--- title: "People in Need South West — check charity number 1165964 | CharityCompare" description: "Is People in Need South West a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165964. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Hanley Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/people-in-need-south-west retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:55:24.243Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer People in Need South West is a registered charity (number 1165964) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 People in Need South West? Registered charity number 1165964 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Hanley Street Website [www.peopleinneedtaunton.gmail.com](http://www.peopleinneedtaunton.gmail.com/) ## What does People in Need South West do? the aim of the charity is to relieve poverty through the povision of household furniture and goods to those resident in the area of benefit who have need of such items ## What causes is People in Need South West registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for People in Need South West yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. People in Need South West 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=people-in-need-south-west&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.peopleinneedtaunton.gmail.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is People in Need South West a legitimate charity? Yes. People in Need South West is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165964) 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 People in Need South West's charity number? People in Need South West's charity number is 1165964. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165964? Search 1165964 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 People in Need South West do? the aim of the charity is to relieve poverty through the povision of household furniture and goods to those resident in the area of benefit who have need of such items Does People in Need South West have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for People in Need South West. 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 People in Need South West? People in Need South West's website is http://www.peopleinneedtaunton.gmail.com — 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/1165964).