral meningitis in the UK – that’s 22 people,...

We're all familiar with the phrase, 'a dog is for life, not just for Christmas', a slogan etched in our minds through years of tireless work by our friends at Dogs Trust. Since 1891, they've been working for a better...

Since the Caroline Gardner brand started 30 years ago, we've been looking for ways to look after the planet and its people wherever we can.  We're not perfect but we're proud of what we've achieved so far, and are always looking...

You might be familiar with the old saying 'it's better to give than to receive'. Giving something away that you no longer use is a simple act that can mean the world to someone. That's not all though, the act of re-gifting...

This year we’ve partnered with the Royal British Legion to support the 2021 Poppy Appeal. All profits from this poppy tote bag will be donated to serving and former military personnel and their families providing assistance, support and guidance.

Find out more about the work of the Royal British Legion and the meaning of the poppy today.

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year we decided to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now by donating our profits of pink items on Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

This week is Viral Meningitis Awareness Week and we wanted to do our bit to share important information about Meningitis, and give you the chance to help us fundraise too!  For the next 24 hours we're donating 20% of profits...

We are proud to introduce a brand new, environmentally friendly eco pouch for all our Christmas card packs. Made from recycled bottles, this sheer eco pouch with fun neon ribbon drawstring closure keeps the cards clean and secure.

Back in August we launched a competition for budding artists and young designers aged up to 16 to design a birthday card in celebration of our 25th birthday. The winner would have their design printed and sold across the country, with...