Is People's Postcode Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists People's Postcode Trust as a registered charity (number SC040387) 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 People's Postcode Trust's charity number?

People's Postcode Trust's charity number is SC040387. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040387?

Search SC040387 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 People's Postcode Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for People's Postcode 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 People's Postcode Trust?

People's Postcode Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.postcodetrust.org.uk. 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 People's Postcode Trust registered as a charity?

People's Postcode Trust was entered on the register on 24 March 2009.

Registered charity · No. SC040387Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

People's Postcode Trust

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

People's Postcode Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

Visit charity website Check official registration

Work at People's Postcode Trust? Claim this profile free to add your own description, logo and links.

At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about People's Postcode Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £12,135,667
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £12,171,908
Registered charity number: SC040387
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.postcodetrust.org.uk

Quick answer

People's Postcode Trust (number SC040387) 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 People's Postcode Trust do?

People's Postcode Trust supports smaller charities and good causes in Scotland to make a difference to their community for the benefit of people and planet. People's Postcode Trust operates its own society lottery and receives all its funding from the players of Postcode Lottery.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for People's Postcode Trust

Answers People's Postcode 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”.

Where does People's Postcode Trust's money come from?

People's Postcode Trust reported £12m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £12m (99%), investments £78k (1%).

Trading and fundraising events£12m · 99%
Investments£78k · 1%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 24 March 2009
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is People's Postcode Trust registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for People's Postcode Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score People's Postcode 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

What should you check before donating to People's Postcode Trust?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

How to read charity accounts · Explore rated charities

Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score.

Claim this profile — free Visit charity website

Frequently asked questions

Is People's Postcode Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists People's Postcode Trust as a registered charity (number SC040387) 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 People's Postcode Trust's charity number?: People's Postcode Trust's charity number is SC040387. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040387?: Search SC040387 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 People's Postcode Trust do?: People's Postcode Trust supports smaller charities and good causes in Scotland to make a difference to their community for the benefit of people and planet. People's Postcode Trust operates its own society lottery and receives all its funding from the players of Postcode Lottery.
Does People's Postcode Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for People's Postcode 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 People's Postcode Trust?: People's Postcode Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.postcodetrust.org.uk. 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.
Where does People's Postcode Trust's money come from?: People's Postcode Trust reported £12m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £12m (99%), investments £78k (1%).
When was People's Postcode Trust registered as a charity?: People's Postcode Trust was entered on the register on 24 March 2009.

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.