--- title: "Postcode Society Trust — check charity number SC044911 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Postcode Society Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044911. 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-society-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:13:27.913Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Postcode Society Trust is a registered charity (number SC044911) 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 health; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £14,463,855 (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 Society Trust? Registered charity number SC044911 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £14,463,855 Website [www.postcodesocietytrust.org.uk](http://www.postcodesocietytrust.org.uk/) ## What does Postcode Society Trust do? Postcode Society Trust supports smaller charities and good causes in the South of England to make a difference to their community for the benefit of people and planet. Postcode Society 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 Society Trust and made available for the Trust to award to good causes. ## What causes is Postcode Society Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Postcode Society Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Postcode Society 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-society-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.postcodesocietytrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Postcode Society Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Postcode Society Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044911) 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 Society Trust's charity number? Postcode Society Trust's charity number is SC044911. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044911? Search SC044911 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 Society Trust do? Postcode Society Trust supports smaller charities and good causes in the South of England to make a difference to their community for the benefit of people and planet. Postcode Society 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 Society Trust and made available for the Trust to award to good causes. Does Postcode Society Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Postcode Society 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 Society Trust? Postcode Society Trust's website is http://www.postcodesocietytrust.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=SC044911).