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Registered charity · No. 1192361CIODobson Park Way

The Shoebox Fairies

The Shoebox Fairies is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the prevention or relief of poverty, based in Dobson Park Way.

Quick answer

The Shoebox Fairies is a registered charity (number 1192361) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £14,855 (year ending 2024-11-16). 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 Shoebox Fairies?

Registered charity number
1192361
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Dobson Park Way
Latest income (year ending 2024-11-16)
£14,855

What does The Shoebox Fairies do?

The Shoebox Fairies are an independent UK charity based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. Although our Christmas Shoebox Appeal is by far our biggest campaign, our smaller projects which run throughout the year are equally important in helping support those in vulnerable groups.

What causes is The Shoebox Fairies registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Shoebox Fairies yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Shoebox Fairies 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Shoebox Fairies a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Shoebox Fairies is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1192361) 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 Shoebox Fairies's charity number?
The Shoebox Fairies's charity number is 1192361. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1192361?
Search 1192361 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 Shoebox Fairies do?
The Shoebox Fairies are an independent UK charity based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. Although our Christmas Shoebox Appeal is by far our biggest campaign, our smaller projects which run throughout the year are equally important in helping support those in vulnerable groups.
Does The Shoebox Fairies have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Shoebox Fairies. 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 Shoebox Fairies?
The Shoebox Fairies's website is http://www.theshoeboxfairies.com — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.