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Father’s Day finds with a social echo

What to get the man who has everything? Double up on the love with a gift with a social echo

The dutiful father. The man who has everything: the tiny screwdrivers you need for fixing your glasses, an array of wall plugs, an encyclopedic knowledge of every single World Cup winner. What do you get the man who has everything as a thank you for being your father?

Well, the cheek in all of us would say he had everything the day you were born. But let’s face it, he also needs things like socks (dads love socks!), mugs (what dad doesn’t love a proper brew?) and probably a water bottle too because he maybe, probably, definitely needs to drink more water.

Luckily for you, we’ve put it all together in a handy collection and all with a social echo! Every item purchased from The Big Issue Shop gives you the opportunity to use your spending power for good.

Socks, the traditional gift for dad, might seem like a cop out but when he learns about the story behind them he’s bound to be delighted.

Jollie’s is a “more than profit” enterprise passionate about creating tangible opportunities to support homeless charities. With socks being top of the list for many donation wish lists, Jollie’s wear a pair, share a pair model donates a pair of hardy hiking socks to a homeless charity in your local area.

The British made cotton socks come in a recyclable tin can (perfect for also storing coins, random DIY tidbits and other pocket lint) and in a range of fun colours and patterns.

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Once his socks are firmly on his feet, it’s the ideal time to make him a cuppa. Whether it’s a custom King of Dads mug or one of our popular covers, we’re sure your dad will be delighted by a good solid brew (or at least pretend to like it for your sake).

And whether it’s a fishing trip, out in the garden, playing sports or even just spectating, we all know we should be drinking more water. Give your dad a hand to keep hydrated and ditch the plastic with a reusable water bottle from Jerry.  

All profits from the sale of Jerry’s beautiful reusable water bottles go to making clean water projects in India and Tanzania.

Available in two different sizes (550ml and 750ml) the matt brushed and mirrored stainless steel bottles are free from Bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates, lead, and other toxins, the bottles come with a lifetime warranty.

So even if you think the best gift your dad will ever have is you, how about you hook him up with a little something to make his days brighter, and all with a social echo!

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