Is The Poverty Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Poverty Trust as a registered charity (number SC007843) 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 The Poverty Trust's charity number?

The Poverty Trust's charity number is SC007843. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC007843?

Search SC007843 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 The Poverty Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Poverty 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 The Poverty Trust?

The Poverty Trust's website listed in our register data is https://thepovertytrust.com. 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 The Poverty Trust registered as a charity?

The Poverty Trust was entered on the register on 13 May 1988.

Registered charity · No. SC007843Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

The Poverty Trust

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

The Poverty Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about The Poverty Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £21,067
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £32,596
Registered charity number: SC007843
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): South Lanarkshire
Website: thepovertytrust.com

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The Poverty Trust (number SC007843) 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 The Poverty Trust do?

1. Mission To relieve poverty and hardship among members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church by providing care, accommodation, and support. Guided by Christian compassion and care, we uphold the dignity of those unfortunate persons facing financial hardship, illness, disability, or distress. 2. Vision A community where every individual has access to the basic resources, opportunities, and rights to lead a dignified life free from poverty as fitting to members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. 3. Values Care, Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Poverty Trust

Answers The Poverty Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 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: 13 May 1988
Also known as: Poverty Trust
Where it says it operates: South Lanarkshire

What causes is The Poverty Trust registered for?

the prevention or relief of poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Poverty Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Poverty 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 The Poverty Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Poverty Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Poverty Trust as a registered charity (number SC007843) 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 The Poverty Trust's charity number?: The Poverty Trust's charity number is SC007843. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC007843?: Search SC007843 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 The Poverty Trust do?: 1. Mission To relieve poverty and hardship among members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church by providing care, accommodation, and support. Guided by Christian compassion and care, we uphold the dignity of those unfortunate persons facing financial hardship, illness, disability, or distress. 2. Vision A community where every individual has access to the basic resources, opportunities, and rights to lead a dignified life free from poverty as fitting to members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. 3. Values Care, Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration
Does The Poverty Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Poverty 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 The Poverty Trust?: The Poverty Trust's website listed in our register data is https://thepovertytrust.com. 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 The Poverty Trust registered as a charity?: The Poverty Trust was entered on the register on 13 May 1988.

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.