How to mail a donation to Shelter
To mail a donation to Shelter, send your cheque — payable to Shelter — to Shelter, 88 Old Street, London EC1V 9HU. Shelter is a UK charity that provides advice, support, and legal services to people struggling with bad housing or homelessness, and campaigns for a safe, secure home for everyone. Enclose your name and return address so they can mail your receipt.
Mail a donation — Shelter
Shelter 88 Old Street London EC1V 9HU
Send your cheque — made payable to Shelter — to this address, with your name and return address enclosed. Use the "Send a letter" button to mail an accompanying note, a memorial tribute, or any message to Shelter; the cheque itself you enclose and post yourself.
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Key facts
- Mail your cheque to: Shelter, 88 Old Street, London EC1V 9HU.
- Make the cheque payable to Shelter — never send cash by mail.
- UK taxpayers can add a Gift Aid declaration so the charity reclaims 25p per £1 — tick the box on the donation form.
- Shelter is a housing and homelessness charity.
- PostPal can't mail a cheque, but it prints and mails a letter to Shelter — a covering note or a memorial tribute — for you.
How to send your letter
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Write your cheque and a short note
Make the cheque payable to Shelter. If Shelter sent you a donation form or reply slip, fill it in; otherwise include a note with your name, return address, and how you'd like the gift used (general, or a specific fund or tribute).
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Address the envelope
First line: Shelter. Then, exactly as shown: 88 Old Street, London EC1V 9HU. Copy it exactly — a wrong postal code can delay your gift and your receipt.
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Add your return address for the receipt
If you're a UK taxpayer, add a Gift Aid declaration (tick the box on the donation form) so the charity can reclaim 25p for every £1 you give, at no extra cost to you.
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Mail a letter to Shelter without a post-office trip
Posting a physical cheque? Send it yourself so the payment reaches Shelter. For a covering note, a memorial dedication, or any letter to the charity, write or upload it to PostPal — we print it, add your return address, and mail it for you, no printer or stamps needed.
Common questions
What is the mailing address to donate to Shelter?
Shelter, 88 Old Street, London EC1V 9HU. Make your cheque payable to Shelter and enclose your name and return address so Shelter can send your receipt. Shelter is a UK charity that provides advice, support, and legal services to people struggling with bad housing or homelessness, and campaigns for a safe, secure home for everyone.
Who do I make the cheque payable to for Shelter?
Make it payable to Shelter. Never send cash by mail — a cheque or money order is traceable and can be receipted, while cash can go missing and leaves you no record for tax purposes.
Will I get a receipt for a donation mailed to Shelter?
If you're a UK taxpayer, add a Gift Aid declaration (tick the box on the donation form) so the charity can reclaim 25p for every £1 you give, at no extra cost to you.
Can PostPal mail my cheque to Shelter?
PostPal prints and mails letters, not payments, so post a physical cheque yourself. What PostPal is great for is the letter that goes with a gift — a covering note, a message honouring someone, or any letter to Shelter — printed and mailed for you with no printer or post-office trip.
Sources
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