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Leaving gifts for colleagues

Looking for leaving gifts for colleagues that say thank you and good luck in one go? When someone moves on to a new job, a new city or a new chapter, a small present from the team is a lovely way to mark the moment. This guide brings together good luck charms, lanyards for the new office, jewellery with a meaning and pop-up cards, along with practical tips for collecting from the team. Every gift shown is a real product from our shop, and the prices are the current ones.

The best leaving gifts look forward as well as back. A lucky clover, a key pendant or a lanyard for their new pass all carry a quiet message about the next step, while a piece linked to a hobby shows that you have noticed who they are outside work.

You do not need a large collection to give something memorable. A thoughtful small gift and a card signed by everyone often mean more than an expensive present, and the sections below will help you find something that suits the person and the budget.

Good luck charms for a new start

A good luck charm is one of the most fitting leaving gifts, because it wishes them well for whatever comes next. Lucky clover brooches, clover pendants and a make a wish cloud pendant are small enough to wear every day, and each one carries a simple message that does not need explaining.

A clover brooch looks smart on the lapel of a jacket for the first day in a new role, while a clover pendant suits someone who prefers to keep jewellery simple. A lucky coin with a thinking of you message is a sweet token for a pocket or a purse, ideal for the colleague who does not wear jewellery at all.

These charms are also a good choice when the team does not know the person very well, because the meaning is universal. Whether they are starting a new job, going back to study or moving abroad, everyone can do with a little extra luck.

See our good luck gifts guide

Lanyards and card holders for the new job

A new job often means a new pass, so a lanyard or card holder is a practical leaving gift that they will use from the very first morning. It is also a nice reminder of their old team every time they reach for it.

Our designs include butterflies, peacock feathers, sunflowers, floral prints, piano keys, the periodic table and a world stamp travel pattern. The travel design is a lovely choice for someone moving abroad or taking a career break, and the science lanyard suits anyone heading into a lab or a classroom.

If you are not sure whether their new workplace allows patterned lanyards, a card holder they can keep in a bag is just as useful and still feels personal.

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Jewellery with a meaning

Jewellery makes a lasting leaving gift, particularly a piece with a message behind it. A key pendant suggests a door opening onto something new, a star or moon design wishes them well on their way, and a lock and key heart is a warm choice for a colleague who has become a real friend.

Constellation earrings or a moon and star ear climber suit someone who likes something a little different, while a simple star pendant is easy to wear with almost anything. Each of these pieces can be paired with a short note explaining why you chose it, which makes a small gift feel far more personal.

If the whole team is chipping in, jewellery is a good way to give one lovely present rather than several small ones, and it is light and easy to post if they have already moved on.

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Leaving gifts for colleagues with a hobby

One of the nicest ways to say goodbye is to show that you know them beyond their job title. Think about what they talked about at lunch or over a cup of tea, and choose a gift that nods to it.

An artist palette brooch suits a colleague who paints at weekends, a pen nib brooch is perfect for a writer or someone heading into publishing, and musical note or treble clef earrings are a lovely choice for a singer or a musician. For a keen gardener, our watering can and flower pot earrings make a cheerful send-off as they swap the office for the allotment.

Hobby gifts also work well when the team wants something more personal than a generic present, and they make great talking points in a new workplace.

See our gifts for gardeners guide

A card the whole team can sign

A leaving card is often the part people keep longest, so it is worth choosing one that stands out. Our pop-up cards open into a three-dimensional scene of flowers, which gives plenty of space around the design for everyone to write a message and makes the card a small keepsake in its own right.

A thank you pop-up card is a particularly good fit for a colleague who has helped everyone at some point, and a floral bouquet design is a lovely, neutral choice that suits almost anyone.

Pass the card around quietly a few days before the leaving date so that people have time to write something thoughtful rather than a rushed line. A few warm memories from the team will mean more than any gift.

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Collecting from the team

When several people want to contribute, a little organisation keeps the collection fair and discreet. Choose one person to hold the money and keep a simple note of who has given, but never share the amounts, because everyone's circumstances are different and nobody should feel pressured to give more than they can.

Set a closing date a few days before the leaving date so that there is time to order the gift and pass the card around. It also helps to agree the kind of present in advance, so that you are not choosing at the last minute with a pile of loose change.

If the collection is generous, consider combining a main gift with a card and a smaller extra, such as a lucky charm alongside a piece of jewellery. We offer free UK delivery on orders of £30 or more, which makes it easy to put everything into one order.

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FAQs

What is a good leaving gift for a colleague?

Something that looks forward to their next step works well, such as a lucky clover charm, a lanyard for their new pass or a piece of jewellery with a meaning. Add a card signed by the team.

How much should you put in for a leaving collection?

Give whatever you are comfortable with. Collections work best when amounts are kept private, so nobody feels pressured.

What do you write in a leaving card for a colleague?

Share a happy memory, thank them for something specific and wish them luck for what comes next. A few honest lines mean more than a long message.

What is a good leaving gift for someone moving abroad?

Choose something small and easy to pack, such as a lanyard with a travel design, a lucky charm or a pendant they can wear every day.

Are good luck charms suitable for a man?

Yes. A clover lapel pin looks smart on a suit jacket, and a lucky coin is an easy pocket gift for anyone who does not wear jewellery.