Shelterbox Trust
ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and vital supplies to support communities around the world overwhelmed by disaster and humanitarian crises.
Activities & Mission
ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and vital supplies to support communities around the world overwhelmed by disaster and humanitarian crises.
Grants
Shelterbox Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £7,183,000
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- overseas aid or famine relief
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £17,956,000 | £21,584,000 | £16,741,000 | £17,950,000 | £11,573,000 | 142 / 85 |
| 2024 | £20,128,000 | £22,570,000 | £18,666,000 | £21,188,000 | £13,352,000 | 161 / 150 |
| 2023 | £26,152,000 | £23,064,000 | £19,209,000 | £23,397,000 | £23,397,000 | 140 / 150 |
| 2022 | £22,279,000 | £17,555,000 | £13,996,000 | £20,194,000 | £9,000,000 | 126 / 260 |
| 2021 | £14,193,000 | £11,664,000 | £8,094,000 | £15,470,000 | £8,200,000 | 124 / 210 |
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Frequently asked questions about Shelterbox Trust
What does Shelterbox Trust do?
ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and vital supplies to support communities around the world overwhelmed by disaster and humanitarian crises.
How much income did Shelterbox Trust report in 2025?
Shelterbox Trust reported total income of £17.96m and reported expenditure of £21.58m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Shelterbox Trust registered as a charity?
Shelterbox Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 March 2003 as charity number 1096479. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Shelterbox Trust?
Shelterbox Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Shelterbox Trust operate?
Shelterbox Trust operates across 18 areas, including Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cameroon and 15 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Shelterbox Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Shelterbox Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1096479.
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Registry Information
Trustees
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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