Shax
Shax is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, based in Dumfries And Galloway.
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What are the key facts about Shax?
- Registered charity number
- SC042940
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Dumfries And Galloway
- Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31)
- £339,426
- Website
- www.shax.org.uk
What does Shax do?
SHAX is a registered charity supporting individuals and families affected by homelessness and poverty since 2008. For over a decade, we have provided while diverting significant amounts of reusable household items from landfill. A core part of our work is the provision of Home Starter Packs, which help people sustain new tenancies. Many individuals referred to us move into accommodation with no basic household items. We provide starter packs that have all the items need to live in a home as anyone would take for granted, they are provided free to alll recipients fro our referral system set up…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Shax a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Shax is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042940) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
- What is Shax's charity number?
- Shax's charity number is SC042940. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC042940?
- Search SC042940 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
- What does Shax do?
- SHAX is a registered charity supporting individuals and families affected by homelessness and poverty since 2008. For over a decade, we have provided while diverting significant amounts of reusable household items from landfill. A core part of our work is the provision of Home Starter Packs, which help people sustain new tenancies. Many individuals referred to us move into accommodation with no basic household items. We provide starter packs that have all the items need to live in a home as anyone would take for granted, they are provided free to alll recipients fro our referral system set up…
- Does Shax have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shax. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
- How can I donate to Shax?
- Shax's website is http://www.shax.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.