The ShelterBox Trust is a registered UK charity that provides emergency aid for victims of natural and other disasters anywhere in the world.
Since operations began in January 2001, they have helped an estimated 500,000 people and worked in more than 40 countries – responding to earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis, wars, volcanoes etc.
ShelterBox was set up by the Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard and all aid is distributed from its base in Cornwall. The charity is supported by international affiliates set up by Rotary clubs in various other countries including Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, New Zealand and the USA.
The charity's President is HRH The Duchess of Cornwall.
Shelterbox is often the first aid agency to get to a disaster, often due to Rotarian contacts in or near the disaster zone.
Read about the latest Shelterbox news HERE.
Watch a BBC interview with ShelterBox HERE.
Rotarian Tom Henderson, founder and CEO of the relief charity organization ShelterBox, appeared on the international news channel CNN on 5 September 2009 for being selected as a hero. More than 3,000 people worldwide were nominated in response to CNN's call for stories of ordinary people who do extraordinary work.
The report highlighted the incredible achievements of Henderson and ShelterBox.
"I'm delighted that ShelterBox was selected to appear on this year's CNN Heroes," says Henderson, member of the Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard, Cornwall, England. "I would like to thank all of our loyal supporters and volunteers who have helped us grow to become one of the most effective aid agencies in the world.
ShelterBox Founder and and CEO Rotarian Tom Henderson has been recognised for his services to humanitarian aid by the Queen in her 2010 New Year Honours list.
Tom has been appointed an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) by the Queen for his outstanding contribution to charity and humanitarian work since he founded ShelterBox in 2000.
Watch CNN's video on Henderson
The Rotary Club of Southgate supports ShelterBox and is collecting for its 16th ShelterBox, each one costing £490. If you would like to make an online donation please download a Gift Aid form HERE
or donate online HERE
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