Looking for sustainable gifts in Edinburgh? Whether it is a birthday, Mother’s Day, teachers present or just a little gift to show someone you care – we have what you need!
Welcome to the Edinburgh Furniture Initiative (EFI) Gift Corner, your new destination for thoughtful, environmentally-friendly presents.
We select the most beautiful, preloved items from the generous donations we receive and carefully present them specifically to be gifted. This means you can find truly unique, high-quality items from vintage glassware to collectable books and home decor that won’t cost the earth – all presented with ribbons and tags.
The best part? Our stock is constantly being updated, so there’s always something new to discover.
We offer a wide range of price points to suit any budget:
- Items starting from just
- Example Above (middle): two framed Winnie The Pooh prints, mounted and in real wood frames for only £5.
- Example Above (right): “Night in Set” matching mug and plate set, tied with gold ribbon and complete with hot chocolate sachets only £4.
The mindset around gifting is changing, and choosing a preloved or secondhand gift is quickly becoming popular.
We want to be at the forefront of that movement, showing that sustainable gifting doesn’t mean compromising on quality or care. Quite the opposite! A secondhand item has a story that a mass-produced item simply can’t match.
The Advantages of Choosing Preloved Gifts
The benefits of choosing preloved are clear:
- you’re drastically reducing waste
- you’re giving an item a second life
- you often get much more for your money
Best of all, when you purchase a gift from the EFI Gift Corner, you are helping others in the long run.
Support Our Cause: Donate & Shop
If you have quality items that you no longer need, please consider donating them to us. We take:
🌟 Home Decor: Vases, photo frames, candles, wax burners & melts, vintage ornaments
☕️ Kitchenware: Cake stands, tea cups, decorative plates, coasters, tea pots, coffee sets, chocolate fondue sets
🛀 Beauty & Self-Care (unopened only): Bath & body products, perfume, lip balms, make-up
💎 Jewellery & Accessories: Jewellery, scarves, purses
♟️ Games & Books: Board games, jigsaws, children’s & adult books
🍪 Individually Wrapped Treats & Drinks: Tea bags, coffee sachets, biscuits, marshmallows, hot chocolate sachets, Biscoffs
🎨 Creative Gifts: Artwork, colouring books & activity sets
🎀 Gift Wrapping Supplies: Gift tags, tissue paper, baskets, gift bags, gift boxes, cellotape, ribbon, bows
Every sale generates vital funds that directly support our services, helping those who are at risk of or are currently experiencing homelessness in Edinburgh.
Visit our Edinburgh Furniture Initiative store and discover the perfect sustainable gift.
Find us here – 454 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2RN
