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title: "Postcode Places Trust — check charity number SC049115 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Postcode Places Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049115. the prevention or relief of poverty 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-places-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:13:14.713Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Postcode Places Trust is a registered charity (number SC049115) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £11,582,939 (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 Places Trust?

Registered charity number

SC049115

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£11,582,939

Website

[www.postcodeplacestrust.org.uk](http://www.postcodeplacestrust.org.uk/)

## What does Postcode Places Trust do?

Postcode Places Trust supports smaller charities and good causes in the East of England to make a difference in their community for the benefit of people and planet. Postcode Places 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 Places Trust and made available for the Trust to award to good causes.

## What causes is Postcode Places Trust registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Postcode Places Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Postcode Places 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.postcodeplacestrust.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Postcode Places Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Postcode Places Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049115) 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 Places Trust's charity number?

Postcode Places Trust's charity number is SC049115. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049115?

Search SC049115 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 Places Trust do?

Postcode Places Trust supports smaller charities and good causes in the East of England to make a difference in their community for the benefit of people and planet. Postcode Places 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 Places Trust and made available for the Trust to award to good causes.

Does Postcode Places Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Postcode Places 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 Places Trust?

Postcode Places Trust's website is http://www.postcodeplacestrust.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=SC049115).