Shax
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Shax is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.
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What are the key facts about Shax?
- Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
- £339,426
- Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
- £352,342
- Registered charity number
- SC042940
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Dumfries And Galloway
- Website
- www.shax.org.uk
Quick answer
What does Shax do?
SHAX is a registered charity supporting individuals and families affected by homelessness and poverty since 2008. For over a decade, we have provided while diverting significant amounts of reusable household items from landfill. A core part of our work is the provision of Home Starter Packs, which help people sustain new tenancies. Many individuals referred to us move into accommodation with no basic household items. We provide starter packs that have all the items need to live in a home as anyone would take for granted, they are provided free to alll recipients fro our referral system set up…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shax
Answers Shax gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Dumfries And Galloway
What causes is Shax registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Shax a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Shax as a registered charity (number SC042940) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Shax's charity number?
- Shax's charity number is SC042940. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC042940?
- Search SC042940 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
- What does Shax do?
- SHAX is a registered charity supporting individuals and families affected by homelessness and poverty since 2008. For over a decade, we have provided while diverting significant amounts of reusable household items from landfill. A core part of our work is the provision of Home Starter Packs, which help people sustain new tenancies. Many individuals referred to us move into accommodation with no basic household items. We provide starter packs that have all the items need to live in a home as anyone would take for granted, they are provided free to alll recipients fro our referral system set up…
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- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shax. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
- How can I donate to Shax?
- Shax's website listed in our register data is http://www.shax.org.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 Shax registered as a charity?
- Shax was entered on the register on 15 February 2012.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.