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.
GIFTS
We do this by sending Rotary Shoeboxes full of gifts, filled by our supporters, and then dispatched to trusted partners for distribution in the receiving country.
BOXES
They are available through the website, or from a local Rotary club that supports the scheme. The £2.00 cost of the box is fully inclusive.
Why support us?
We have been operating over 25 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 £2.00 each which is less than most on the market.
We are not associated to any other shoebox charity
There are four types of content for filling Shoeboxes
You choose the type of content for each box
CHILD / TOYS ~ for Boys & Girls
Cars, trucks, etc, balls, complete jigsaws, action figures, colouring books, pens, crayons, lego blocks, yo-yo, bubble blowers, wooden and plastic toys, building blocks, pencil case, pencil sharpener, dominoes, modelling clay, plasticine & cutters, fluffy toys, dolls, stickers, writing pads, skipping rope, scarf, mittens / gloves, hat, harmonica, games, cards…
BABY ~ Age up to 12months & New Mothers
This is given to new mothers and can include baby wipes, baby shampoo, baby oil, talc powder, bonnet, bootees and mitts, baby grow, knitted matinee coat, small soft toy or plastic rattle etc…
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…
What not to include
Please do not include in boxes the following: Food, sweets, chocolate & 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.
Download this information
Print ~ A4 Sheet PDF
COVID 19 : We have produced a general guidance document for those schools and organisations that wish to run the Rotary Shoebox Scheme safely. We hope you find it helpful. DOWNLOAD
Regular deliveries to
Ukraine – Kiev Moldova – Chisinau
Romania – Iasi, Baia Mare, Cluj Napoca, Tinaud & Siria
For full details visit Box Distribution