--- title: "Poverty Pound — check charity number 1192332 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Poverty Pound a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1192332. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Harlow. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/poverty-pound retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:00:09.234Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Poverty Pound is a registered charity (number 1192332) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £310 (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 Poverty Pound? Registered charity number 1192332 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Harlow Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £310 Website [www.povertypound.co.uk](http://www.povertypound.co.uk/) ## What does Poverty Pound do? The charity will provide goods and services to those individuals who are living in poverty through basic provisions such as clothing items, sleeping bags, toiletries and food. Poverty Pound believes that every human being is important and we pride ourselves on being a charity for everyone who is in poverty or in need of extra support. We do not discriminate or refuse to support individuals. ## What causes is Poverty Pound registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Poverty Pound yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Poverty Pound 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-pound&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.povertypound.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Poverty Pound a legitimate charity? Yes. Poverty Pound is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1192332) 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 Pound's charity number? Poverty Pound's charity number is 1192332. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1192332? Search 1192332 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 Pound do? The charity will provide goods and services to those individuals who are living in poverty through basic provisions such as clothing items, sleeping bags, toiletries and food. Poverty Pound believes that every human being is important and we pride ourselves on being a charity for everyone who is in poverty or in need of extra support. We do not discriminate or refuse to support individuals. Does Poverty Pound have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Poverty Pound. 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 Pound? Poverty Pound's website is http://www.povertypound.co.uk — 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/1192332).