--- title: "Freedom From Poverty — check charity number SC045506 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Freedom From Poverty a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045506. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/freedom-from-poverty-2 retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:46:18.863Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Freedom From Poverty is a registered charity (number SC045506) 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. 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 Freedom From Poverty? Registered charity number SC045506 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location South Lanarkshire Website [www.freedom-from-poverty.org](http://www.freedom-from-poverty.org/) ## What does Freedom From Poverty do? The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 4.1 the prevention or relief of poverty 4.2 the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. and 4.3 the promotion of the effectiveness or efficiency of charities 4.4 to provide, at the discretion of the directors, social welfare and financial support to those citizens of Glasgow area ( the extent of such area to be determined by the directors and shall not necessarily by limited to the geographical local authority area of Glasgow Cit… ## What causes is Freedom From Poverty 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 Freedom From Poverty yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Freedom From Poverty 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=freedom-from-poverty-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.freedom-from-poverty.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Freedom From Poverty a legitimate charity? Yes. Freedom From Poverty is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045506) 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 Freedom From Poverty's charity number? Freedom From Poverty's charity number is SC045506. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045506? Search SC045506 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 Freedom From Poverty do? The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 4.1 the prevention or relief of poverty 4.2 the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. and 4.3 the promotion of the effectiveness or efficiency of charities 4.4 to provide, at the discretion of the directors, social welfare and financial support to those citizens of Glasgow area ( the extent of such area to be determined by the directors and shall not necessarily by limited to the geographical local authority area of Glasgow Cit… Does Freedom From Poverty have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Freedom From Poverty. 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 Freedom From Poverty? Freedom From Poverty's website is http://www.freedom-from-poverty.org — 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=SC045506).