--- title: "Power to Change Trust — check charity number 1159982 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Power to Change Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1159982. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 6 St Georges Circus. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/power-to-change-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:17:43.334Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Power to Change Trust is a registered charity (number 1159982) 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 prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £3,022,625 (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 Power to Change Trust? Registered charity number 1159982 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 6 St Georges Circus Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £3,022,625 Website [www.powertochange.org.uk](https://www.powertochange.org.uk/) ## What does Power to Change Trust do? Power to Change is an independent charitable trust endowed with £150m from the Big Lottery Fund to address social need by giving grants to, and supporting community businesses, throughout England. ## What causes is Power to Change Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Power to Change Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Power to Change 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=power-to-change-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.powertochange.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Power to Change Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Power to Change Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159982) 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 Power to Change Trust's charity number? Power to Change Trust's charity number is 1159982. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1159982? Search 1159982 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 Power to Change Trust do? Power to Change is an independent charitable trust endowed with £150m from the Big Lottery Fund to address social need by giving grants to, and supporting community businesses, throughout England. Does Power to Change Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Power to Change Trust. 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 Power to Change Trust? Power to Change Trust's website is https://www.powertochange.org.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/1159982).