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title: "Operation Christmas Box — check charity number 1112260 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Operation Christmas Box a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1112260. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in High Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/operation-christmas-box
retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:15:58.697Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Operation Christmas Box is a registered charity (number 1112260) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £118,917 (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 Operation Christmas Box?

Registered charity number

1112260

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

High Hill

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£118,917

Website

[www.operationchristmasbox.org](http://www.operationchristmasbox.org/)

## 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.

## What causes is Operation Christmas Box registered for?

Other Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Operation Christmas Box yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Operation Christmas Box 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Operation Christmas Box a legitimate charity?

Yes. Operation Christmas Box is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1112260) 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 Operation Christmas Box's charity number?

Operation Christmas Box's charity number is 1112260. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1112260?

Search 1112260 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 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.

Does Operation Christmas Box have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Operation Christmas Box. 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 Operation Christmas Box?

Operation Christmas Box's website is http://www.operationchristmasbox.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1112260).