Is Boxes of Hope, Cumbria a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Boxes of Hope, Cumbria as a registered charity (number 1153106) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Boxes of Hope, Cumbria's charity number?

Boxes of Hope, Cumbria's charity number is 1153106. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1153106?

Search 1153106 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.

Does Boxes of Hope, Cumbria have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Boxes of Hope, Cumbria. 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 Hope, Cumbria?

Boxes of Hope, Cumbria's website listed in our register data is http://www.boxesofhopecumbria.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Boxes of Hope, Cumbria registered as a charity?

Boxes of Hope, Cumbria was entered on the register on 29 July 2013.

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Boxes of Hope, Cumbria

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Boxes of Hope, Cumbria is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief.

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What are the key facts about Boxes of Hope, Cumbria?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,816
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1153106
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Kendal
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.boxesofhopecumbria.co.uk

Quick answer

Boxes of Hope, Cumbria (number 1153106) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Boxes of Hope, Cumbria do?

Primarily the charity runs an annual shoebox appeal, collecting and sending in the region of 10,000 gift filled shoeboxes to Romania. It also holds various fundraising events to fund the same, and administers a child sponsorship scheme which helps the children who receive the shoeboxes to access education.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Boxes of Hope, Cumbria

Answers Boxes of Hope, Cumbria gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Boxes of Hope, Cumbria as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 29 July 2013
Where it says it operates: Cumbria · Romania

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Boxes of Hope, Cumbria registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief

Why is there no Clarity Score for Boxes of Hope, Cumbria yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Boxes of Hope, Cumbria. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Boxes of Hope, Cumbria?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Boxes of Hope, Cumbria a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Boxes of Hope, Cumbria as a registered charity (number 1153106) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Boxes of Hope, Cumbria's charity number?: Boxes of Hope, Cumbria's charity number is 1153106. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1153106?: Search 1153106 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 Hope, Cumbria do?: Primarily the charity runs an annual shoebox appeal, collecting and sending in the region of 10,000 gift filled shoeboxes to Romania. It also holds various fundraising events to fund the same, and administers a child sponsorship scheme which helps the children who receive the shoeboxes to access education.
Does Boxes of Hope, Cumbria have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Boxes of Hope, Cumbria. 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 Hope, Cumbria?: Boxes of Hope, Cumbria's website listed in our register data is http://www.boxesofhopecumbria.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Boxes of Hope, Cumbria?: The register records Boxes of Hope, Cumbria as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Boxes of Hope, Cumbria registered as a charity?: Boxes of Hope, Cumbria was entered on the register on 29 July 2013.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.