WELCOME
All schools, groups and organisations that wish to support our mission to spread a little happiness to disadvantaged children and adults in Eastern Europe.
BOXES
They are available through the website, or from a local Rotary club that supports the scheme. The £2.50 cost of the box is fully inclusive.
Why support us?
We have been operating for 30 years and have delivered over one million boxes
We are a UK registered not for profit charity with no paid employees
We are a non-sectarian organisation, and no leaflets are added to the boxes
We operate all year – Not just at Christmas
The boxes only cost £2.50 each which is less than most on the market.
We are not associated to any other shoebox charity
There are three types of content for filling Shoeboxes
You choose the type of content for each box
NO FOOD OF ANY KIND INCLUDING SWEETS & CHOCOLATES & DRINKS
‘Expiry Dates on items need to have at least 6 months left’
CHILD ~ for young children
PLEASE NOTE: Boxes for children aged 0 to 3 years must only contain NEW items.
All boxes in this category will be opened and the contents checked to ensure that we comply with customs requirements in each of the countries to which we send your gifts. Failure to comply can result in fines being imposed on the charity or goods being destroyed.Boxes for children aged 4 and over can include pre-loved toys, but they must be in “as new” condition.
Cars, trucks, etc, balls, complete jigsaws, action figures, colouring books, pens, crayons, yo-yo, bubble blowers, wooden and plastic toys, pencil case, pencil sharpener, dominoes, modelling clay, plasticine & cutters, fluffy toys, dolls, stickers, writing pads, skipping rope, scarf, mittens / gloves, hat, harmonica, games, cards…
TEENAGER ~ For young people up to 18 years age
Sportswear, scarf, gloves, socks, hat, football memorabilia, writing materials, games, playing cards, tennis ball, tooth brush & paste, roll-on deodorants, comb, mirror, costume jewellery, make-up, hair brush, toiletries, school stationery, clothing repair kits, sketch pad, coloured pens / pencils…
HOUSEHOLD ~ For older folk & families
Scarves, gloves, hats, wrapped soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, disposable razors, shampoo, soap flakes, pan scourers, antiseptic cream, bandages, face or body creams, cosmetics, pens, writing pad & envelopes, T lights, candles, sewing kit, scissors…
BABY ~ NOW DISCONTINUED
WHAT NOT TO INCLUDE
NO FOOD OF ANY KIND INCLUDING SWEETS & CHOCOLATES & DRINKS
Battery operated toys, conflict related items, matches, inflammable liquids, inflammable aerosols (e.g.: deodorants & hair spray), seeds or any other living material, automatic washing machine powders. For safety – Please securely sellotape tops of liquid containers. Protect anything sharp and do not put anything sharp into the Toys box.