--- title: "Church Action on Poverty Limited — check charity number 1079986 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Church Action on Poverty Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1079986. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Royce Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-action-on-poverty-limited retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:05:40.321Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Church Action on Poverty Limited is a registered charity (number 1079986) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £782,660 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Church Action on Poverty Limited? Registered charity number 1079986 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Royce Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £782,660 Website [www.church-poverty.org.uk](http://www.church-poverty.org.uk/) ## What does Church Action on Poverty Limited do? Church Action on Poverty works with people living in poverty, the churches and others to overcome poverty in the UK. We aim to have a sustainable livelihood for all; give a voice to people living in poverty and encouraging a church that is mobilised to work with others to overcome poverty,forming alliances with those of good will from all faith and none. ## What causes is Church Action on Poverty Limited registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Church Action on Poverty Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church Action on Poverty Limited is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=church-action-on-poverty-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.church-poverty.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Church Action on Poverty Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Church Action on Poverty Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1079986) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Church Action on Poverty Limited's charity number? Church Action on Poverty Limited's charity number is 1079986. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1079986? Search 1079986 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Church Action on Poverty Limited do? Church Action on Poverty works with people living in poverty, the churches and others to overcome poverty in the UK. We aim to have a sustainable livelihood for all; give a voice to people living in poverty and encouraging a church that is mobilised to work with others to overcome poverty,forming alliances with those of good will from all faith and none. Does Church Action on Poverty Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church Action on Poverty Limited. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Church Action on Poverty Limited? Church Action on Poverty Limited's website is http://www.church-poverty.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1079986).