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Rotary Shoebox Scheme

Also known as: Rotary Shoe Box Scheme

Using its specially designed shoeboxes the charity provides an all year round service for people in Britain and Ireland wishing to make gifts to people in Eastern Europe. The people who receive the shoeboxes are chosen by the charity solely on humanitarian grounds.

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Activities & Mission

Using its specially designed shoeboxes the charity provides an all year round service for people in Britain and Ireland wishing to make gifts to people in Eastern Europe. The people who receive the shoeboxes are chosen by the charity solely on humanitarian grounds.

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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£41,746
Latest Expenditure
£52,107

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 124.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 124.8%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£41,746
£52,1070 / 20
2024
£69,926
£46,0470 / 20
2023
£71,214
£74,8340 / 20
2022
£47,004
£54,3400 / 20
2021
£30,809
£39,8830 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Rotary Shoebox Scheme

What does Rotary Shoebox Scheme do?

Using its specially designed shoeboxes the charity provides an all year round service for people in Britain and Ireland wishing to make gifts to people in Eastern Europe. The people who receive the shoeboxes are chosen by the charity solely on humanitarian grounds.

How much income did Rotary Shoebox Scheme report in 2025?

Rotary Shoebox Scheme reported total income of £42k and reported expenditure of £52k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Rotary Shoebox Scheme registered as a charity?

Rotary Shoebox Scheme was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 April 2002 as charity number 1091507. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Rotary Shoebox Scheme?

Rotary Shoebox Scheme is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is NIGEL BRUCE DANBY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Rotary Shoebox Scheme operate?

Rotary Shoebox Scheme operates across 8 areas, including Bulgaria, Ireland, Moldova and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Rotary Shoebox Scheme a registered charity?

Yes — Rotary Shoebox Scheme is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091507.

Details

Address
10 Greenshank Close
Bamford
Rochdale
Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester
OL11 5QE
Registration Date
3 April 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3981911
Charity Number
1091507

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Trustees

NIGEL BRUCE DANBY Chair
Alan Stanley Ainsworth
Clive Gardiner
GILL DANBY

Also Known As

  • Rotary Shoe Box Scheme

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14 May 2026
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