Is Postcode Culture Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Postcode Culture Trust as a registered charity (number SC043234) 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 Postcode Culture Trust's charity number?

Postcode Culture Trust's charity number is SC043234. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043234?

Search SC043234 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 Postcode Culture Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Postcode Culture 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 Postcode Culture Trust?

Postcode Culture Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.postcodeculturetrust.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 Postcode Culture Trust registered as a charity?

Postcode Culture Trust was entered on the register on 21 June 2012.

Registered charity · No. SC043234Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Postcode Culture Trust

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

Postcode Culture Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Postcode Culture Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £30,267,359
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £30,547,920
Registered charity number: SC043234
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.postcodeculturetrust.org.uk

Quick answer

Postcode Culture Trust (number SC043234) 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 Postcode Culture Trust do?

Postcode Culture Trust's mission is to inspire learning, understanding and appreciation of science, music, arts and culture. The Trust supports charities and good causes with those purposes through grant funding for charitable activities across Great Britain. Postcode Culture Trust operates its own society lottery and receives all of its funding from players of Postcode Lottery.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Postcode Culture Trust

Answers Postcode Culture 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 Postcode Culture Trust's money come from?

Postcode Culture Trust reported £30m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £30m (100%), investments £123k (0%).

Trading and fundraising events£30m · 100%
Investments£123k · 0%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 June 2012
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Postcode Culture Trust registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Postcode Culture Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Postcode Culture 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 Postcode Culture Trust?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Postcode Culture Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Postcode Culture Trust as a registered charity (number SC043234) 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 Postcode Culture Trust's charity number?: Postcode Culture Trust's charity number is SC043234. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043234?: Search SC043234 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 Postcode Culture Trust do?: Postcode Culture Trust's mission is to inspire learning, understanding and appreciation of science, music, arts and culture. The Trust supports charities and good causes with those purposes through grant funding for charitable activities across Great Britain. Postcode Culture Trust operates its own society lottery and receives all of its funding from players of Postcode Lottery.
Does Postcode Culture Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Postcode Culture 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 Postcode Culture Trust?: Postcode Culture Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.postcodeculturetrust.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 Postcode Culture Trust's money come from?: Postcode Culture Trust reported £30m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £30m (100%), investments £123k (0%).
When was Postcode Culture Trust registered as a charity?: Postcode Culture Trust was entered on the register on 21 June 2012.

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.