--- title: "Poverty Child — check charity number 1159087 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Poverty Child a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1159087. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/poverty-child retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:02:27.530Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Poverty Child is a registered charity (number 1159087) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £10,221 (year ending 2024-09-30). 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 Poverty Child? Registered charity number 1159087 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-09-30) £10,221 Website [www.povertychild.org](https://www.povertychild.org/) ## What does Poverty Child do? The objectivites of the charity are to act as a resource for young people living in poverty up to the age of 18 living anywhere in the world by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activies ## What causes is Poverty Child registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Poverty Child yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Poverty Child 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=poverty-child&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.povertychild.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Poverty Child a legitimate charity? Yes. Poverty Child is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159087) 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 Poverty Child's charity number? Poverty Child's charity number is 1159087. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1159087? Search 1159087 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 Poverty Child do? The objectivites of the charity are to act as a resource for young people living in poverty up to the age of 18 living anywhere in the world by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activies Does Poverty Child have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Poverty Child. 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 Poverty Child? Poverty Child's website is https://www.povertychild.org — 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/1159087).