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title: "Postcode Planet Trust — check charity number SC044847 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Postcode Planet Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044847. 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-planet-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:16:14.793Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Postcode Planet Trust is a registered charity (number SC044847) 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 £49,278,573 (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 Planet Trust?

Registered charity number

SC044847

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£49,278,573

Website

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

## What does Postcode Planet Trust do?

Postcode Planet Trust has a mission to support the environment and the enjoyment of nature. The Trust has a particular focus on wildlife and supports charities and good causes with those purposes through grant funding. Postcode Planet 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 Planet Trust and made available for the Trust to award to good causes.

## What causes is Postcode Planet Trust registered for?

the advancement of environmental protection or improvement

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Postcode Planet 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Postcode Planet Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Postcode Planet Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044847) 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 Planet Trust's charity number?

Postcode Planet Trust's charity number is SC044847. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044847?

Search SC044847 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 Planet Trust do?

Postcode Planet Trust has a mission to support the environment and the enjoyment of nature. The Trust has a particular focus on wildlife and supports charities and good causes with those purposes through grant funding. Postcode Planet 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 Planet Trust and made available for the Trust to award to good causes.

Does Postcode Planet Trust have reviews and complaints?

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

Postcode Planet Trust's website is http://www.postcodeplanettrust.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=SC044847).