--- title: "Equal Exchange Ltd — check charity number SC004194 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Equal Exchange Ltd a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC004194. 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/equal-exchange-ltd retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:50:04.500Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Equal Exchange Ltd is a registered charity (number SC004194) 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 advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £1,158 (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 Equal Exchange Ltd? Registered charity number SC004194 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,158 ## What does Equal Exchange Ltd do? The charity was set up to promote and encourage education and knowledge of underdevelopment with a view to the relief of poverty, in particular through fair trade. Limited resources have hindered this in recent years, and the charity is therefore in the process of being dissolved (to which OSCR's consent has been obtained). ## What causes is Equal Exchange Ltd registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Equal Exchange Ltd yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Equal Exchange Ltd 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=equal-exchange-ltd&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Equal Exchange Ltd a legitimate charity? Yes. Equal Exchange Ltd is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC004194) 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 Equal Exchange Ltd's charity number? Equal Exchange Ltd's charity number is SC004194. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC004194? Search SC004194 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 Equal Exchange Ltd do? The charity was set up to promote and encourage education and knowledge of underdevelopment with a view to the relief of poverty, in particular through fair trade. Limited resources have hindered this in recent years, and the charity is therefore in the process of being dissolved (to which OSCR's consent has been obtained). Does Equal Exchange Ltd have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Equal Exchange Ltd. 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 Equal Exchange Ltd? Equal Exchange Ltd does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC004194).