--- title: "The Poverty and Environment Trust — check charity number 1091698 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Poverty and Environment Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1091698. Education/training charity based in 104 New London Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-poverty-and-environment-trust retrieved: 2026-08-27T18:28:07.324Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Poverty and Environment Trust is a registered charity (number 1091698) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £73,976 (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 and Environment Trust? Registered charity number 1091698 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 104 New London Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £73,976 Website [povertyandenvironmenttrust.org](https://povertyandenvironmenttrust.org/) ## What does The Poverty and Environment Trust do? We focused on the Sustainable Communities Act. This involves policies to combat the joint problems of poverty and environmental decline; and sets up a mechanism whereby those policies will be driven by local communities. We also made grants for the promotion of the Act.We funded an investigation into the social and environmental effects of energy policy. ## What causes is The Poverty and Environment Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Poverty and Environment Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Poverty and Environment 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=the-poverty-and-environment-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://povertyandenvironmenttrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Poverty and Environment Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Poverty and Environment Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1091698) 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 Poverty and Environment Trust's charity number? The Poverty and Environment Trust's charity number is 1091698. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1091698? Search 1091698 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 Poverty and Environment Trust do? We focused on the Sustainable Communities Act. This involves policies to combat the joint problems of poverty and environmental decline; and sets up a mechanism whereby those policies will be driven by local communities. We also made grants for the promotion of the Act.We funded an investigation into the social and environmental effects of energy policy. Does The Poverty and Environment Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Poverty and Environment 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 The Poverty and Environment Trust? The Poverty and Environment Trust's website is https://povertyandenvironmenttrust.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/1091698).