--- title: "The Gift of Giving- Shoebox Appeal — check charity number 1183544 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Gift of Giving- Shoebox Appeal a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1183544. Disability charity based in Puriton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-gift-of-giving-shoebox-appeal retrieved: 2026-08-26T01:31:13.469Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Gift of Giving- Shoebox Appeal is a registered charity (number 1183544) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £7,000 (year ending 2025-01-19). 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 The Gift of Giving- Shoebox Appeal? Registered charity number 1183544 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Puriton Latest income (year ending 2025-01-19) £7,000 Website [www.facebook.com/groups/1656232844660117](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656232844660117/) ## What does The Gift of Giving- Shoebox Appeal do? We support local families and individuals facing financial hardship. We ask the local community for donations of food and household items which we give to individuals and families that have been identified through schools, referrals and local services. All donations are sorted through and distributed from the trustee homes. ## What causes is The Gift of Giving- Shoebox Appeal registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Gift of Giving- Shoebox Appeal yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Gift of Giving- Shoebox Appeal 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=the-gift-of-giving-shoebox-appeal&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656232844660117/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Gift of Giving- Shoebox Appeal a legitimate charity? Yes. The Gift of Giving- Shoebox Appeal is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1183544) 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 The Gift of Giving- Shoebox Appeal's charity number? The Gift of Giving- Shoebox Appeal's charity number is 1183544. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1183544? Search 1183544 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 The Gift of Giving- Shoebox Appeal do? We support local families and individuals facing financial hardship. We ask the local community for donations of food and household items which we give to individuals and families that have been identified through schools, referrals and local services. All donations are sorted through and distributed from the trustee homes. Does The Gift of Giving- Shoebox Appeal have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Gift of Giving- Shoebox Appeal. 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 The Gift of Giving- Shoebox Appeal? The Gift of Giving- Shoebox Appeal's website is https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656232844660117/ — 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/1183544).