--- title: "The Poverty Alliance — check charity number SC019926 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Poverty Alliance a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC019926. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-poverty-alliance retrieved: 2026-08-27T18:25:16.141Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Poverty Alliance is a registered charity (number SC019926) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £1,631,671 (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 Poverty Alliance? Registered charity number SC019926 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,631,671 Website [www.povertyalliance.org](http://www.povertyalliance.org/) ## What does The Poverty Alliance do? Poverty restricts people’s choices and their ability to take part in society. Every worker should be paid the Real Living Wage and benefits must cover people’s needs. People living on low incomes are more likely to rely on public services. These services have a huge role in reducing the cost of living. People with lived experience of poverty must have their voices heard in policy-making processes. It’s the right thing to do and will create better solutions to poverty. To end poverty we need public support for redesigning our economy. And in the short-term we need to end the discrimination… ## What causes is The Poverty Alliance registered for? the prevention or relief of poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Poverty Alliance yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Poverty Alliance 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-poverty-alliance&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.povertyalliance.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Poverty Alliance a legitimate charity? Yes. The Poverty Alliance is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC019926) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Poverty Alliance's charity number? The Poverty Alliance's charity number is SC019926. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC019926? Search SC019926 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Poverty Alliance do? Poverty restricts people’s choices and their ability to take part in society. Every worker should be paid the Real Living Wage and benefits must cover people’s needs. People living on low incomes are more likely to rely on public services. These services have a huge role in reducing the cost of living. People with lived experience of poverty must have their voices heard in policy-making processes. It’s the right thing to do and will create better solutions to poverty. To end poverty we need public support for redesigning our economy. And in the short-term we need to end the discrimination… Does The Poverty Alliance have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Poverty Alliance. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Poverty Alliance? The Poverty Alliance's website is http://www.povertyalliance.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC019926).