🎉 It’s a Month of Celebrations!
I can’t quite believe I’m writing this… but this is officially the 100th post on Raising Twins! 🥳 It feels like yesterday that I clicked “publish” on my very first blog post, and now here we are, celebrating an incredible milestone. July also marked one whole year of Raising Twins, which feels like such an achievement. And as if there wasn’t enough to celebrate already…
It’s my birthday this month, and next month it’s my twins’ birthday! 🎂🎈With so many birthdays in our house, I started wondering how many birthday freebies we were missing out on. The answer? Quite a lot!
So I’ve spent hours researching the best UK birthday rewards to create one handy checklist you can save, pin and use every single year. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian or simply looking for the best birthday bargains, this guide will help you celebrate without spending a fortune.
Save this post now so you’ve got it ready before your birthday arrives!
How Birthday Freebies Work
Most birthday rewards are really easy to claim.
Simply:
✔ Join the loyalty scheme
✔ Add your birthday
✔ Opt into marketing emails
✔ Download the app (if there is one)
✔ Wait for your birthday reward to arrive
Top tip: I recommend signing up at least 2 – 4 weeks before your birthday, as many companies won’t send a reward if you’ve only just joined.
The Best Vegan-Friendly Birthday Freebies in the UK
Although not every birthday reward is specifically vegan, lots of them either offer vegan options or provide vouchers that can be spent on vegan-friendly products.
Here are my favourites.
☕ Starbucks Rewards
Birthday Reward: Free handcrafted drink (Gold Members)
One of the best birthday freebies available.
Choose your favourite plant-based drink with oat, almond, coconut or soya milk.
Perfect for:
- Oat Latte
- Brown Sugar Oat Shaken Espresso
- Matcha Latte
- Pink Coconut Refresha
☕ Costa Coffee
Birthday Reward: Free cake or sweet treat
Costa regularly has vegan cakes and bakery items available, although they do change throughout the year.
Worth checking before you visit.
☕ Caffè Nero
Birthday Reward: Free cake
Vegan cakes are often available in-store.
🍩 Greggs
Birthday Reward: Free sweet treat
Greggs has expanded its vegan range massively over the last few years.
Depending on what’s available, you might find:
- Vegan doughnuts
- Cookies
- Sweet pastries
🥐 GAIL’s Bakery
Birthday Reward: Free pastry
A lovely birthday treat if you have one nearby.
Their plant-based options change seasonally.
🍫 Hotel Chocolat
Birthday Reward: £5 Birthday Voucher
Rather than giving you a specific product, you receive a voucher, so you can choose from the vegan range yourself. But you need to spend £5.50 to get the £5 voucher.
🍫 Lindt
Birthday Reward: Birthday voucher
Ideal if you love Lindt’s oat milk chocolate range.
💄 Boots
Birthday Reward: Birthday Advantage Card reward
Boots stocks loads of vegan beauty brands, making this reward really flexible.
💄 Superdrug
Birthday Reward: Birthday Beautycard reward
Great for affordable vegan skincare and cosmetics.
💄 Space NK
Birthday Reward: Birthday gift
Perfect if you fancy treating yourself to some premium skincare.
💄 Sephora UK
Birthday Reward: Birthday beauty gift
Another fantastic beauty reward.
🌿 The Body Shop
Birthday Reward: £5 Birthday Voucher
A great excuse to stock up on vegan body care favourites.
🌿 Rituals
Birthday Reward: Birthday reward
Perfect if you love luxurious bath and body products.
👕 H&M
Birthday Reward: Birthday discount
Ideal for treating yourself to something new.
👟 Nike
Birthday Reward: Birthday discount
Great if you’ve been eyeing up new trainers or sportswear.
👟 Adidas
Birthday Reward: Birthday discount
Another handy birthday saving.
👗 ASOS
Birthday Reward: Birthday discount
Perfect if your wish list has been growing!
👗 New Look
Birthday Reward: Birthday voucher or discount
👗 Joules
Birthday Reward: Birthday voucher
🎨 Hobbycraft
Birthday Reward: £5 Birthday Voucher
Probably one of the most underrated birthday freebies.
Ideal for craft lovers.
📚 The Works
Birthday Reward: Birthday voucher
Perfect if you’re planning to buy books, gifts or stationery.
🛍 Dunelm
Birthday Reward: Birthday reward
A lovely excuse to refresh your home.
🛒 Tesco Clubcard
Birthday Reward: Selected members receive birthday rewards or personalised offers.
🛍 M&S Sparks
Birthday Reward: Birthday treat
Always worth checking your app.
🛒 Waitrose
Birthday Reward: Birthday reward
Another one that’s worth keeping an eye on.
🎬 Cineworld
Birthday Reward: Birthday reward
🎥 ODEON
Birthday Reward: Birthday reward
🎳 Hollywood Bowl
Birthday Reward: Birthday bowling offer
Perfect for celebrating with family.
🌿 Dobbies Garden Centres
Birthday Reward: Birthday voucher or reward
🌼 Blue Diamond Garden Centres
Birthday Reward: Birthday offer
A lovely one if you enjoy gardening or browsing for home and outdoor inspiration.
Don’t Forget to Download the Checklist
If you’re anything like me, you’ll definitely forget one or two of these by the time your birthday comes around.
That’s exactly why I created the UK Birthday Freebies Checklist.
Simply tick them off as you join each loyalty scheme and you’ll be ready when your birthday arrives.
Birthdays are all about making memories, spending time with the people you love and, if you ask me, making the most of a few well-earned freebies too!
As we celebrate my birthday, the twins’ birthday next month, one year of Raising Twins, and our 100th blog post, it felt like the perfect time to share something that I know so many of you will find useful.
If this guide helps you claim even one birthday reward you didn’t know about, then it’s been worth putting together. Here’s to another year of family adventures, money-saving tips and celebrating the little wins together.
Happy Birthday when your special day comes! 🎉
Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I sign up?
Aim to join each loyalty programme at least 2–4 weeks before your birthday, although some brands recommend even earlier.
Do I have to download an app?
Not always. Some brands use email, while others require their loyalty app to issue birthday rewards.
Are all of these rewards vegan?
No. Some are fixed food or drink items, while others are vouchers or discounts that can be used on vegan-friendly products. Menus and product ranges change regularly, so always check before redeeming.
Can birthday rewards change?
Yes. Offers, eligibility, reward values and availability can all change throughout the year.
Disclaimer
Birthday rewards, voucher values, vegan options, availability and eligibility are subject to change and individual terms and conditions. Always check the company’s website, loyalty programme or app before visiting or claiming your reward.
