--- title: "Oxford Poverty Action — check charity number 1070645 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Oxford Poverty Action a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1070645. Education/training charity based in 25 Woodstock Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oxford-poverty-action retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:43:12.373Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Oxford Poverty Action is a registered charity (number 1070645) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £78,665 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Oxford Poverty Action? Registered charity number 1070645 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 25 Woodstock Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £78,665 Website [www.oxpat.org](http://www.oxpat.org/) ## What does Oxford Poverty Action do? OxPat collects money through donations, fundraising events and boxes in Oxford businesses and colleges to alleviate the needs of the homeless and vulnerably housed. Run by volunteers, all income is distributed between Oxford homeless agencies chosen annually. Individual applications are considered. Administration costs are met by specific contributions from Oxford businesses. ## What causes is Oxford Poverty Action registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oxford Poverty Action yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oxford Poverty Action 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=oxford-poverty-action&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.oxpat.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Oxford Poverty Action a legitimate charity? Yes. Oxford Poverty Action is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1070645) 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 Oxford Poverty Action's charity number? Oxford Poverty Action's charity number is 1070645. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1070645? Search 1070645 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 Oxford Poverty Action do? OxPat collects money through donations, fundraising events and boxes in Oxford businesses and colleges to alleviate the needs of the homeless and vulnerably housed. Run by volunteers, all income is distributed between Oxford homeless agencies chosen annually. Individual applications are considered. Administration costs are met by specific contributions from Oxford businesses. Does Oxford Poverty Action have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oxford Poverty Action. 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 Oxford Poverty Action? Oxford Poverty Action's website is http://www.oxpat.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/1070645).