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The Shoebox Fairies

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1192361
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Sept. 16, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Nov. 16, 2020
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Ashland House
Dobson Park Way
Manchester Road
Ince-In-Makerfield
Wigan
WN2 2DX

Activities

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.

Objects: The Relief Of Poverty In England For The Public Benefit In Particular But Not Exclusively By The Provision Of Items To Individuals In Need And/or Charities Or Other Organisations Working To Prevent Or Relieve Poverty

Classification

How
Other Charitable Activities
What
The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

Geography

Region
Throughout England

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
Nov. 16, 2025 Sept. 16, 2026On time £16,927 £15,206
Nov. 16, 2024 Sept. 12, 2025On time £14,855 £15,359
Nov. 16, 2023 Sept. 12, 2024On time £9,739 £12,797
Nov. 16, 2022 May 1, 2023On time £14,207 £8,694
Nov. 16, 2021 Aug. 16, 2022On time £865 £341

Trustees

Name Appointed
Dr Emma Thornton (Chair) Nov. 12, 2020
Helen Doward Feb. 17, 2021
Kelly Parkinson April 13, 2023