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ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and vital supplies to support communities around the world overwhelmed by disaster and humanitarian crises.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyShelterbox 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.
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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.
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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.
SHELTERBOX TRUST is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
SHELTERBOX TRUST is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (10)
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Latest news
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10 articles found
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Sentiment
NeutralHeart to Heart International is Seeking a Disaster Response Coordinator - Global South Opportunities
Afghanistan earthquake 2025: “The sense of loss is overwhelming” - Islamic Relief Worldwide
Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) is Seeking an Education Initiatives Manager - Apply Before 30 January 2026 - Global South Opportunities
FW de Klerk Foundation Internship Programme – Apply Before 25 January 2026 - Global South Opportunities
ShelterBox Distributes Tents and Hope to the World’s Refugees - The Santa Barbara Independent
ShelterBox Event Raises Funds for Those Displaced by Disaster or Conflict - The Santa Barbara Independent
Devon and Cornwall Top 75 fastest growing businesses - Devon Live
ShelterBox founder dismissed as CEO - Civil Society Media
Shelterbox sees second international break-away this year - Civil Society Media
A spot for treats in Lakewood Ranch - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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- 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
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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.