--- title: "Boxes of Hope, Cumbria — check charity number 1153106 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Boxes of Hope, Cumbria a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1153106. Education/training charity based in Kendal. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/boxes-of-hope-cumbria retrieved: 2026-08-19T01:28:16.786Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Boxes of Hope, Cumbria is a registered charity (number 1153106) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £5,816 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Hope, Cumbria? Registered charity number 1153106 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Kendal Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £5,816 Website [www.boxesofhopecumbria.co.uk](http://www.boxesofhopecumbria.co.uk/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Boxes of Hope, Cumbria 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-hope-cumbria&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.boxesofhopecumbria.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Boxes of Hope, Cumbria a legitimate charity? Yes. Boxes of Hope, Cumbria is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1153106) 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 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 is http://www.boxesofhopecumbria.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1153106).