Few charitable organisations are as well known and internationally recognised as Oxfam. Founded in 1942 in Oxford, GB, Oxfam was initially a famine relief organisation focused on alleviating the poverty and hunger caused by the Second World War. Since then, it has grown into one of the largest international NGOs in the world. Their projects now include education programs, poverty relief, disaster relief, climate change action, and clean water programs.
One of the ways in which Oxfam raises money for these causes is through its charity shops and website, where you will find a range of items at great prices. As one of the first charities to move into online retail, they made waves. Today, they also sell items that are ethically sourced and produced from around the world. Here are some of the things you can find in their online store.
- Books - Oxfam is known for books, so much so that it has dedicated Oxfam bookstores around the world. On its site, you can also find fiction, nonfiction, and rare or collectible books.
- CDs and Vinyl - Whatever your music taste is like, you will find CDs and vinyl records that suit you. You might even find cassette tapes if that’s your thing.
- Clothing - Oxfam sells casual and formal second-hand clothing for women, men, and children in their shops and on their site.
- Oxfam Unwrapped - Oxfam Unwrapped is a line of charity-focussed gifts that allow you to donate to causes on behalf of others, presenting them with a card that outlines the good cause the donation will fund.
- Sourced by Oxfam - The Sourced by Oxfam line contains a range of ethically sourced, sustainably produced, brand-new items from across the world. This line includes greeting cards, home décor, jewellery, and food and drink.
Shopping with Oxfam is cost-effective, sustainable, and has a feel-good factor that can’t be beaten!
Oxfam Condition Ratings
Oxfam ratings are in place to ensure you know what you are getting when you buy online. Depending on the category of item, the specific rating definition may change slightly, but generally speaking, items defined as new, mint, or new with tags are brand new and unused; very good items are used but in excellent condition without signs of wear and tear; good items may show small signs of usage, and fair means the items may have some cosmetic damage or wear. When it comes to clothing items in poor condition, they are not listed. In other categories, items in poor condition may be listed if they are rare, collectible, or have a specific niche interest for some people.
Oxfam Delivery Times
Delivery times can vary when shopping with Oxfam online. Secondhand items will generally be dispatched within seven working days of your order, while Sourced by Oxfam and Oxfam Unwrapped items will be dispatched within three working days.
Oxfam Returns
You can return both second-hand and Oxfam-sourced items to Oxfam by sending them to the
Freepost address listed on their website. Items must be returned in the condition you received them within 28 days of purchase (or 31 days for overseas items). Refunds will be processed using the card that you used to pay.
Oxfam Online Discount
Oxfam frequently runs special offers to give their customers even better value for money. You will see these special offers advertised on their
homepage. However, if you sign up for the Oxfam email newsletter, you will be notified when they launch new offers. You will also get a 10% discount code for your first order as a bonus.
