The Shoebox Fairies
Analysis
The Shoebox Fairies is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wigan. It was registered in November 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending November 2025, The Shoebox Fairies reported income of £17k and spending of £15k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2021 to November 2025, income grew from £865 to £17k (+1857%), an average of +110% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2022, when income rose by 1542%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Shoebox Fairies sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Wise-Aid (£17k), New Life for All Nations Gospel Church (£17k) and The Ranmore Charitable Trust (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wise-Aid | Berkhamsted | £17k |
| New Life for All Nations Gospel Church | Dagenham | £17k |
| The Ranmore Charitable Trust | Folkestone | £17k |
| Wellspring Church (Southend) | Essex | £17k |