What is ShelterBox?

ShelterBox is a charity that delivers aid to families devastated by conflict or disaster, giving them durable shelter and tools to rebuild communities.

Their global network make it possible to deliver aid to some of the most remote communities.

What aid does ShelterBox provide?

We deliver the essentials families need to begin rebuilding their lives after disaster.

Each disaster is different, and so is every community. We dont believe that one size fits all, so we spend time talking to affected families to make sure we provide the right support at the right time.

For some disaster-hit communities, our family-sized tents are the best solution until they are able to start rebuilding their homes. In other disasters, heavy duty tarpaulins, ropes and nails are needed to create emergency shelter or to patch-up damaged buildings.

We know that a home is much more than bricks and mortar or tarpaulin and tent pegs. Thats why we also offer other disaster relief items that are essential for survival and can help to turn a shelter into a home. Explore our ShelterBox aid in depth.

Who supports ShelterBox?

Her Majesty The Queen Consort is ShelterBoxs President and Royal Patron. Find out more about her relationship with ShelterBox.

ShelterBox is also supported by our global network of ShelterBox affiliates and a range of partners, including Rotary International.

What is the cost of a ShelterBox?

The price of a ShelterBox is a representative price based on thecost of a range of items that we often give to families in disaster situations.

The cost of the items vary from time to time, but we want to keep the ShelterBox cost the same for consistency. The average cost of a ShelterBox is £590 but one type of ShelterBox does not fit all and the contents can vary depending on the needs of the families we are helping.

We work hard to understand how we can best help families in lots of different disaster situations and we send a combination of essential items to best suit their needs.

In some cases, our specialist emergency tents might be the best solution for families in one disaster-hit community. In others, heavy duty tarpaulins, ropes and nails might be whats needed most. Some families might need mosquito nets to protect them from disease, whilst others might need blankets to keep them warm at night.

Some of these items will be delivered in a sturdy green ShelterBox, but in some cases, its more practical to send them separately.