Is ATD Fourth World Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists ATD Fourth World Trust as a registered charity (number SC054144) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is ATD Fourth World Trust's charity number?

ATD Fourth World Trust's charity number is SC054144. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC054144?

Search SC054144 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does ATD Fourth World Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for ATD Fourth World Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to ATD Fourth World Trust?

ATD Fourth World Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.atd-uk.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was ATD Fourth World Trust registered as a charity?

ATD Fourth World Trust was entered on the register on 15 April 2025.

Registered charity · No. SC054144Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

ATD Fourth World Trust

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

ATD Fourth World Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about ATD Fourth World Trust?

Registered charity number: SC054144
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.atd-uk.org

Quick answer

ATD Fourth World Trust (number SC054144) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does ATD Fourth World Trust do?

(A) THE RELIEF OF FAMILIES IN NEED OF RECUPERATION AND REHABILITATION BY REASON OF THEIR POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES BY MEANS OF RESIDENTIAL HOMES OR CENTRES AND THE STRENGTHENING OF THE TIES OF FAMILY LIFE. (B) TO CARRY OUT SUCH OTHER LEGALLY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE RELIEF OF SUFFERING CAUSED BY MENTAL OR PHYSICAL ILL HEALTH. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH THE PROVISION OF PROPERTIES AND PERSONNEL TO OTHER CHARITIES WHOSE AIMS AND ACTIVITIES SUPPORT FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY, AIMING TO INCREASE THEIR AGENCY IN THEIR OWN LIVES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for ATD Fourth World Trust

Answers ATD Fourth World Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 April 2025
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is ATD Fourth World Trust registered for?

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for ATD Fourth World Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score ATD Fourth World Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is ATD Fourth World Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists ATD Fourth World Trust as a registered charity (number SC054144) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is ATD Fourth World Trust's charity number?: ATD Fourth World Trust's charity number is SC054144. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC054144?: Search SC054144 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does ATD Fourth World Trust do?: (A) THE RELIEF OF FAMILIES IN NEED OF RECUPERATION AND REHABILITATION BY REASON OF THEIR POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES BY MEANS OF RESIDENTIAL HOMES OR CENTRES AND THE STRENGTHENING OF THE TIES OF FAMILY LIFE. (B) TO CARRY OUT SUCH OTHER LEGALLY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE RELIEF OF SUFFERING CAUSED BY MENTAL OR PHYSICAL ILL HEALTH. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH THE PROVISION OF PROPERTIES AND PERSONNEL TO OTHER CHARITIES WHOSE AIMS AND ACTIVITIES SUPPORT FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY, AIMING TO INCREASE THEIR AGENCY IN THEIR OWN LIVES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Does ATD Fourth World Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for ATD Fourth World Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to ATD Fourth World Trust?: ATD Fourth World Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.atd-uk.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was ATD Fourth World Trust registered as a charity?: ATD Fourth World Trust was entered on the register on 15 April 2025.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.