--- title: "Edinburgh Poverty Fund — check charity number SC049138 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Edinburgh Poverty Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049138. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/edinburgh-poverty-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:59:23.856Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Edinburgh Poverty Fund is a registered charity (number SC049138) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £282,609 (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 Edinburgh Poverty Fund? Registered charity number SC049138 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £282,609 Website [www.eltf.org.uk](http://www.eltf.org.uk/) ## What does Edinburgh Poverty Fund do? The Edinburgh & Lothian Trust Fund SCIO disburses grants to individuals and families in need. The aim of the Fund is the prevention or relief of poverty and/or to assist those in need experiencing illness or disability. The Trust’s funds are restricted to beneficiaries who reside in the City of Edinburgh or the Lothians. A proportion of the funds are allocated for the purposes of social welfare of children and young people in Edinburgh ## What causes is Edinburgh Poverty Fund registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Poverty Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh Poverty Fund 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=edinburgh-poverty-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.eltf.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Edinburgh Poverty Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Edinburgh Poverty Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049138) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Edinburgh Poverty Fund's charity number? Edinburgh Poverty Fund's charity number is SC049138. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049138? Search SC049138 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 Edinburgh Poverty Fund do? The Edinburgh & Lothian Trust Fund SCIO disburses grants to individuals and families in need. The aim of the Fund is the prevention or relief of poverty and/or to assist those in need experiencing illness or disability. The Trust’s funds are restricted to beneficiaries who reside in the City of Edinburgh or the Lothians. A proportion of the funds are allocated for the purposes of social welfare of children and young people in Edinburgh Does Edinburgh Poverty Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Poverty Fund. 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 Edinburgh Poverty Fund? Edinburgh Poverty Fund's website is http://www.eltf.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC049138).