--- title: "Lawyers Against Poverty — check charity number 1189586 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lawyers Against Poverty a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189586. General Charitable Purposes charity. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lawyers-against-poverty retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:36:02.040Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lawyers Against Poverty is a registered charity (number 1189586) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £155,785 (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 Lawyers Against Poverty? Registered charity number 1189586 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £155,785 Website [lawyersagainstpoverty.org](https://lawyersagainstpoverty.org/) ## What does Lawyers Against Poverty do? To inspire lawyers to play a part in global justice and provide a means by which they can fulfil their duties as lawyers in society. To raise awareness of the impact on the relief of poverty that can be achieved through improved access to justice. ## What causes is Lawyers Against Poverty registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lawyers Against Poverty yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lawyers Against 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=lawyers-against-poverty&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://lawyersagainstpoverty.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lawyers Against Poverty a legitimate charity? Yes. Lawyers Against Poverty is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189586) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Lawyers Against Poverty's charity number? Lawyers Against Poverty's charity number is 1189586. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1189586? Search 1189586 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Lawyers Against Poverty do? To inspire lawyers to play a part in global justice and provide a means by which they can fulfil their duties as lawyers in society. To raise awareness of the impact on the relief of poverty that can be achieved through improved access to justice. Does Lawyers Against Poverty have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lawyers Against Poverty. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Lawyers Against Poverty? Lawyers Against Poverty's website is https://lawyersagainstpoverty.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1189586).