--- title: "Postcode Green Trust — check charity number SC042544 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Postcode Green Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042544. the advancement of environmental protection or improvement charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/postcode-green-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:13:17.031Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Postcode Green Trust is a registered charity (number SC042544) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £26,056,157 (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 Postcode Green Trust? Registered charity number SC042544 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £26,056,157 Website [www.postcodegreentrust.org.uk](http://www.postcodegreentrust.org.uk/) ## What does Postcode Green Trust do? Postcode Green Trust has a mission to promote conservation and protection of wildlife and habitats by encouraging enjoyment and promoting access to the outdoors. The Trust has a particular focus on flora and supports charities and good causes with those purposes through grant funding. Postcode Green Trust operates its own society lottery and receives all of its funding from the players of People's Postcode Lottery. As more players join People's Postcode Lottery, more funds are distributed to Postcode Green Trust and made available for the Trust to award to good causes. ## What causes is Postcode Green Trust registered for? the advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Postcode Green Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Postcode Green Trust 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=postcode-green-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.postcodegreentrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Postcode Green Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Postcode Green Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042544) 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 Postcode Green Trust's charity number? Postcode Green Trust's charity number is SC042544. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042544? Search SC042544 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 Postcode Green Trust do? Postcode Green Trust has a mission to promote conservation and protection of wildlife and habitats by encouraging enjoyment and promoting access to the outdoors. The Trust has a particular focus on flora and supports charities and good causes with those purposes through grant funding. Postcode Green Trust operates its own society lottery and receives all of its funding from the players of People's Postcode Lottery. As more players join People's Postcode Lottery, more funds are distributed to Postcode Green Trust and made available for the Trust to award to good causes. Does Postcode Green Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Postcode Green Trust. 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 Postcode Green Trust? Postcode Green Trust's website is http://www.postcodegreentrust.org.uk — 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=SC042544).