People In Need
People In Need is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Glasgow City.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about People In Need?
- Registered charity number
- SC029877
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Location
- Glasgow City
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £6,400
What does People In Need do?
The charity gives donations to people in financial hardship, and provides money for the purchase of things that benefit people in financial need.
What causes is People In Need registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for People In Need yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. People In Need 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is People In Need a legitimate charity?
- Yes. People In Need is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC029877) 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 People In Need's charity number?
- People In Need's charity number is SC029877. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC029877?
- Search SC029877 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 People In Need do?
- The charity gives donations to people in financial hardship, and provides money for the purchase of things that benefit people in financial need.
- Does People In Need have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for People In Need. 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 People In Need?
- People In Need's website is http://www.romaniacharity.50megs.com — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.