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Operation Christmas Box

Also known as: Uk4u - Thanks

The Charity despatches Christmas Boxes to unaccompanied members of the UK Armed Forces who are overseas and away from their families on Christmas Day each year.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity despatches Christmas Boxes to unaccompanied members of the UK Armed Forces who are overseas and away from their families on Christmas Day each year.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£118,917
Latest Expenditure
£134,921

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 113.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£118,917
£134,9210 / 2
2023
£129,701
£143,5260 / 1
2022
£132,325
£155,8760 / 0
2021
£71,429
£152,5030 / 0
2020
£33,188
£167,9700 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Operation Christmas Box

What does Operation Christmas Box do?

The Charity despatches Christmas Boxes to unaccompanied members of the UK Armed Forces who are overseas and away from their families on Christmas Day each year.

How much income did Operation Christmas Box report in 2024?

Operation Christmas Box reported total income of £119k and reported expenditure of £135k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Operation Christmas Box registered as a charity?

Operation Christmas Box was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 November 2005 as charity number 1112260. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Operation Christmas Box?

Operation Christmas Box is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Operation Christmas Box operate?

Operation Christmas Box operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Operation Christmas Box a registered charity?

Yes — Operation Christmas Box is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112260.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
24 November 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4018357
Charity Number
1112260

Trustees

Ciaran Thomas Scanlon
Neil Russell
Stewart Roy Sharman

Also Known As

  • Uk4u - Thanks
  • Operation Christmas Box

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19 October 2026
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