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title: "Poverty Truth Network — check charity number 1184879 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Poverty Truth Network a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1184879. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Leeds. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/poverty-truth-network
retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:59:35.483Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Poverty Truth Network is a registered charity (number 1184879) 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 £254,175 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Truth Network?

Registered charity number

1184879

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Leeds

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£254,175

Website

[www.povertytruthnetwork.org](http://www.povertytruthnetwork.org/)

## What does Poverty Truth Network do?

The Poverty Truth Network supports local groups to establish new Poverty Truth Commissions across the UK; nurtures the work of local commissions; provides a strategic national response to factors that contribute to poverty that consistently emerge from the local commissions; and engages with a wider movement of organisations and programmes that seek to alleviate poverty in all its forms.

## What causes is Poverty Truth Network registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Poverty Truth Network yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Poverty Truth Network 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Poverty Truth Network a legitimate charity?

Yes. Poverty Truth Network is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1184879) 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 Truth Network's charity number?

Poverty Truth Network's charity number is 1184879. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1184879?

Search 1184879 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 Truth Network do?

The Poverty Truth Network supports local groups to establish new Poverty Truth Commissions across the UK; nurtures the work of local commissions; provides a strategic national response to factors that contribute to poverty that consistently emerge from the local commissions; and engages with a wider movement of organisations and programmes that seek to alleviate poverty in all its forms.

Does Poverty Truth Network have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Poverty Truth Network. 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 Truth Network?

Poverty Truth Network's website is http://www.povertytruthnetwork.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/1184879).