--- title: "Boxes of Basics — check charity number 1186215 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Boxes of Basics a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186215. Disability charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/boxes-of-basics retrieved: 2026-08-19T01:26:41.518Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Boxes of Basics is a registered charity (number 1186215) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £98,768 (year ending 2025-05-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Boxes of Basics? Registered charity number 1186215 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £98,768 ## What does Boxes of Basics do? THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED, BY REASON OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT AND IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING SUCH PERSONS WITH FOOD PACKAGES AND/OR GRANTS OF MONEY. ## What causes is Boxes of Basics registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Boxes of Basics yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Boxes of Basics is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=boxes-of-basics&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Boxes of Basics a legitimate charity? Yes. Boxes of Basics is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186215) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Boxes of Basics's charity number? Boxes of Basics's charity number is 1186215. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1186215? Search 1186215 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Boxes of Basics do? THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED, BY REASON OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT AND IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING SUCH PERSONS WITH FOOD PACKAGES AND/OR GRANTS OF MONEY. Does Boxes of Basics have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Boxes of Basics. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Boxes of Basics? Boxes of Basics does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1186215).