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What to Write in a Leaving Card for a Friend: 75+ Message Ideas
Can't find the right words to let your friend know just how much they'll be missed? Try some of the suggestions.
Emily Hanson
June 16, 2026
Funny Messages To Write In A Leaving Card
Got a leaving card to sign, want to make your message stand out, but you've got a brain block? Here are some great lines.
Emily Hanson
June 16, 2026
How Much Should You Contribute to a Colleague's Leaving Gift?
Unsure how much to contribute towards a colleague's leaving gift? We explain how to decide how much.
Emily Hanson
June 16, 2026
Best Alternatives to GiftRound (2026)
GiftRound is a very simple group gifting platform - we've rounded up some more feature-rich alternatives for you.
Emily Hanson
July 2, 2026
Best Alternatives to Thankbox in the UK (2026)
Looking for an alternative to Thankbox for a group collection? Check out our honest top picks here.
Emily Hanson
July 8, 2026
Best Alternatives to Collection Pot (2026)
We round up the best alternatives to Collection Pot in the UK. Organise your next group gift easily with one of these sites.
Emily Hanson
July 8, 2026
How To Gift Money in the UK: Ways and What To Know
If you're considering gifting money, this post will help. We discuss the main methods and some tax implications to consider.
Emily Hanson
March 24, 2026
What is an E-Gift Card?
In this post we explain what an e-gift card is and how it works - streamline your gift-giving with our help!
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
What to Write in a Leaving Card for a Teacher
Whether they're your teacher, your child's teacher or a coworker, Givetastic explores the best messages to write in a leaving card for a teacher.
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
Wedding Wishes: What to Write in a Wedding Card
Givetastic rounds up some of the best, most thoughtful wedding wishes. From funny to thoughtful our wishes will help you figure out what to write in a wedding card.
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
What is a Collection Pot for a Group Gift?
Looking to collect money for a gift? Givetastic explains what a collection pot is and why you should create one with us!
Ally Cherry
April 22, 2026
Ultimate Guide on How to Collect Money for a Group Gift
Read Givetastic's guide to collecting money for a gift and discover the best online and offline methods for money collection.
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
The 21 Best Gifts for Students Starting University
Got a friend or family member heading off to start university? Struggling to find a gift to say goodbye? Explore Givetastic's list of the Best Gifts for Students Starting University
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
The Most Popular Baby Names Inspired By Global Hotspots
They say traveling broadens the mind, but what they don't always mention is that it can also inspire your choice of baby names!
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
The Best “Happy Work Anniversary” Wishes for an Employee
Got an employee, colleague or boss who has their work anniversary coming up? Celebrate their milestone with a "Happy Work Anniversary" wish!
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
The 70 Best Leaving Messages for Colleagues
Explore 70 of Givetastic's Best Leaving Messages for Colleagues.
Ally Cherry
June 16, 2026
The Best Way To Collect Money From A Group Online
Are you in charge of organising a gift on behalf of a group of colleagues or friends? We discuss the easiest way to sort it all out.
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
The 30 Best Welcome Messages for a New Employee
Use one of our 30 welcome messages to introduce yourself, say hello and make a new employee feel welcome!
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
Sympathy Wishes: What to Write in a Sympathy Card
Finding the right thing to say whilst someone is grieving can be tricky. Let Givetastic help you find the right sympathy wish.
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
Messages for International Friendship Day
Celebrate International Friendship Day with one of Givetastic's special messages!
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
Maternity Leave Wishes: What to Write in a Maternity Leave Card
Maternity leave should never go unnoticed. Send the mum-to-be off in style with one of our maternity leave wishes.
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
Revealed: Dream Work Destinations Around the World
Are you hankering for a move overseas, but not sure where? Givetastic has put in the hard yards to uncover the most popular destinations to work abroad for every country!
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
Best Alternatives to PayPal Money Pool (2026)
We round up the best alternatives to PayPal Money Pool, for group gifts, splitting expenses, and more.
Emily Hanson
July 8, 2026
Business in Focus: The World’s Most Popular Business Trip Destinations
Business travel is back with a bang, but where is everyone going? Givetastic has scraped one million Instagram posts to reveal the biggest business hotspots around the world!
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
How To Set Up A Money Pool With Friends
Interested in setting up a money pool with friends? Givetastic explains what a money pool entails and provides guidance on the best way to set one up.
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
How to Say “Happy Birthday” in 69 different languages
Got a loved one you'd like to surprise with an international birthday wish? Here's 69 ways in which you can say happy birthday in a different language.
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
Destination I Do: The Top 10 Destination Wedding Spots of 2025
Weddings are going global - but where are couples saying ‘I do’ in 2025? We analysed 1 million Instagram posts to reveal the world’s most sought-after destination wedding spots.
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
How To Ask Coworkers To Contribute To A Gift: Sample Emails To Use!
Organising a gift for a coworker? Givetastic explores the power of well-crafted emails and provides sample emails that you can share with your coworkers when asking for contributions.
Ally Cherry
June 4, 2026
70 Retirement Wishes: What to Write in a Retirement Card
Know someone who is retiring? Use one of our 70 retirement wishes to help you with what to write in a retirement card.
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
Anniversary Wishes: What to Write in a Wedding Anniversary Card
Got a parent, friend or co-worker who is celebrating a wedding anniversary? Explore our anniversary wishes to help you with what to write in an anniversary card.
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
70 Engagement Wishes: What to Write in an Engagement Card
Has someone just popped the question or said "yes!"? If so, let Givetastic help you out with what to write in an engagement card with our 70 engagement wishes.
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
45+ Retirement Party Ideas: How To Throw A Special Send-Off
Throw your retiring colleague or family member the perfect retirement bash with these fab retirement party ideas!
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
40 Good Luck at University Messages
Got a loved one heading off to start university? Say Good Luck and Goodbye with one of our Good Luck Messages! Perfect for any student-to-be!
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026
35 "Get Well Soon" Messages for Colleagues
Got a sick colleague who is off recovering from an illness or injury? Use one of Givetastic get well soon messages to send you love.
Ally Cherry
March 24, 2026

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