--- title: "The Margins Project — check charity number 1153070 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Margins Project a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1153070. Education/training 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/the-margins-project retrieved: 2026-08-26T21:51:16.080Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Margins Project is a registered charity (number 1153070) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £415,109 (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 The Margins Project? Registered charity number 1153070 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £415,109 Website [unionchapel.org.uk/projects/margins](https://unionchapel.org.uk/projects/margins) ## What does The Margins Project do? The charitable activities of The Margins Project are to relieve need, hardship and distress of persons who are in need by reason of their social and/or economic circumstances, in particular those who are facing homelessness and poverty, through a range of services including providing a safe space where they are encouraged to explore and develop their potential and progress to recovery. ## What causes is The Margins Project registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Margins Project yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Margins Project 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=the-margins-project&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://unionchapel.org.uk/projects/margins) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Margins Project a legitimate charity? Yes. The Margins Project is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1153070) 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 The Margins Project's charity number? The Margins Project's charity number is 1153070. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1153070? Search 1153070 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 The Margins Project do? The charitable activities of The Margins Project are to relieve need, hardship and distress of persons who are in need by reason of their social and/or economic circumstances, in particular those who are facing homelessness and poverty, through a range of services including providing a safe space where they are encouraged to explore and develop their potential and progress to recovery. Does The Margins Project have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Margins Project. 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 The Margins Project? The Margins Project's website is https://unionchapel.org.uk/projects/margins — 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/1153070).