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Postcode Innovation Trust
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Postcode Innovation Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.
Postcode Innovation Trust (number SC046499) 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 Innovation Trust do?
Postcode Innovation Trust has a mission to support charities and social enterprises to deliver impactful, innovative and engaging initiatives across Great Britain. The Trust operates three programmes: Social Investment Programme. Social Enterprise Support Programme. and Postcode Dream Fund. Postcode Innovation Trust operates its own society lottery and receives all of 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 Postcode Innovation Trust
Answers Postcode Innovation 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 Innovation Trust's money come from?
Postcode Innovation Trust reported £31m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £30m (97%), investments £911k (3%).
Trading and fundraising events£30m · 97%
Investments£911k · 3%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh
What causes is Postcode Innovation Trust registered for?
the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health
Why is there no Clarity Score for Postcode Innovation Trust yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Postcode Innovation Trust.
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Is Postcode Innovation Trust a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Postcode Innovation Trust as a registered charity (number SC046499) 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 Innovation Trust's charity number?
Postcode Innovation Trust's charity number is SC046499. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046499?
Search SC046499 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 Innovation Trust do?
Postcode Innovation Trust has a mission to support charities and social enterprises to deliver impactful, innovative and engaging initiatives across Great Britain. The Trust operates three programmes: Social Investment Programme. Social Enterprise Support Programme. and Postcode Dream Fund. Postcode Innovation Trust operates its own society lottery and receives all of its funding from the players of Postcode Lottery.
Does Postcode Innovation Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Postcode Innovation 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 Innovation Trust?
Postcode Innovation Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.postcodeinnovationtrust.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 Innovation Trust's money come from?
Postcode Innovation Trust reported £31m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £30m (97%), investments £911k (3%).
When was Postcode Innovation Trust registered as a charity?
Postcode Innovation Trust was entered on the register on 21 April 2016.