--- title: "Urban Potential — check charity number SC041838 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Urban Potential a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041838. 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/urban-potential retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:22:49.555Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Urban Potential is a registered charity (number SC041838) 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; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. 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 Urban Potential? Registered charity number SC041838 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Glasgow City ## What does Urban Potential do? The purposes of the Trust is the provision of public benefit in Scotland and elsewhere through: -(1) the prevention or relief of poverty,(2) the advancement of education,(3) the advancement of health,(4) the saving of lives,(5) the advancement of citizenship or community development,(6) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science,(7) the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, and(8) the relief of those in… ## What causes is Urban Potential registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Urban Potential yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Urban Potential 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=urban-potential&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Urban Potential a legitimate charity? Yes. Urban Potential is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041838) 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 Urban Potential's charity number? Urban Potential's charity number is SC041838. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041838? Search SC041838 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 Urban Potential do? The purposes of the Trust is the provision of public benefit in Scotland and elsewhere through: -(1) the prevention or relief of poverty,(2) the advancement of education,(3) the advancement of health,(4) the saving of lives,(5) the advancement of citizenship or community development,(6) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science,(7) the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, and(8) the relief of those in… Does Urban Potential have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Urban Potential. 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 Urban Potential? Urban Potential does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC041838).