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Shelterbox Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Shelterbox Trust

ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and vital supplies to support communities around the world overwhelmed by disaster and humanitarian crises.

Founded
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar international in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 83%
Peer average: 90%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.83
Program expenses£0.83 (£18.7 million)
83% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Shelterbox Trust is a registered international nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 87/100 for international charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £20M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Shelterbox Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.

Shelterbox Trust is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, Shelterbox Trust has £20M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 90% for international charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Shelterbox Trust is classified as a International organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £20M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Shelterbox Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Shelterbox Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 83% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and vital supplies to support communities around the world overwhelmed by disaster and humanitarian crises. Shelterbox Trust is classified as a international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: Shelterbox Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of £20M is well above the peer average of £1M.

Shelterbox Trust is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
83% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. SHELTERBOX TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

CL
claire goudsmit
Trustee

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

CL
claire g•••••••
Trustee
ES
Esme R••• J••••
Trustee
GE
George W•••••• P••••••
Trustee
KE
Kerenza A••• D•••
Trustee
LE
Leo S•••••
Trustee
MA
Matthew C•••••
Trustee
SR
Srikaran S••••••••••••••••••
Trustee
ST
Steven T••••• H••••
Trustee
SU
Suzanne L•• S••••••••
Trustee
VI
Virginia E•••••••• F••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Heart to Heart International is Seeking a Disaster Response Coordinator - Global South Opportunities
May 2026
www.globalsouthopportunities.com
Afghanistan earthquake 2025: “The sense of loss is overwhelming” - Islamic Relief Worldwide
Feb 2026
islamic-relief.org
Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) is Seeking an Education Initiatives Manager - Apply Before 30 January 2026 - Glob
Jan 2026
www.globalsouthopportunities.com
FW de Klerk Foundation Internship Programme – Apply Before 25 January 2026 - Global South Opportunities
Jan 2026
www.globalsouthopportunities.com
Form filed
£20.1M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£26.2M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£22.3M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£14.2M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Form filed
£14.0M revenue
FY2020
CCEW
ShelterBox Distributes Tents and Hope to the World’s Refugees - The Santa Barbara Independent
Dec 2018
www.independent.com
ShelterBox Event Raises Funds for Those Displaced by Disaster or Conflict - The Santa Barbara Independent
Sep 2018
www.independent.com
Devon and Cornwall Top 75 fastest growing businesses - Devon Live
Nov 2017
www.devonlive.com
ShelterBox founder dismissed as CEO - Civil Society Media
Aug 2012
www.civilsociety.co.uk
Shelterbox sees second international break-away this year - Civil Society Media
Aug 2010
www.civilsociety.co.uk
A spot for treats in Lakewood Ranch - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Sep 2008
www.heraldtribune.com

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Peer charities

Other international in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Shelterbox Trust This page 74 £20.1 million 83%
Practical Action 87 £33.1 million 86%
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development 87 £56.2 million 86%
Target Housing Limited 87 £18.6 million 100%
The Duke of Edinburgh'S International Award Foundation 87 £15.1 million 80%
Saferworld 87 £19.4 million 98%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Shelterbox Trust

What is Shelterbox Trust?
Shelterbox Trust is a international nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and vital supplies to support communities around the world overwhelmed by disaster and humanitarian crises.
When was Shelterbox Trust founded?
Shelterbox Trust was founded in 2003.
Where is Shelterbox Trust located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is Shelterbox Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10M-£100M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
Is Shelterbox Trust trustworthy?
Shelterbox Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Shelterbox Trust's website?
https://shelterbox.org
Are donations to Shelterbox Trust tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.