Ten truly awesome Christmas gifts you can buy to support queer-owned businesses
PinkNews’ 2025 LGBTQ+ Christmas Guide. (Queer Thrills, Urania, Queer Brewing)
We here at PinkNews love a festive treat, so we’ve come up with some ideas for Christmas gifts for your LGBTQ+ friends, family and allies.
It’s always great to support businesses and independent sellers who recognise the importance of the LGBTQ+ community and are inclusive in their products and services.
Here are 10 suggestions.
Cleo&Hooman
Your pet deserves to be pampered. That is at the heart of Cleo&Hooman’s modern pet-care products. The business was founded by Louie Marte and Michael McLafferty, who were looking for a solution to their pets’ specific needs.
Marte’s Frenchie had sensitive skin while the active lives of McLafferty’s pups meant they needed long-lasting products. This led to the creation of a place to find all the grooming essentials you need for your fur baby.
From Bark Butter to soothe irritated skin to Scrub-a-Pup-Pup paw cleaner, Cleo&Hooman have thought of it all when it comes to pet care. The products are free-from harsh chemicals and are allergy-friendly. Last year, Cleo&Hooman joined with GLAAD for the Protect Our Pride nationwide initiative. Writing about the partnership, Marte and McLafferty said: “As an LGBTQ-owned company, giving back to our community is paramount.”
Check out Cleo&Hooman here.
Freck Beauty
Co-founded by queer entrepreneur Remi Brixton, Freck Beauty celebrates self-expression and individuality. Among the brands’ bestsellers is the Freck OG, which creates long-lasting faux freckles. If you’re not looking for makeup, there are also skincare options. The company supports other LGBTQ+ beauty founders through initiatives such as its social media series, Serving Face.
Check out Freck Beauty here.
Gay’s the Word
Do you have a bookworm in your life?
A book is the perfect Christmas gift and there’s no better place to buy one than Gay’s the Word, the historic bookshop on London’s Marchmont Street.
The UK’s oldest LGBTQ+ bookshop is a fantastic spot to browse the shelves and pick out your next page-turner. If can’t visit the store, their online shop offers a curated selection of books. The lovely staff are always on hand with some great recommendations.
The shop also sells Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners merchandise, from pin badges to t-shirts.
If you’re looking for reading ideas, have a look at PinkNews’ book coverage.
Check out Gay’s the Word here.
Peccadillo Pictures
UK producer and distributor of LGBTQ+ films Peccadillo Pictures have been hugely important, particularly in the arthouse, independent and world cinema sectors. Founded in 2000, the company has backed many of our favourite films, from Are You Proud? to And Then We Danced and Sebastian.
A great festive treat for the queer cinephile in your life is a subscription to Peccadillo Pictures’ streaming platform. With a monthly or annual plan, you can have access to a curated range of LGBTQ+ features, shorts and behind-the-scenes material. Additionally, they have the Peccadillo store where you can buy DVDs and Blu-rays.
Check out Peccadillo Pictures here.
Queer Brewing
Founded in 2019, Queer Brewing is the UK’s first queer and trans-owned brewery. They produce a range of beer styles and flavours, so there should be something for everyone. The brand even has alcohol-free and gluten-free brews.
On top of that, they donate 10p from every can and every pint sold to LGBTQ+ charities who do vital work for the queer community.
Check out Queer Brewing here.
Queer Thrills
Have you ever needed new stationery and adult toys but not wanted to visit two separate shops? Well, Queer Thrills is the answer to this very specific hypothetical.
Bringing pleasure to your desk and bedroom, Queer Thrills is a unique destination for discovering original gift ideas. They offer hand-screenprinted apparel with a range of shirt designs, from rib racer tanks to baby tees.
Store owners Jade and Kristen describe the shop as the “Venn diagram of all our personal interests”, which includes themes of design, queerness, love, screen-printing and sex positivity.
Check out Queer Thrills here.
RadioactiveWolves
Etsy shop RadioactiveWolves stocks a variety of small yet cute gifts for the friend who loves little accessories. From LGBTQ-themed badges bearing the slogans support your sisters, not just your cis-ters and no terfs on our turf, to Pride paw necklaces, RadioactiveWolves gives “quirky” a new twist.
Check out RadioactiveWolves here.
Sponsor a gay ram
Name a more unusual Christmas gift than sponsoring a gay sheep. We bet you can’t.
Rainbow Wool farm in Germany is home to a flock of gay rams who have been saved from the slaughterhouse. They are cared for by Michael and his partner Jochen, who use the wool to make products – most recently, Grindr’s first fashion collection. All profits go directly to queer organisation LSVD+ to support the community in parts of the world where it’s illegal and dangerous to be LGBTQ+.
The shop is regularly sold out, so why not sponsor one of the gay rams? Each is named, photographed and has a personality biography, so you can get to know them: from the glamorous Jean Woll Gaultier to the snooty Prince Wolliam and the mischievous Wolli Wonka.
Check out Rainbow Wool here.
TomboyX
TomboyX began in 2013 when co-founders Fran and Naomi realised there were very few options for underwear inclusive of all sizes and gender expressions. When their original boxer briefs flew off the shelves, they knew they were on to something.
Now, TomboyX is a fantastic destination for LGBTQ+ individuals looking for undies. They stock gender-affirming products, from compression tops to tucking bikinis, as well as inclusive swimwear.
The company has compiled a holiday gift guide to help you find the perfect gift.
Check out TomboyX here.
Urania Perfume
It’s tricky to find the perfect perfume, and it’s often a nightmare to branch out and try new scents. However, if you’re looking for a gift that will make the move into 2026 smell gorgeous, Urania’s fragrances could be the answer. The owner of Urania is Winder Ton, who founded the London-based company to create gender-fluid fragrances. His vision is to help individuals express their authentic selves through uniquely crafted scents
Urania’s clean perfumery (free of hormonal disruptors) and gender-neutral fragrances make for a great queer-friendly present.
Particularly recommended is Queer Magic eau de parfum, a rich amber fragrance with base notes of palo santo, oud, sandalwood, tobacco, vanilla and labdanum. The discovery set is also a great option for the experimental perfume lover.
Check out Urania Fragrances here.
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