--- title: "Grimsby Shoeboxes — check charity number 1200386 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Grimsby Shoeboxes a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200386. Disability charity based in Ice House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/grimsby-shoeboxes retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:11:18.534Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Grimsby Shoeboxes is a registered charity (number 1200386) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £16,044 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Grimsby Shoeboxes? Registered charity number 1200386 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Ice House Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £16,044 ## What does Grimsby Shoeboxes do? We fill shoeboxes to give to children/families in Eastern Europe by other registered charities. We put in donated good condition items (clothing/toys/stationery/toiletries etc) & raise funds to buy new items. We accept filled shoeboxes. We also give shoeboxes, household items and Christmas Presents to local children/families in need. We are based at The Ice House in Victor Street, Grimsby. ## What causes is Grimsby Shoeboxes registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Grimsby Shoeboxes yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Grimsby Shoeboxes is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=grimsby-shoeboxes&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Grimsby Shoeboxes a legitimate charity? Yes. Grimsby Shoeboxes is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200386) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Grimsby Shoeboxes's charity number? Grimsby Shoeboxes's charity number is 1200386. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1200386? Search 1200386 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Grimsby Shoeboxes do? We fill shoeboxes to give to children/families in Eastern Europe by other registered charities. We put in donated good condition items (clothing/toys/stationery/toiletries etc) & raise funds to buy new items. We accept filled shoeboxes. We also give shoeboxes, household items and Christmas Presents to local children/families in need. We are based at The Ice House in Victor Street, Grimsby. Does Grimsby Shoeboxes have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Grimsby Shoeboxes. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Grimsby Shoeboxes? Grimsby Shoeboxes does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1200386).