The Pret Foundation
The Pret Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Outwith Scotland.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about The Pret Foundation?
- Registered charity number
- SC050501
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
- Location
- Outwith Scotland
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £1,479,926
What does The Pret Foundation do?
The objects (or purposes) of the charity are the alleviation of poverty, hunger and homelessness in Pret shop markets around the world, through activities including surplus food redistribution, targeted grant giving, provision of shelter and employment programmes
What causes is The Pret Foundation registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Pret Foundation yet?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Pret Foundation a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Pret Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050501) 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 Pret Foundation's charity number?
- The Pret Foundation's charity number is SC050501. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC050501?
- Search SC050501 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 Pret Foundation do?
- The objects (or purposes) of the charity are the alleviation of poverty, hunger and homelessness in Pret shop markets around the world, through activities including surplus food redistribution, targeted grant giving, provision of shelter and employment programmes
- Does The Pret Foundation have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Pret Foundation. 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 Pret Foundation?
- The Pret Foundation's website is https://www.pret.co.uk/en-gb/pret-foundation — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.