--- title: "Poverty Should Not Exist — check charity number 1203420 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Poverty Should Not Exist a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1203420. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty 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-should-not-exist retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:02:20.633Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Poverty Should Not Exist is a registered charity (number 1203420) 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 £15,000 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Should Not Exist? Registered charity number 1203420 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £15,000 ## What does Poverty Should Not Exist do? The CIO works to prevent and relieve poverty and related disadvantage through a range of activities that provide support, improve access to essential resources, and address barriers to improved conditions of life. ## What causes is Poverty Should Not Exist registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Poverty Should Not Exist yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Poverty Should Not Exist 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-should-not-exist&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Poverty Should Not Exist a legitimate charity? Yes. Poverty Should Not Exist is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1203420) 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 Should Not Exist's charity number? Poverty Should Not Exist's charity number is 1203420. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1203420? Search 1203420 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 Should Not Exist do? The CIO works to prevent and relieve poverty and related disadvantage through a range of activities that provide support, improve access to essential resources, and address barriers to improved conditions of life. Does Poverty Should Not Exist have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Poverty Should Not Exist. 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 Should Not Exist? Poverty Should Not Exist does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1203420).