The Shoebox Fairies (number 1192361) 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 The Shoebox Fairies do?
The Shoebox Fairies are an independent UK charity based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. Although our Christmas Shoebox Appeal is by far our biggest campaign, our smaller projects which run throughout the year are equally important in helping support those in vulnerable groups.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Shoebox Fairies
Answers The Shoebox Fairies gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 16 November 2025, 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 does not record The Shoebox Fairies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
The Shoebox Fairies's annual return for the year ending 16 November 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.
Reported activities: 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 The Shoebox Fairies registered for?
The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Shoebox Fairies yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Shoebox Fairies.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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The register data used for this profile lists The Shoebox Fairies as a registered charity (number 1192361) 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 The Shoebox Fairies's charity number?
The Shoebox Fairies's charity number is 1192361. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1192361?
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What does The Shoebox Fairies do?
The Shoebox Fairies are an independent UK charity based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. Although our Christmas Shoebox Appeal is by far our biggest campaign, our smaller projects which run throughout the year are equally important in helping support those in vulnerable groups.
Does The Shoebox Fairies have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Shoebox Fairies. 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 The Shoebox Fairies?
The Shoebox Fairies's website listed in our register data is http://www.theshoeboxfairies.com. 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 The Shoebox Fairies?
The register does not record The Shoebox Fairies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Shoebox Fairies's trustees paid?
The Shoebox Fairies's annual return for the year ending 16 November 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Shoebox Fairies registered as a charity?
The Shoebox Fairies was entered on the register on 16 November 2020.