--- title: "The Poor School — check charity number 1084706 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Poor School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1084706. Education/training charity based in 242 Pentonville Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-poor-school retrieved: 2026-08-27T17:28:38.629Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Poor School is a registered charity (number 1084706) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. 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 Poor School? Registered charity number 1084706 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 242 Pentonville Road Website [www.thepoorschool.com](http://www.thepoorschool.com/) ## What does The Poor School do? The provision of drama training. ## What causes is The Poor School registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Poor School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Poor School 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-poor-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thepoorschool.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Poor School a legitimate charity? Yes. The Poor School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1084706) 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 Poor School's charity number? The Poor School's charity number is 1084706. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1084706? Search 1084706 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 Poor School do? The provision of drama training. Does The Poor School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Poor School. 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 Poor School? The Poor School's website is http://www.thepoorschool.com — 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/1084706).