Press releases

Brownie group’s community cake sale has global impact

Children from 4th Berkhamsted Brownies have raised hundreds of pounds for charity with community cake sale.

ShelterBox aid distributed to people fleeing violence in Sudan

ShelterBox is supporting thousands of people with essential items, ahead of a second project delivering emergency shelter and cash support.

ShelterBox responds to UK aid cuts

ShelterBox CEO issues statement on the impact UK aid cuts will have on the world’s most marginalised communities.

Insurance industry uniquely positioned to support disaster relief and climate resilience  

ShelterBox will be at the annual conference of The Association of British Insurers (ABI) for the first time.

ShelterBox supports over three million people as it turns 25 

ShelterBox has been invited by The King and Queen to a special event celebrating work in the humanitarian sector. 

Students fundraise by creating and selling big chocolate coins

The children are raising funds for charities supporting people in the local community and globally. 

Grandmother-of-nine ready for next adventure for ShelterBox

Valerie Allen is celebrating her 80th birthday by cycling 80km for charity’s Tent for Lent appeal

Tent for Lent: 40 days to support fundraising appeal

The ask is simple, fundraise for ShelterBox during Lent to help families who’ve lost their homes to earthquakes, drought, tropical storms, and conflict. 

County Down baker overcomes storm to raise funds for disaster relief

Ryan’s Cookie Box celebrates 10 years in April having raised more than £80,000 for different charities.

After school club supports people left without shelter after disaster

Cornwall school children raise more than £2,000 for ShelterBox.

Charity football match raises funds for Gaza and Sudan

BridgeLink Foundation raise vital funds and awareness of the issues displaced people are facing globally.

ShelterBox restocking warehouse after six major storms hit the Philippines

ShelterBox has just finished distributing aid including corrugated iron sheets, hurricane strapping, tarpaulins, rope, and tools to people most in need.    

Appeal for volunteers ready to make ‘global impact’

ShelterBox relies on volunteers across the UK to help raise vital funds and awareness of its work and the people it supports globally.   

ShelterBox supporting communities devastated after Tropical Cyclone Chido

Families uprooted from their homes after Tropical Cyclone Chido are being supported by ShelterBox and CARE Mozambique.

Croydon community group raises thousands for people affected by disaster

The Croydon Outdoor Pursuits and Social Events club (COPSE) holds an auction every year for ShelterBox.  

Dame Judi Dench reveals Christmas wish in playful charity film for ShelterBox

Dame Judi Dench brings her charm to a 30-second film encouraging people to give a gift that really means something.  

ShelterBox renews urgent fundraising appeal after tents destroyed in Gaza airstrikes 

For over a year Gaza has been torn apart by unrelenting and unpredictable conflict, with the need for shelter still overwhelming.

ShelterBox CEO issues statement as COP29 gets underway

Every minute, the climate crisis is displacing families, destroying homes, and threatening lives. Bold decisions and swift actions are needed to stem the greatest crisis facing humanity.